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However hard they work, rising prices and stagnant wages mean that families are seeing a fall in TAMESIDE- Nigel Farage LOSES living standards and fewer opportunities for their children. www.greatledge.co.uk Tameside Voice David Cameron, George Osborne and Nick Clegg just do not understand the cost of living crisis facing hardworking £1 MILLION A WEEK WELCOME FROM families in Tameside. Instead of UKIPstanding up for hardworking - familiesMore who play by the rules,Tory the Tories stand up for a privileged few, as they always have done. That’s the real reason why David Cameron has allowed energy Rail fares have risen an Families in poverty in the Tories companies to put prices up yet again this year when people are already struggling to pay their bills. astonishing 25% under There is another way; one that’s a realthan alternative to the Toriesthe and Lib Dems. Tories We need a government that will Tameside on the rise help young people back to work, that’ll freeze our energy bills and one that is pledged to cancel the bedroom tax The Great Tory Takeaway fromaltogether. We need a government Tameside backHow on thewould side of ordinaryUKIP peopledeal because with Britainthe costneeds bigof changes living to Tough times demand tough choices that are tackle the Tories' cost of living crisis. That’scrisis why, and in May Tory 2015, rip-offwe need to ensureof Tameside? we get a Labour Government fair. Our borough is being forced to make in the How much worse off are elected again. Labour has pledged to invest £100 million in GP surgeries to Privatise our NHS. ✖ guarantee appointments within 48 hours or on the same day region of £1million worth of savings EVERY week Cutfor yourthose right who toneed four it. weeksThis will holiday. be paid for with the money compared to an average of £500,000. It is just ✖ saved by scrapping David Cameron’s NHS market rules that not fair. The Tory led government has singled out Cuts to Child Tax Credits Cutwaste Maternity millions onPay. lawyers’ fees and contract tendering. have cost Tameside ✖ the most deprived areas to take the brunt of its By 2017 Tameside's funding from A flat rate of tax would see Tameside residents paying familiesthe £545 Tories under ✖ The annual NHS survey, released earlier this month, ideological cuts, by 2016 a further £38 million alsothe revealed same rate that of local tax patients as millionaire struggle bankers to see the in familythe city of the Tory ledbeen government cut in half. will have I am honoured to be attending Labour’s manifesto is offering and right across the country are doctorLondon. of their choosing. 35% of patients who have a preferred worth of cuts will be imposed upon Tameside GP managed to see them only some of the time or not at council and its people. Allall. this The goes next to Labour show that Government the UKIP are will more also Tory give than patients the Tories. With just months to go myuntil colleagues the next local will continueand General to ourElection upmost we tomust the right to book ahead with the GP they prefer to see. protect services, and jobs. We are determined LABOUR MattSomething recently witnessed with the defection Turmaine of Tory MP's who have focus minds and look at the starkto use choices our depleted facing ourresources communities. to invest I and in For more information visit the North West regional hope. Hope for young people, ready for the challenge ahead. UKIPvoted will for charge the Bedroom you an Tax, average to privatise of £25 the to NHS see by your the backGP! door and to opportunities to grow our economy, but leaveDelivered the EU,to 50,000 impacting homes on theacross rights Watford, of Tameside Abbots residents.Langley, Hunton Bridge, Leavesden, Carpenders Park and Oxheythe Hall only way to change course is to vote www.tameside.gov.uk PROMISE: for a Labour government. The Torycost rise Tameside in VAT has conference again and proud older people and all the people Everyone has something to households £450 Cllr Oliver Ryan We must remember that it was the SEE YOUR t: 07447 552 185 Labour party that created the NHS, e: [email protected] built much needed homes, created the Labour pledges to ensure the lowest paid will Cllr Teresa Smith family allowance and national parks, be £3,000 a year better off under Labour even when money was tight and the to continue doing so as the in between. Our brave public contribute to our cause. GP IN 48HRS t: 0161 371 0765 nation still had rationing just after e: [email protected] the war. We must invoke the spirit of 1945, stand up for MP our communities and offer t: 