Weekend campaigning

This weekend has been busy with various campaigning activities

I leafleted Southcote Primary School with Naz and Martin Salter, talking with parents and families about the benefits of a Labour Government for families, including Tax Credits that have been valuable for parents going out to work, free childcare for 3 year olds and the record investment in education. Parents seem to like Southcote Primary and the Head Teacher has done a great job in raising standards and making the school inclusive for all. We had a good reception from parents and many were asking questions about our future plans.

Saturday morning we canvassed Granville Road flats which was an excellent morning with people prepared to discuss politics, local and national,valuing their votes.

Saturday evening we telephone canvassed the postal voters,prompting Labour voters to stay loyal and ensure they vote.

Sunday morning was the same, canvassing and telephoning postal voters. We have a promise of 500+ postal voters. Whilst some were undecided about who to vote for the vast bulk of our promise are voting for Naz Sarkar and myself. I am very grateful to Labour voters who continue to Vote Labour. Critics point to us being in the 13th year of Government and just coming out of a long global recession. However, many voters whilst considering change know that the alternatives would put the recovery in doubt and locally not actively campaign and champion Southcote the way local Labour Councillors have done so for 23 years.

Sunday afternoon I went leafletting in Southcote and writing cllr enquiries for local residents.

Must say hello to my family at some point today.