Re: Potential Labour Candidate for Hyndburn
 

I didn't request that he jump now to make the decision Gayle, merely asked if he would let people know beforehand.

Cheers, never heard the constituency be called H&H before.

Re: Potential Labour Candidate for Hyndburn
 

But that is what it should be ... seeing as you do have Haslingden, Rising Bridge, Acre, part of Helmshore and Ewood Bridge in the constituency .....

Re: Potential Labour Candidate for Hyndburn
 

Well, I don't see why they had the need to add 'and H' .. you're either in Hyndburn or not. Just petty. Bit like Blackburn and Darwen.

Re: Potential Labour Candidate for Hyndburn
 

But we're not kate ... we are in the borough of Rossendale but its Hyndburn constituency ... Bernard will tell you exactly what i think of us being in Hyndburns constituency ... when Darwen is with Rossendale for their MP :D... but thats in the past we are in with Hyndburn ... and the constituency should be called Hyndburn & Haslingden ... well id rather have Haslingden & Hyndburn (alphabetical) but the boundary commission goes for the largest first so it would be Hyndburn & Haslingden. But they say the name change would make it too long ... mmmmm Rossendale & Darwen, Blackpool North and Fleetwood, Newcastle upon tyne east and wallsend, Sittingbourne and Sheppey ...

Re: Potential Labour Candidate for Hyndburn
 

Peter Britcliffe has served his 4 year term for St Andrews which ends May 2010 Local Elections.

Presuming the General is the same day and Peter is the candidate for Parliament I expect and understand why he will also stand for St Andrews.

I presume he will decide after what he will do next should he win both.

Re: Potential Labour Candidate for Hyndburn
 

Do any of the prospective candidates have any comment/views on this news story ......the mountain rescue teams in Cumbria have to pay VAT on their equipment
...Prince hails flood heroes – who have to pay VAT on their gear - Home News, UK - The Independent

Re: Potential Labour Candidate for Hyndburn
 

Re: Potential Labour Candidate for Hyndburn
 

It seems perverse that people who save lives (and thus save cost) are not subsidised in one way or another. Clearly Tax is prohibiting or diminishing the service somewhere.

Re: Potential Labour Candidate for Hyndburn
 

I think this service should be provided/funded by the Government full stop.

And life boats

Re: Potential Labour Candidate for Hyndburn
 

I think Graham must have been taking your advice Kate, picture in the Observer of him in shirt and tie - very smart. :D

Re: Potential Labour Candidate for Hyndburn
 

Yes, saw it Gayle ... :D To be honest, have seen him in a suit before. Suppose, once you put yourself in this position, have to watch every step, even the way you blow your nose ... always someone wanting to dig some dirt.

Re. the funding for rescue groups, at least someone is helping ... good on the Lancashire Telegraph.

Lancashire Telegraph donates £21k to Pendle and Rossendale Mountain Rescue (From Lancashire Telegraph)

Re: Potential Labour Candidate for Hyndburn
 

Sorry if I'm late on this, but I've been away:rolleyes: It is a racing cert the Peter would stand in both elections, as I'm sure Graham would too if in similar circumstances, as in life you never put all your eggs in one basket, especially where elections are concerned

Re: Potential Labour Candidate for Hyndburn
 

I agree Jaysay. AndrewB has argued that it wastes money holding by elections. Does Andrew think Peter should therfore stay on or not stand in the first place?

Re: Potential Labour Candidate for Hyndburn
 

I agree Jaysay. AndrewB has argued that it wastes money holding by elections speaking about my position. I am sure Peter would serve both full term resigning as Council Leader and all other Council positions.

Re: Potential Labour Candidate for Hyndburn
 

I don't think you can fulfil the role of district councillor and county councillor alongside being an MP in London most of the week no.