0161 320 1504 hope for the future. Labour Party Leader. We have servants are counting on e: [email protected] Let us know what you want for Tameside’s future Your Let’s have a great conference. Cllr Maria Bailey t: 07595 305 879 Tameside Labour will tackle Labour Executive Leader, Cllr Kieran Quinn Audenshaw e: [email protected] Comments/Issues:CRISISCOALITION GOVERNMENT STARVES OUR HOSPITAL• HOW OF MUCH CASH WORSE OFF YOU ARE UNDER THE TORIES? had a great year, fighting a snap us to not let this shambolic Labour Team • FIND OUT ABOUT UKIP PLANS TO TAX HOUSEHOLDS MORE. the cost of living crisis We want to hear from you. PLUS INSIDE A MESSAGE FROM OUR NEXT MP MATT TURMAINE THIS ISSUE: together and making government run them into the Yours truly, We understand the pressures the past four years of the Tories have put on Tameside residents. That’s why the A FAIRThe last FUTURE Labour government FOR reduced operationTAMESIDE Labour Party pledges to; waiting times from 18 months to just 18 weeks and Freeze gas and electricity bills until 2017 and reform the energy market get in touch 1. invested millions in Watford’s hospital. Get 200,000 new homes built each year Post code: The Tories and Lib Dems have put us on a slippery gains across the North West. We ground anymore. 2. Name: Stop families that rent being ripped off and help them plan for the future with new long term they’ll get their benefits cut: slope. Getting to see your doctor can now take up to 3. Freepost RSCC-GJEL-LBUZ, Manchester M34 3DY predictable tenancies that’sAddress: only fair. a week. UKIP would make you pay! Please return to (No stamp required): Cut income tax for hardworking people through a lower 10p starting tax rate, and introduce a 50p top rate of tax doas this.we pay The off proof the of deficit in a fair way By getting Labour in, we’ll ensure that a doctor will The Tories and Lib Dems won’t No Audenshaw Labour Team, INSIDE Jeremy Corbyn 4. the pudding has been see you when you need them and start putting things have also gained the brilliant Yes Democrat bedfellows tore up Labour’s plans Ban exploitative zero-hourLABOUR contracts IS ON No Get right again at the hospital. 5. Email: over the last four years Yes which would have providedOut of a world-classcash hospital We set out this vision during the Make work pay by strengthening the Minimum Wage and providing tax breaks to employers that boost pay through the- whenLiving they Wage had the No for Watford. Them 6. During this financial crisis I was Telephone Number: Yes Out Back small businesses by cutting business rates and reforming the banks chance they blew it. 7. unemployed for a short while, Page 2 and Steve I’m a Labour supporter:Only Labour is really on Help working parents with 25 hours of free childcare for three-signing-on and atfour-year-olds the Job CentreWEB in CHAT Despite facing a crippling cash shortage of 8. Exchange Road, so I understand I’d like an applicationyour to side, register standing to vote byup post: for Tackle the abuse of migrant labour to undercut wages by banning recruitment agencies that only hire foreign workersou supply and will be pressing used by the Labourte forr M12Party 5GH.stronger for administrative Promoted by John purposescontrols Taylor within on behalf the ofterms Tameside of the Labour Party, both at 161 Droylsden Road, Audenshaw, M34 5ZT. £124 million over eight years, we know that snap election and at our Annual just how you and your family. It’s neck and neck 9. in Europe WITH MATTI’d like to join the Labour Party: everyone at the hospital from doctors and nurses, to hard it is Data Protection: The information y The NHS is under threat and all is not well porters and admin staff are trying their besthere. to makeOnly Labour can Back the next generationYOUR with a job guarantee for the young unemployed He’sSIDE and holding more apprenticeships Watford’s firstData Protectionever Act 1998. We shall not supply it to third parties. Rotherham as Metro mayors. when you beat the Tories. Nick Pages 2 and 3 10. Dear fellow resident, online Question Time. Find out at Watford hospital. Now waiting times ends meet. Cost of living crisis are trying Printed byCome Greatledge and Printers, join Malaga theHouse, Pinkfight Bank Lane, to Manches get Clegg’s Lib Dems are more at matt4watford.org.ukBritain back on track - get are longer and last Christmas, the A&E out of the running Conference in September, with 11. Bringing new businesses and investment in to the area to make Things arewww.tamesidelabour.co.uk tough at the moment. A FAIR FUTURE FOR TAMESIDE department had to close temporarily. Can’t ends meet. in touch with me on the because they’ve When I speak to people on the win Page 4 This Tory/ details below. David Cameron promised to “cut the deficit not the broken their promises Matt’s message doorstep residents tell me they’re LAB here Lib Dem NHS” but it didn’t happen. Under him, national debt CON and sided with the still struggling. 