Category: Politics
Purple Book Event
October 22nd, 2011Last night, Rachel joined fellow Labour MPs Caroline Flint and Toby Perkins at a discussion event in Leeds Civic Hall organised by Progress. A packed hall discussed the issues raised in The Purple Book and ideas about how the Labour Party should approac… more »
Oldham East & Saddleworth fundraising dinner
October 9th, 2011I was really pleased to be invited by Debbie Abrahams MP to speak at a fundraising dinner last night.
I had a lovely evening, meeting local members and supporters and enjoying some excellent food. Debbie is a fantastic local MP doing some great work… more »
Rachel Promoted to Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury
October 7th, 2011Rachel has today been appointed Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury by Labour Leader Ed Miliband. She previously served as Shadow Pensions Minister from October 2010, where she made a big impact with the campaign against the acceleration of the state… more »
Labour Conference 2011
September 30th, 2011Labour’s Annual Conference was held in Liverpool this year, and Rachel had a packed schedule of events throughout. It was the first Party Conference ever opened up to the public, as guests attended to ask questions direct to Ed Miliband.
The Labour… more »