Labour has a proud tradition in local government, but there were times in Government when we didn’t value our councillors enough. Had we worked more closely with our councillors, had we listened to them, we might not have made some of the mistakes which blighted Labour’s time in government – mistakes such as the abolition...
While other leadership candidates have talked about wealth taxes and bank levies, Burnham is going many steps further. The beauty of LVT is its simplicity, efficiency and fairness. It could replace council tax, stamp duty and inheritance tax, and raise more revenue than all of them combined. It’s an irresistible combination and Burnham’s boldness is...
This Leadership election gives the Labour Party a real opportunity to re-engage with the British public and with the Trade Unions and Labour movement. I believe Andy Burnham is the person well suited to do that job and take this Party into Government.
Brian Simpson
MEP, the Chairman of the European Parliament Transport & Tourism Committee and EPLP Chief Whip
Promoted by Kevin Lee, on behalf of Andy Burnham MP, both of 58 Port Street, Manchester M1 2EQ.