29% government Matt has gone up, but the NHS we rely on has been starved 31% Tories everythe way. step of Our ever growing membership more attendees than we have We all know that prices have thinks unfair zero hours contracts of funding. outstripped wages, for those in LIB DEM are the answer: they are not. That’s why the Conservatives and their Liberal 16% a job; nearly every single month since David Cameron took over, you I support Labour’s jobs guarantee. is down to all of the hard work, had in over a decade, you can If people can’t find work, we will buses from Tory cuts and I are much worse off than we Matt campaigning to save our Only Labour can beat were in 2010. help them. If they refuse a job then the Tories here Added to that, there is so much Source: Ashcroft polling Watford - June 2014matt4watford.org.uk uncertainty about whether we can ONLY LABOUR campaigning and dedication you really sense that is what this pay the bills next month. 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Matt and discuss Watford hospital the Tories to lose seats, make up in May – this is just the Help Labour win - contact Matt Turmaine numerous u-turns and ditch beginning. I know all of our nd May on 22 Labour Vote their entire manifesto. members from the North West Chorlton Park VOICE Covering Chorlton and West Didsbury Mandie’s Pledges: LOCAL· Written, paid for and hand-delivered entirelyTo by be volunteers a strong from Chorltonvoice Park ✔ for Chorlton Park at the heart of the local Labour team; ✔ To work with our I’m Mandie, the Labour candidate vibrant local business in the local election. I live in communities to CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Chorlton Park Ward. I’m a support and improve our unique area; community activist and work People in Chorlton Park care deeply about our environment. To improve our hard with Labour Councillors ✔ I’m a committed and active environmentalist. Recently I’ve been leading a environment by WELCOME TO LABOUR NORTH WEST REGIONAL CONFERENCE 2017 Ian Hyde and Joanna Midgley continuing our twenty Chorlton Park twenty is plenty campaign to make our roads safer locally. to stand up for local people. is plenty campaign, to I love this area, have lived make our roads safer here in the same house for for our children and is out and about taking up your issues andus all; concerns. He’s no stranger to the area, over twenty years and would Carmine Grimshaw ✔ Working to improve be very proud to represent the our local recycling area and its people. ELECTION rates; Carmine has lived here all his life. He understandsSPECIAL the problems facing the area. And he’s taking action. If ✔ Working to ensure you wish to take up anyIn problemsthis election it is reallyor local issuesVOTE with him, givethat him our streets a call are his details are on the back page. ✘ cleaner and greener. Mandie is also supported by the Co- important that you vote. LABOUR ND operative Party, which works with Add your voice to the THURSDAY 22 The past year has been a great one for the Labour As a result, I am now acting MAY Labour to promote the growth of the campaign for a fair Taking up issues and concerns in Miles Platting. co-operative movement. Co-operatives deal for our city. In the May local and not for profit companies help to improve our community, and provide election vote Labour and send a . local jobs and services such as South clear message to the We’ve worked closely with Mandie on local Party in the North West. After a snap General Regional Director and we “Carmine Manchesterour familiarCredit localUnion, Co-ops. Unicorn, and Tory/Lib Dem Government. campaigns and we’re delighted she’s the candidate. Carmine delivers on road resurfacing for the Assheaton With Carmine it’s notLiving locally in the ward she knows the area well and Road area. Local resident Norma Johnson said all words – when it we look forward to working with her in the future Grimshaw got a petition together and really fought for Chorlton Park Councillors Election in which Jeremy Corbyn showed himself have welcomed Richard residents, on this issue. He is a man of his word.” comes to cleaning up the area he’s Ian Hyde and Joanna Midgley prepared to muck in and get his hands dirty. to be a force to be reckoned with we gained four Williams from the North

