Team Labour

Another big turnout on the streets of Newton once again today with Phil Fitzpatrick leading this team. Another warm welcome on the doorstep also with lots of pledges of support and offers of help.

Phil and his team can be seen here on Ashton Rd

A Safer Hyde

Hyde is safer with Labour. Today, the chance of being a victim of crime is at its lowest level since 1981. Due to Labour’s policies crime is down, and thanks to our investment police officer numbers are at a historic high.

Only Labour has the policies to address the challenges of the future. I recognise that new challenges need new and different approaches. Labour is giving the police and our local community new powers to tackle anti-social behaviour; investing in neighbourhood policing.

If elected I will make the safety of residents living in Hyde my number one priority.

Phil Fitzpatrick

M.E.N covers election launch

Click on the link below to see coverage of Labour's Newton election launch by Channel M and the Manchester Evening News.

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1089776_labour_vow_to_defeat_bnp_

Warm welcome on the doorstep for Labour

Louise Heenan and her family are backing Philip Fitzpatrick in the by-election because of the proven track record of Labour councillors in Newton.
Instead of just hitting the streets at election time mum-of-two Louise says Labour have proved that they are always on hand.
And she says residents in Newton know that when they need help from local councillors, their local Labour team deliver.
“With Labour councillors you know that they will get things done for the Newton community,” said mum-of-two Louise.
“Other parties come around with leaflets at election time, but this is the only time that we see them.
“I’ve seen Philip around the area and I know that as a local man he knows what’s important in the area and what we all care about.
“On election day there’s no question who I’ll be voting for – it will be Philip Fitzpatrick.”

Labour Party supporters launch campaign

Dozens of Labour Party members and supporters helped launch the campaign to elect Phil Fitzpatrick as local councillor.

At an event to formally launch the Labour Party’s by-election campaign in Newton, Phil received strong backing from Stalybridge and Hyde MP James Purnell, North West MEP Gary Titley and Newton councillor Peter Robinson.

They were joined by more than 50 Labour Party supporters, who then went out into Newton to post leaflets and talk to residents about the by-election, which follows the death of Cllr Margaret Oldham.

Gary Titley said the turnout was “positively inspirational”. And Mr Purnell said the turnout reflected the determination there was for the seat to remain Labour.

“The turnout is testament to how highly people thought of Margaret, how sorry they are that she has died and how determined we all are to see Philip elected as a councillor for Labour,” said Mr Purnell.

“Philip is a local candidate, who understands what people want and he would make a fantastic councillor.”

Tell Phil your views

Disscussion is key during any election period. I would like to invite you to consult with myself on issues concerning Newton. From play areas to bin collection, from parking to policing. It’s our area, I want to hear from you.

Phil can be seen here out and about discussing issues with local resident Stanly Hulme on Talbot Rd.

James Purnell MP backs Philip Fitzpatrick

HYDE and Stalybridge MP James Purnell is among those who are backing Philip Fitzpatrick in the countdown to the by-election.Mr Purnell, who is Secretary of State for State for Work and Pensions, is part of the team of local politicians and Labour Party supporters who will be spending time in Newton in the run-up to the February 5 ballot.And he hopes voters will elect Philip as councillor, which would strengthen the Labour Party’s commitment to supporting local people.Mr Purnell said: “Labour councillors take on an active role in the Newton ward and have achieved considerable successes.“Living in the heart of Newton, Philip already understands many of the problems and challenges faced by those living in the ward."He would be a valuable addition to the Newton team – continuing the tradition of strong Labour politicians in the ward.”