GORDON BROWN TELLS LEECH TO START PACKING HIS BAGS



Lacklustre Lib Dem and absentee Manchester city councillor John ' two jobs' Leech MP gets a right mauling in the South Manchester Reporter this week from Chancellor Gordon Brown. See the link below . www.southmanchesterreporter.co.uk/news/s/226/226992_im_coming_to_get_you.html
Leech responds with a Lib Dem "wimper of a whinge" about not being told about the visit.

Cllr Mike Amesbury stated: "Between now and the next general election Labour activists and supporters will ensure that Lucy Powell kicks Leech into touch. We have seen off the Lib Dems in Fallowfield and we will see them off in Manchester Withington.

Labour launches campaign – your NHS: better with Labour

New campaign and website shows how Labour’s investment is changing communities and encouraging healthier life choices.
Labour Ministers be campaigning around the country to launch the Labour Party’s new campaign that the NHS is better with Labour.
Throughout the week we will be demonstrating that the NHS is saving more lives, treating more patients and is quicker than ever before.
Ministers are highlighting the huge strides being made to reach Labour’s 18 week manifesto commitment on waiting times. Health Ministers will be visiting hospitals that are on course to meet the target by the end of this year – a full 12 months ahead of schedule.
Labour’s Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt MP, commenting on the launch of the campaign from Walsall Hospital, said:
“Health is a Labour issue. It always has been, and it always will be. This will be a front foot campaign, with Labour on the streets setting out our message.
“The NHS was made by Labour and since 1997 it has been saved by Labour. The NHS is crafted in Labour values – it is health treatment for all, free at the point of need.
“We have also produced a great website where people can see for themselves how Labour’s investment in the NHS has made a difference in their communities. Give it a try – visit http://www.betterwithlabour.co.uk/
“David Cameron gives a good impression but his actions speak louder than warm words on the NHS. He has voted against Labour’s extra investment in the NHS, voted against the dramatic falls in waiting times, voted against the extra nurses and doctors and simply cannot be trusted with our Health service.”

Show your support for St George’s Day & have fun at this year’s parade

Parade Sunday 22nd of April, St George's Day Monday 23rd


Labour candidate Peter Morrison is urging residents to go along to what promises to be a great St George’s day parade this year.

The Parade leaves Nicholas Varley School, Miles Platting at 12noon and will make its way into Piccadilly Gardens at approximately 12.30pm.
Included in this years parade are: Knights and Damsels from Nicholas Varley School, Veterans and cadets from the Armed Forces, several bands including Brass, Pipe, Jazz, Steel and Samba to name a few. We will also see The Sealed Knot (English civil war re-enactment group) Clan of the Dragon (Viking re-enactment group), Belly Dancers, English Shire Horses including National Champion Titan, Rose Queens from around Manchester and of course St George, Henry VIII and Queen Victoria will also be there.
With over 700 people participating in the Parade, and estimated crowds to be in the thousands, it promises to be an exciting and colourful event.
On the Friday and Saturday 20th / 21st April there will be an English Themed Market in Piccadilly Gardens.

Local election launch in Fallowfield Manchester

Optimism & Hope

"A strong economy is the basis for a prosperous and fair society", Peter Morrison Labour Party candidate has said at the launch of the local elections campaign in Manchester.
Peter Morrison stated that "10 years of investment in local communities by Labour had improved health, schools, created jobs, and cut crime".
Peter Morrison has told supporters that Labour must offer the public "optimism and hope".He praised the leadership of Manchester Labour for transforming our city with effective stewardship of the economy making Manchester arguably the real second city.
Labour colleague Cllr Mike Amesbury said that "tackling anti-social behaviour was a key issue for voters and Labour had worked hard to push through laws to tackle it".

We are detemined to make Fallowfield & Whalley Range a safer, cleaner and greener area for all.
Residents are looking for optimism and hope from Labour. We should give it to them. We are a party who has achieved so much and have even more to do."

Labour councils cost you less

Cllr Mike Amesbury , has said that the publishing of the 2007/08 council tax rates clearly show that Labour councils offer the best value for money.
"Labour councils cost local residents on average £262 per year less than Tory controlled councils and £201 less than Lib Dem councils.
"And thanks to Labour's consistent investment in local government, and prudent management of city council finaces, the rise will be the lowest rise in Greater Manchester for the eighth year running.

In neghbouring Lib Dem controlled Stockport the rise is close to double that of Manchester.

"The choice for people voting in May's local elections is clear - if you want value for money from your local authority, vote Labour