Carmine’s on his third bag. “he’s Residents said: and Manchesterdone a great job” – Stronger with new seats; in Bury North, Region as Acting Deputy we’ve booked him in for the “I am impressed Carmine Grimshaw and MP recently met with next clean up later this year. Queensferry residents to take up issues on their behalf. Community Activist Kath Hope, Said. with Carmines commitmenthis best for local to the people.” area I know he will do in and , in Warrington Regional Director for Jeff Smith, Cllr Joanna Midgley, Labour: Working hard for you all year round

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Time Event Location Event Type USDAW With over 435,000 members, NORTH WEST REGION CO-OPERATIVE Party come together to discuss both best Usdaw is one of Britain’s largest trade PARTY HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY! Established practice and the common challenges facing SATURDAY unions. Usdaw members work in a variety in 1917, the Co-operative Party is celebrating businesses in the North West. of industries including retail, distribution, a century of political representation of 9.30 Introduction to Promote Learn how to use the party’s Beaufort Room Training FRIENDS OF PALESTINE We home shopping, call centres, food the UK co-operative movement. There is exciting new digital advertising tool are a Liverpool-based group campaigning processing and pharmaceuticals. Visit www. plenty to celebrate: consumer protection, for justice for the Palestinians. We are 12.00 North West TULO Tackling Insecure Work : A Fair Deal at Sandringham Fringe usdaw.org.uk to find out more about Usdaw support for co-ops, credit union legislation, affiliated to Palestine Solidarity Campaign. Work In Modern Britain Room and our campaigns. Co-op Commissions, Supporters Direct, co-operative schools, community energy MANCHESTER FRIENDS OF 12.00 Labour Campaign for Voter registration, Mortimer Room Fringe UNISON NORTH WEST UNISON is and more. The Party invites its 10, 000 KURDISTAN Manchester Friends of Britain’s leading trade union with over Votes at 16 and Changing the Voting system members and 200 local branches to join in Kurdistan promotes the right of the Kurdish 1.3 million members and over 200,000 12.00 "You can't win anything with kids." Where next Windsor Room Fringe the celebrations. people to self-determination and a peaceful members in the North West. UNISON solution, including by: Exposing Turkish war for Labour and young people? campaigns to improve your working life and KEEP OUR FUTURE AFLOAT crimes and building support Kurdish political 12.00 The Open University Neville Room Fringe make sure you get the best deal from your CAMPAIGN KOFAC is a trade union, prisoners including elected MPs and mayors. employer. industry community based campaign Why prison is a Socialist issue Promoting Rojava (Syrian Kurdistan) as a championing investment in the UK 13.00 Beaufort Room Training UNITE THE UNION Unite is dedicated to haven of democratic governance, women’s Introducing Campaign Creator Submarine industrial and defence serving the best interests of its members, rights and egalitarianism in the Middle East. A guide to creating leaflets and other print manufacturing industrial base to sustain its protecting workers rights and improving the high value skills.The submarine industrial NEWS FROM NOWHERE RADICAL 13.30 Welcoming New Members Main Hall Training quality of life by negotiating with employers base supports 31000 jobs, 1000 firms in BOOKSHOP Radically different! Liverpool’s Ways to improve new member engagement across the and government. As a primarily industry- 444 towns for further info call 01229314039 radical and community bookshop - The based union, our structure means we can Party. www.navalshipbuilding.co.uk. *real* amazons! For books, T-shirts, effectively represent your interests in the 13.30 Campaigning to Win Windsor Room Training postcards, mugs, badges etc - a registered workplace, no matter where you work or BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COAST not-for-profit established 1974, aiming to what sector you’re from. 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Trades Unions, Faith Groups and others - tablet while out on the doorstep. new deal for workers. which opposes fascist organisations such as LABOUR CAMPAIGN FOR ELECTORAL 17.15 Labour Means Business Mortimer Room Fringe the EDL, BNP and others. UAF organised the UNITED UTILITIES Serving seven million REFORM/MAKE VOTES MATTER LCER successful ‘Nick Griffin Must Go’ campaign Business reception people and 200,000 businesses with water (the Labour campaign for electoral reform) from 2011 to 2014. [email protected] 17.15 West Lancashire Labour Group How can local Labour Neville Room Fringe and wastewater services, United Utilities aims to change Labour policy to reject the parties best address the impacts of Universal Credit? helps life flow smoothly across the North current voting system and replace it with VISITBLACKPOOL CONFERENCE West. As we move towards our business one in which seats in the Commons reflect BUREAU VisitBlackpool Conference Team 17.15 Confronting Antisemitism and Windsor Room Fringe plan for 2020-2025, United Utilities is here the votes cast. MVM (make votes matter) would like to welcome you to Blackpool and Engaging Jewish Voters to listen to your ideas for the future of water is the cross party campaign to introduce will have a range of information available 19.00 Equalities Reception Women, LGBT, BAME, young & Windsor Room Reception and wastewater in the region. proportional representation for the House of should you get the opportunity to explore. Commons. We will also have info about the new disabled members with MP, Afzal Khan MP, LGA LABOUR GROUP The LGA Labour conference centre opening Spring 2019 MP Group exists to fight the corner for LABOUR MEANS BUSINESS Labour Labour councillors at a national level both Means Business is the Northwest Labour 20.00 Delegates Reception The Co-operative Party is proud to Springs Bar Reception within the cross-party Local Government Party’s regional business forum. It is the th host this year’s Delegate’s Reception to celebrate their 100 Association and within the Labour Party at place where those who lead or manage anniversary. Free drinks and nibbles available. Westminster. The Group provides a strong businesses in the private, public or third 21.30 LGBT Labour A night of karaoke and dancing. Entrance is North Shore Reception voice for Labour councillors. sector who share the values of the Labour free, we ask for a donation to LGBT Labour campaign fund. 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09.00 NHS With NPF Rep, Jo Harding & Unite Co-ordinating Sandringham Policy Officer, Debbie Brannan, health devolution and social care. Room Forum 09.00 With MEP and NPF Rep Wajid Khan, focus on Brexit Mortimer Room Policy and what the best deal for Britain looks like. Forum

