The Hyde Newton by-election has brought about a sense of déjà vu for Labour candidate Philip Fitzpatrick and brother Jim – who have been on the election trail together since childhood.
It was almost 40 years ago when the pair first helped to deliver leaflets for former Stalybridge and Hyde MP Tom Pendry alongside dad Joe.
Together they went on to canvass for their dad, who served as a councillor for Newton for more than 30 years.
And now the pair are canvassing together again on exactly the same streets, as Jim – himself a serving member of Tameside Council – helps Philip in his bid to be elected as councillor for Newton.
As children, the brothers may have had to be persuaded to post leaflets, or to spend the day outside a polling station, with the promise of a fish and chip supper.
But now they are motivated by the determination to put something back into the community where they grew up.
And they say their strong sense of community spirit and determination to make a difference stems from their father.
It was almost 40 years ago when the pair first helped to deliver leaflets for former Stalybridge and Hyde MP Tom Pendry alongside dad Joe.
Together they went on to canvass for their dad, who served as a councillor for Newton for more than 30 years.
And now the pair are canvassing together again on exactly the same streets, as Jim – himself a serving member of Tameside Council – helps Philip in his bid to be elected as councillor for Newton.
As children, the brothers may have had to be persuaded to post leaflets, or to spend the day outside a polling station, with the promise of a fish and chip supper.
But now they are motivated by the determination to put something back into the community where they grew up.
And they say their strong sense of community spirit and determination to make a difference stems from their father.
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