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 [...]

This weekend I was talking to residents around Purton Road in Moredon.  Many issues were raised – such as lack of facilities in the ward, closure of the local old-folks home, and  increasing costs in the Community Centre.  In Moredon Park there were concerns about local parking – similar to elsewhere in the Constituency.  I [...]

I’m Maureen Caton and I’m delighted to have been reselected to stand as Labour Candidate for Moredon Ward on May 6th.
I was Moredon Councillor for 18 years and served as the Borough’s Mayor in 1996/97.    I’ve lived in the ward for more than 20 years and strongly believe that the best way to serve [...]

“I am pleased that North Swindon’s Labour Party members have selected Victor as their candidate.  Swindon needs a Labour MP to protect residents against the Tory Council’s cuts in services and I know that Victor will  be a hard-working and tireless campaigner for people in North Swindon.  I look forward to working with him in [...]

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 [...]