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We had a great General Election result in the North West winning 4 seats and increasing our majorities in many more. Labour won 55.6% of the vote in the North West, with the Tories on 35.5%. We are now the region with the highest vote share and the most MPs. As well as winning new seats we have 4 other new MPs taking previously Labour held seats. BURY NORTH – JAMES FRITH James was CEO and Founder of All Together, a social enterprise providing careers education and guidance services to young people to help them get into work. He also served three years as a Bury councillor before being elected to Parliament. James’ wife Nikki runs a local small business which started on the market in lifelong Ramsbottom, they recently welcomed a new baby to the family to join three other children. James is learning currently on the Education Select Committee. CREWE AND NANTWICH – LAURA SMITH the Laura defeated Education Minister to win in Crewe and Nantwich. Laura is a trained primary school teacher who worked as a tutor for children lacking in confidence. She became a leading school cuts campaigner in the constituency which encouraged her to make the move into politics. She is a mum of two, born and bred in the constituency and education is her passion Laura is a member of the Transport Select Committee. WEAVER VALE – MIKE AMESBURY Mike was a Manchester City Councillor from 2006 and member of the Executive until being elected to Parliament. Mike worked in careers services and for the Labour Party going on to be an advisor to Angela Rayner MP and a key figure in Andy Burnham’s mayoral campaign. He is also an active trade unionist. He has recently moved his wife and young son into the constituency. Mike is a member of the Communities and Local Government Select Committee. WARRINGTON SOUTH – FAISAL RASHID Faisal had been a Warrington Borough Councillor from 2011 until being elected to Parliament and he was also the Mayor of Warrington in 2016. Being Mayor gave him the opportunity to raise money for local charities and support the community. Faisal worked in banking with HBOS and Natwest for 20 years giving him an insight into business and finance. He has lived in Warrington with his family for over 30 years. Faisal is a member of the International Trade Select Committee. – TONY LLOYD Tony has been an MP before. In 1983 he was elected MP for , until 1997, when boundaries were redrawn and he became MP for Manchester Central until 2012. He stepped down to become Police and Crime Commissioner and was interim Mayor of Greater Manchester from 2015- 2017. As an MP, Lloyd was a Minister of State in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Chair of the Parliamentary Labour Party. Tony is now a Shadow Housing Minister. LEIGH – Jo was chosen to stand in the seat vacated by Andy Burnham when he became Greater Manchester Metro Mayor. Jo was elected as a councillor in 2012 and was Portfolio holder for Children and Young People’s Services on Wigan Council until the election. This experience of building services puts her in a unique position to address the needs and aspirations of the people of Leigh. Jo is the Parliamentary Private Secretary to Shadow Education Secretary Angela Rayner MP. WALTON – Dan was chosen to stand in the seat vacated by when he became Metro Mayor. Dan studied at School of Economics before working in Parliament and at Unite the Union. He knows how to fight and win for people having advocated for constituents as a caseworker and worked with shop stewards and reps in the workplace. His mum worked in the NHS and his dad was a Liverpool dock worker. MANCHESTER GORTON – AFZAL KHAN Afzal is the first person from a BME background to represent a Manchester constituency in Parliament. Prior to the election he was a North West MEP. He worked as a solicitor and was a Manchester City Councillor and the first Asian Lord Mayor of the city. In 2008 he was awarded a CBE for his work on community cohesion, inter-faith and local government. He has been appointed as a Shadow Immigration Minister.

