Congratulations to Jennifer Millin the new Labour candidate for Covingham and Nythe who achieved a very commendable 30.9% of the vote – a significant increase from the 24.8% achieved in 2008.
Speaking after the count Jennifer said:
I’m delighted to have received so many votes and thank the voters of Covingham and Nythe for their trust in [...]

Swindon Labour candidates averaged 31.0% of the vote in the 2010 local election compared to only 24.4% in 2008.  Mark Dempsey stunningly captured a seat in Parks ward, and newcomer Rochelle Russell comfortably beat off all challengers, including the BNP to win Gorse Hill for Labour.  Overall the Tory share of the vote dropped by [...]

On Saturday 6th March I was knocking on doors with colleagues including Derek Benefield and Michael Barnes (they are flanking me in the photo):  both ex-mayors of Swindon.  We had a very good reception in the roads south of Covingham Drive, and I’m keen to start work locally and at Westmister to help solve the [...]

Hello, I would like to introduce myself.  My name is Jennifer Millin and I am your local Labour party candidate standing in the Swindon Borough elections on 6th May 2010.    I am asking for your support to be your local Labour Party Councillor for the Covingham and Nythe ward.
I have worked for over 25 [...]

Victor Agarwal was selected on 9th January in the first round of voting by Labour Party members in North Swindon.  He came top of an initial application list of 17 candidates.  This is a testament to Victor’s energy, sincerity and intellectual capability.
Victor has a BSc. Hons in History and Business Studies and  has studied at [...]