In January, Leeds’ Tory/Lib-Dem Council dumped its plans to build a Waste Transfer Facility on Kirkstall Road. That decision, officially based on cost considerations, followed a hugely successful campaign amongst the local community against… more »

Rachel's new book is due for release next Friday, and you can support the Party by ordering your copy direct!With a foreword by Gordon Brown, it is part of the "Why Vote" series of books published by Biteback, and will be available from bookstores on… more »

Rachel Reeves has joined hundreds of candidates across the country in signing up to Cancer Research UK's Cancer Commitment, aiming to make UK cancer outcomes among the best in Europe in the next ten years.The Commitment promises to focus on detecting… more »

Rachel has been featured this week in the Progress Online response to Prime Minister's Questions. After the Prime Minister faced a series of questions about gossip and intrigue, Rachel said: "Brown was determined to talk policy and wasn't sent off-co… more »

The old clinic on Theaker Lane has been left in an unacceptable state. Rachel recently visited it alongside the environmental health team, to find it strewn with litter. With the building unsecured and reports that used needles are also in the area, it i… more »

Rachel has been featured this week in the Progress Online response to Prime Minister's Questions. After the Prime Minister faced a series of questions about gossip and intrigue, Rachel said: "Brown was determined to talk policy and wasn't sent off-co… more »

Today marks the start of Fairtrade Fortnight - 2 weeks of events to encourage fairtrade in Leeds!Rachel will be attending events in New Wortley, Old Farnley and at Christ Church in Armley.To find out more about the events that are going on in Lee… more »

  On Thursday night Labour's Gerry Harper won the by election in Hyde Park and Woodhouse, caused by the sad death of the Liberal Democrat Councillor Kabeer Hussain.Here are the results:<pre>Lab      1,054 (48%, +15)LibDem     671 (30%, -14)Con   … more »

On Thursday night Rachel debated policy in front of a large audience at the City Inn hotel in Leeds. The event was promoted by Total Politics magazine, and the other politicians on the panel were Greg Mulholland MP, David Davis MP and Godfrey Bloom MEP.R… more »

The West Leeds Rugby Club have just achieved the prestigious Clubmark Gold Accreditation, which is testament to the hard work and effort of local volunteers and players. Well done to everyone involved.The Rugby Club, on Tong Road in New Wortley teach… more »

The election campaign is well and truly underway in Leeds – and we are definitely up for the battle! The future of our schools, hospitals, police and Sure Start centres are in the balance. Rachel was out campaigning with Labour Party General Secretary Ra… more »

The organisers of the 'I Love West Leeds Festival' are kicking off the festival early this year, with a new radio station - West Fresh Radio.They are looking for young budding journalists to come to free podcasting workshops and take part in a brand… more »