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unitedutilities.com #8 #9 GREATER MANCHESTER MAYORAL HOMELESS FUND STEVE ROTHERAM MAYORAL UPDATE

As the elected Mayor of Greater A message from Steve Rotheram, Manchester, I have made ending rough sleeping across the city region by 2020 Metro City Region one of my top Mayoral priorities. Within three years and if we can achieve it, earlier, no one should be forced to For too long, politicians have made the tired old claim to be that they spend a night on the streets. As my first are “hearing concerns”. In 2017, Labour didn’t just hear concerns, we listened. act as Mayor, I established the Greater Youth turnout in June was the highest in 25 years. On the strength of our Manchester Mayor’s Homelessness radical ideas around housing, tuition fees and a jobs-first Brexit, Labour Fund and as promised I donate 15% of established itself as the party on the side of young people. my Mayoral salary each month to the I want to ensure young people have access to a world class education; fund. impartial and informed careers advice and a vibrant, engaging community in which to live and The fund supports frontline projects work. which can demonstrate they are Working with local authorities, housing providers and Government we want to build a fairer, supporting our objective to end rough greener housing market where everyone has access to a good, decent, affordable home. sleeping and reduce and prevent homelessness through innovative With fantastic universities and innovative technologies on our doorstep we can build a dynamic initiatives such as: economy that nurtures potential, retains talent and provides rewarding work for those who want to live and work in our region. Building specialised supported accommodation for young people with access to education, volunteering and employment opportunities. But great opportunities should not be limited to those who have pursued an academic path. I know first-hand the value of the apprenticeships. Expanding mental health and rehabilitation programmes across Greater Manchester, including re-building community mental health support, recovery-led As a bricklayer aged 16, it unlocked a world of opportunity for me. I want us to be a world accommodation and arts programmes. leader in gold-standard technical apprenticeships to address vital skills shortages and harness the talents of all our young people. Bringing empty properties back in to use for people threatened with becoming homeless. For too long, the needs of young people have been overlooked by those in positions of power. Labour stands ready for government with a manifesto that will change the lives and life- I am also creating a Greater Manchester Homelessness Action Network, to maintain this chances of our young people. impetus, harnessing the goodwill and compassion of the people of Greater Manchester and beyond. This network will consist of charities, people who have experienced homelessness, In the North West, we have local leaders who are working tirelessly to transform our businesses, faith groups, civil society and the region’s local authorities, to share best practice, communities and I am proud to be given the opportunity as the first ever Metro Mayor of the develop new solutions and in the same direction to tackle homelessness across Liverpool City Region to implement a Labour vision of a better society. Greater Manchester. So, I will provide leadership, but I need your help. As citizens, business people, community Steve Rotheram organisations, you can help by donating a portion of your salary, a one off amount or goods such as furniture (as required by local organisations). We are also keen to hear from people who can donate unused building space or organisations which have skills and expertise they wish to offer. You can contribute to the Mayor’s Fund by donating at: www.gofundme.com/GM-Mayoral- Fund Find out more about individual organisations who require items at: streetsupport.net and you can contact our team for more information about donating skills/expertise/space at: [email protected] I thank you in anticipation for joining our shared mission to end the scandal of rough sleeping which is a tragedy for those affected and an affront to the decent values of the people of Greater Manchester. Andy Burnham

