The Christmas Lights were turned on yesterday evening in Caldicot Town Centre. There were speeches by local Labour Party political representatives, Catherine Fookes MP and John Griffiths MS There was a live performance by Severn Tunnel Band. Severnside Labour stall Catherine Fookes MP, John Griffiths MS and Cllr Angela Sandles…
Today, I joined the Severnside branch of the Labour Party in Magor to support general election candidate Catherine Fookes. Despite a small team and rainy, chilly weather, Cllrs Francis John Crook, Angela Sandles, Tony Easson, chair Henry Higgins, and I were warmly welcomed by the local community during our #LabourDoorstep campaign.
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After working with Chepstow Labour, I joined Severnside Labour in Portskewett to campaign for Catherine Fookes’ election as MP, covering Monmouthshire. With fellow councillors, we engaged with locals, discovering significant Labour support despite a Conservative councillor. I capped the day with a pint at The Portskewett Inn, supporting local business.
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This morning, the Chepstow Labour team engaged in a door-to-door campaign with Convener Marg and a South African supporter. The session was successful, indicating strong local support for the Labour Party. Candidate Catherine Fookes is expected to receive significant votes from South Monmouthshire in the upcoming election.
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The author, a Cardiff University alumnus, attended a political book launch at the Glamorgan Building, aiming to network and learn. They conversed with Huw Edwards, a former Labour MP, sharing insights on politics and the upcoming general election. Despite concerns about another Huw Edwards, the event was enjoyable and worthwhile.
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Today, a small group including Cllr Tony Easson and worker Ryan promoted Labour candidate Catherine Fookes in Magor. The town, near the M4, had a welcoming atmosphere. After the session, Ryan kindly drove me to Cardiff University for another political event, enhancing the day’s productive and pleasant experience.
View More Labour Doorstep, Magor, Monmouthshire
I hadn’t been out doing #labourdoorstep for the Labour Party, in the bid to get Catherine Fookes elected as MP for Monmouthshire, for some time. The election is starting to loom so it’s all about working as hard as possible now and driving forward until the finish line. Today we…
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Today, my partner Nicola, Edwards, and I dropped leaflets for the Labour Party in Dewstow Ward and Oakley Way Street to assist ward councillor Tony Easson. The task was physically demanding due to the many flats and stairs, highlighting the hard work of postal workers and the challenges of leaflet delivery compared to doorstep campaigning.
View More Labour Party Leaflet Drop, Dewstow Ward, Caldicot
On St. David’s Day, Labour Party candidate Catherine Fookes campaigned in Chepstow, supported by Newport East MP Jessica Morden. They engaged with residents in the Bulwark/Thornwell area, receiving a positive response from the public. The event indicated a hopeful outlook for the Labour Party in Monmouthshire.
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I was up in Monmouth again, this time on local election day for a by-election in Town Ward, Monmouth. The Labour candidate is a young lad, George Rist, who is also a former Monmouth School pupil (like me). Catherine Fookes, Labour Party candidate for Monmouthshire, was out campaigning with us…
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I had already had a morning #labourdoorstep session in Chepstow and headed up to Monmouth on the long, yet beautiful, bus journey up the Wye Valley. I took some photos en route before I set out to work again. Tintern Abbey Haberdashers Monmouth School (my old secondary school) Wez G…
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Today Severnside Labour were out en force, covering #labourdoorstep in Castle Ward, Caldicot. We were up on the new estates, areas which I am not familiar with as these were farmers’ fields we used to play in when I was growing up and the new houses didn’t even exist. The…
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The author reflects on their intense second experience working for the Labour Party during an election. They supported first-time candidate Amy Thompson-Lancaster in Chepstow, motivating her against Conservative odds. After a passionate day canvassing, they celebrated her victory but acknowledged the tougher challenge ahead in electing Catherine Fookes against incumbent David Davies.
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Labour Party candidate, Catherine Fookes, with Jessica Morden MP, Cllr Tony Easson and Mayor of Caldicot, Maxine. Tonight there was a gathering of local political dignitaries and Labour party members here in Caldicot for the Turning on of the Christmas Lights. It was a fun event and the people got…
View More Christmas Lights Turn On in Caldicot 2023The Labour Doorstep campaigning took place in Dewstow Ward, Caldicot, with positive reactions from residents. The convenience of campaigning in one’s own estate was notable, and Catherine Fookes was warmly welcomed by local voters. There’s significant support for the Labour Party in this area, highlighting its potential strength in Caldicot.
View More Labour Doorstep in Dewstow Ward, Caldicot