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 [...]

I  have lived and worked in Swindon all my life and have brought up my children here.  I also have family in Shaw and Nine Elms. I am retired so would have time to commit to being a councillor and if I am elected would fight to bring Labour values to this area.
As a councillor, I [...]