#10 #11 JEREMY’S SUMMER TOUR OF THE NORTH WEST JEREMY’S SUMMER TOUR OF THE NORTH WEST

After the brilliant general election result Jeremy Corbyn used the summer to visit marginal seats across the country to show that next time a general election is called we will be ready to win. Over two days in August, Jeremy visited Bolton West, Pendle, Rossendale and Darwen, Blackpool North, Morecambe and Lunesdale and Southport, all seats we will be targeting next time. He visited community projects and held members events and finished with a huge rally on the beach.

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RODNEY BICKERSTAFFE 1945-2017

The members and staff of UNISON North West mourn the passing of our former General Secretary, Rodney Bickerstaffe, a champion of working class people everywhere and our good friend. UNITE IS THE LARGEST TRADE UNION IN THE UK AND IRELAND WITH AROUND 1.42 MILLION MEMBERS ACROSS 20 DIFFERENT PRIVATE, PUBLIC AND VOLUNTARY SECTORS Rodney devoted his life to public service workers. INCLUDING MANUFACTURING, PUBLIC SERVICES, TRANSPORT, FOOD, FINANCE Yet he is best known for helping forge UNISON from three former unions, for driving the National Minimum Wage and for championing pensioners. AND CONSTRUCTION. UNITE IS DEDICATED TO SERVING THE BEST INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERS AND WILL SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR STANDARD OF LIVING AND THE We all aspire to continue the fight for the things to which he gave his life. QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES THOUGH EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH EMPLOYERS AND GOVERNMENT. Strongly industrially based, our structure means we can represent your interests effectively in your workplace, no matter who is your employer or what industrial sector you work in. Unite’s Community membership also means those not in employment are welcomed into the union family. Members of Unite are entitled to a range of legal and member services with representation services covering a range of issues, both inside and outside the workplace. We can help with personal injury claims, employment matters, wills, conveyancing and many other legal issues. You never know when you might need advice with a problem at work. So it’s good to know Unite is here to help. Join Unite - have a voice, take action and play a part...Unite the union - the union for all. www.unitetheunion.org Check out our political strategy by clicking on the Unite Politics tab

Obituaries These are the names of members who have passed away this year and have been notified to the Regional Board. They will be remembered during a minute’s silence at Regional conference. • Cllr. Denise Roberts • Peter Ward • Selvaranee Bostock • Maurice Denwood • Harold Ingham • Peter Doyle • Wendy Dwyer • Brian Nicol • Ian Holland • Tess Garrard • Cllr Ted Taylor • Sir Gerald Kaufman The Submarine programme is delivering £12bn additional gross value added throughout the with nearly £5bn coming into NorthWest England. • Joan Little • William Calland • Peter Corcoran • Cllr John Roberts A 1,000 company supply chain located in 444 towns and cities is sustaining tens of • John Broadley • Elizabeth Smith • William Davis • Cllr Joe Murphy thousands of highly skilled jobs, apprentices and graduates engaged in this national • John Durrant • George Mckay • Lance Ellis • Cllr Harry Davies endeavour. It is a driving force for NorthWest England’s industrial base and prosperity. • Kevin McNamara • Joan Little • Lord Tom Taylor • Geoff Mason SEE HOW YOUR AREA BENEFITS AT: www.navalshipbuilding.co.uk • Marion Cartright • Linda Moore • Dr Steve Dempster • Steve Roberts OR CALL US ON: 01229 314039

