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It’s a Two Horse Race between Labour and the Lib Dems in New Malden Village!

11th May 2022 It’s a Two Horse Race between Labour and the Lib Dems in New Malden Village! Over the last few months, Labour has been out speaking to residents in New Malden. Our policies on the doorstep have been well received, and many are disappointed with the last few…

Community Wealth Building: What is it, and why do we want it in Kingston

Our community has fought its way through coronavirus and a decade of austerity and is now having to battle inflation and a cost-of-living crisis. Labour councils around the UK have pioneered an approach to the local economy which has not only protected local assets, but has also helped the community…

Labour GLA members Sakina Sheikh and Elly Baker visit Seething Wells to view the destruction from developers

28th April 2022 Labour GLA members Sakina Sheikh and Elly Baker visited Seething Wells. Seeing the destruction they supported Kingston Labour’s plans to purchase the site as a community nature reserve – to enrich its important biodiversity and unique heritage in the story of London. Sitting on the environment and…

Emily Thornberry MP “Labour councillors will make a difference to the council here in Kingston.”

25th April 2021 We were joined by Emily Thornberry MP, Shadow Attorney General, who came to support our campaign to re-elect Labour Councillors in Kingston. She knows how vital it is for our community to have Labour voices, and knows we can win. Emily said: “If you want to shake…

The Lib Dem election promise that targeted financially vulnerable council tenants.

18th April 2022 On the eve of the local elections in 2018, Kingston Liberal Democrats put out a leaflet claiming Kingston council tenants could be owed a water rate charge refund of hundreds of pounds. They promised, that if elected they would launch a “special inquiry”. Once elected they said…

Labour CAN win here! Former Norbiton Councillors endorse our 2022 candidates

17th April 2022 Former Kingston councillors Neil Calvert , Julie Reay, Ed Naylor, Sheila Griffin and the late Linsey Cottington’s husband, David Cottington, have strongly endorsed the three candidates for Labour in Norbiton: Marcela Benedetti, Alex Benn-Amir and Laurie South.

King Athelstan Visitor Centre: Kingston Labour’s plans to celebrate our areas rich history and boost our economy

12th April 2022 With high street businesses in decline, and shops sitting empty, Labour want to help our community and local area thrive, through bringing more cultural tourism to the town centre. Our wonderful local museum has been left without proper investment or staffing, as Kingston Council has made the…

Dr Rosena Allin-Khan Shadow Minister for Mental Health speaks to residents in Kingston with the local Labour team.

April 2nd 2022 Our candidates in Kingston were joined by Dr Rosena Allin-Khan Shadow Minister for Mental Health and MP for Tooting, after her recent humanitarian aid trip to the Ukraine. We know how much the pandemic has had a long term impact on people’s physical and mental health. Rosena…

“Get Me Home Safely” – Kingston Labour is calling on the council to take action on resident safety.

Get Me Home Safely Unfortunately, many workers, especially women, are increasingly worried about their safety travelling to and from work at night. Kingston Labour are supporting our hospitality workers, and joining Unite the Unions “Get me Home Safely Campaign”. We are calling on Kingston council to introduce a policy that…

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