Today was the economy and prosperity debate. I arrived early in the conference hall to try and secure a chance to speak in the debate. After hearing from apprenticeship providers and entrepreneurs who are leading the way in the economic recovery and re… more »

The sun is shining down on Brighton. And don’t i know it...?! Interviewed by Adam Boulton this morning on Sky with the sun bearing down on me so much I could barely see! But, made the point that Labour’s record on the ground is a good one – two new sc… more »

Thirteen days in to the refuse workers strike and Leeds is awash with rubbish. Refuse workers earn just £18,000 a year and the council wants to cut their wages by a third. That's not fair and it's not acceptable. Refuse workers do an important job,… more »

George Osborne said today that the Tories would take a cost-cutting leaf out of Tory-led councils' book if they were to get in to Government. Channel 4 News tonight (10th Sept) gave us an idea of what that might mean. They featured what’s going on in H… more »

Why does it always rain when we plan to go out door-knocking? I wonder whether it’s the same for the Tories and Lib Dems?! Getting out on the doorstep is one of the key past-times for prospective parliamentary candidates, but encouraging activis… more »

Alongside local councillors, I visited Bramley Lawns Day Care Centre today. Like other day care centres across the city, Bramley Lawns offers a vital service to local people who rely on the centre for company and stimulation. What day centres like Bra… more »