#14 #15 LOCAL ELECTIONS 2018

Next year, there are local elections taking place in key areas of the region. We encourage members to get in touch with local parties and offer support YOUR to ensure we get some brilliant results in May. Our councils do vital work on the frontline dealing with the fallout of Tory policy. These seats will also be battlegrounds in the next general election so getting strong campaigns running now is essential to help us get into government. Can you lend a hand NORTH WEST in a council area near you? TRAFFORD SEFTON Trafford is one of the ten Greater Manchester Sefton is one of the seven boroughs of boroughs and the only one that is not Labour Liverpool City Region and is currently Labour MEPs held. The Tories have control with a majority held with a majority of 14. It contains the key of 3 seats. target seat of Southport which we would be Contact: [email protected] aiming to win in the next general election. Contact: [email protected] PENDLE Pendle Borough Council is currently run by the BOLTON FOLLOW THE MEP REPORT BACK SESSION AT #NWLABMEP17 Tories with no overall control. The council has Bolton is a Labour held council with a majority historically been passed between the parties of 14. It has 4 Ukip councillors. We need to and no overall control for many years. Pendle focus on the seats in the target constituency of also still has one BNP councillor. Bolton West which is the most marginal Tory Contact: [email protected] constituency in the North West. Contact: [email protected] ROSSENDALE Rosendale Borough Council is currently Other areas that will be working hard include Labour held with a majority of 6 and we need Wigan, Wirral and West Lancashire. to make sure we hold on to all the seats we have and make gains to lay the groundwork for the general election. Contact: [email protected]

THERESA GRIFFIN WAJID KHAN JULIE WARD Unit 303, Vanilla Factory, Unit 18, Wesley Centre, Jactin House, 39 Fleet Street, Royce Rd, 24 Hood Street, Liverpool Manchester, Ancoats Urban Village, L1 4AR M15 5BP. Manchester, M4 6WX www.theresagriffin.eu www.wajidKhan.org www.juliewardmep.eu 0151 709 9987 0161 868 0653 0161 974 3200 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] @TheresaMEP @WajidKhanMEP @julie4nw TheresaGriffinMEP WajidKhanMEP Julie4nw

#16 #17 NORTH WEST YOUNG LABOUR UPDATE ELME DELEGAES It has been a busy year for North T THE RTH WEST West Young Labour and we are proud to have been playing REAL LAUR our part in the great elections successes across the region. CFERECE We took a big team to the Copeland and Stoke-On-Trent by-elections in February. By-elections are a great way for new members to get practice at New Deal For Workers door knocking and see what a polling day operation is like so we always try to is continuing Cameron and Osborne’s plan of an economy take people along. It is also always good built on low pay, longer hours, insecure working models and increased fun! retirement age. Our very own Damian Bailey played a key role in organising the General Workers are under greater pressure to work harder and faster, for longer and for less, than at Election campaign in Crewe and any time in recent memory. Nantwich which was a great success. We won the seat with a 4% swing and In too many industries the only innovation working people have seen is in new forms of insecure elected Laura Smith as the brilliant new employment, from bogus self-employment and zero-hours contracts to PBA contracts exploiting MP. the agency workers loophole. We were proud to watch our Under The country needs a bold new deal for workers, with employment rights, collective bargaining 19s officer Lauren Stocks give a barn and new forms of ownership and governance at its heart. storming speech at National Conference in Brighton. She spoke about her The CWU therefore welcomes the pledges made in Labour’s 2017 manifesto regarding rights experience in school and how the stress in the workplace. of sitting GCSEs is affecting young History tells us only Labour will stand up for working people by introducing a true National Living people’s mental health. It lead to lots Wage, putting an end to rogue employers, insecure employment practices and ensuring all workers of praise and national press coverage. have access to justice. Nice one Lauren! We have new Young Labour groups That’s why the CWU supports a new deal for workers and the Labour Party. forming across the region who are keen to get stuck into playing a role in the party. In Lancashire, Rob Wood is doing a great job at bringing a strong enthusiastic team together who play a vital role in campaigns there. We are also pleased to see our former executive members going on to great things. Leigh Drennan is now Vice Chair of national Young Labour, taking over from former NWYL Women’s’ Officer . We also held our annual Youth Conference two weeks ago in Manchester where members from Carl Webb across the region came together for discussion, debate and training. th et e eet If you are aged 14-26 and want to learn more about NWYL get in touch with e [email protected] [email protected] cwunorthwest.org @NWCWU #TheCWU #18 #19 WE ARE THE Websites Branding

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