St. Albans Labour News
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Josh Molloy's inspiring article about Labour's achievements for young people |
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 Josh Molloy (pictured) is a 15 year old resident of Park Street who has been helping Roma Mills with her election campaign by canvassing and leafleting in St Albans. He has been inspired by his experiences with Labour Party members to write the following article:
Without a doubt, the overwhelming priority for young people within St Albans is to have an elected representative who is true to their values and a real champion of the City in which they live. So in wake of the expenses scandal, at a time where young people are becoming ever disillusioned with the political process, what's needed is a real local advocate for St Albans. Someone who is prepared to deliver on behalf of there constituents under a government which can secure the economic recovery whilst continuing to invest in our public services. Without question, Roma Mills is that person. Serving the City for over 30 years, Roma has clear a record of success throughout local government, whether this be through delivering on local housing or fighting the rail freight terminal, it's evident to see that she is undoubtedly the right choice for St Albans.
On a national level, for young people in particular, the difference is equally clear, between a Labour government who will protect the frontline schools budget whilst continuing to invest in our education system, or a Conservative administration under which education would be forced down the agenda. Cuts in both the overall schools budget and the Building Schools for the Future programme would both follow, along with Michael Gove's plan to create an 'elitist' teaching system. Only Labour, can guarantee that everyone aged 18-24 will be promised either a job, training, or work experience placement if they are unemployed for more then six months, because we are the essentially the only party whose vision embraces young people at it's very centre.
But this all relates back to the very immediate issue of our economic recovery, which is undoubtedly the defining point of this general election. Led under Gordon Brown's leadership, we can build a fairer Britain, supporting new industries in the low-carbon sector whilst securing the recovery. Let's not allow the Tory message of 'change' to put our economy at risk, leaving families up and down the country isolated in the 'age of austerity' which they threaten. This is exactly why young people throughout the UK need to deliver an outright majority come May 6th; something which I thoroughly hope will be matched here in St Albans Labour.
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Roma Mills, Labour Parliamentary candidate for St Albans pledges support for radical reform |
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DEMREF 2010 URGES LABOUR CANDIDATES TO GET INVOLVED FOLLOWING GORDON BROWN’S RADICAL REFORM PLEDGES
The general election web initiative DEMREF 2010 has called on Labour candidates to declare their views on reforming politics following policy announcements by Gordon Brown.
DEMREF 2010 asks candidates where they stand on fixed-term parliaments, changing the electoral system, lowering the voting age and House of Lords reform – all issues raised by Gordon Brown in his speech on constitutional reform.
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St Albans Labour Parliamentary Candidate, Roma Mills, releases Declaration of Interest |
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Roma Mills, Labour’s Parliamentary Candidate in the coming General Election on 6th May, has released her declaration of interest for members of the public to see. Roma has promised to live in St Albans, as she has done for over 30 years, if elected. She has also promised to keep this as her only home.
 Download the Declaration as a PDF
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Lib-Dems swipe Housing cash for Leisure and other pet projects |
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Roma Mills, Labour’s Parliamentary Candidate for St Albans, has slammed the Liberal Democrat Cabinet’s decision to use £6million of the money they raise from the sale of Ridgeview, a hostel for homeless people, and to take a further £3million from this money for other capital projects.
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Roma Mills urges councils to grab government funding to create job opportunities for local youngsters |
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Roma Mills, Labour group leader and Parliamentary candidate, is urging local councils to grab a slice of the government’s £1 billion Future Jobs Fund to create more employment opportunities for young people. She believes both county and district councils are guilty of missing out on the chance to give local unemployed people a leg up on the job ladder, as well as giving community services the benefits of extra staff.
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Labour group leader claims residents are being denied a say on Westminster Lodge plans |
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Roma Mills, Labour group leader on the district council, has condemned the timing of the public consultation over the proposed replacement for Westminster Lodge leisure centre. She believes that by scheduling it to coincide with the start of the school holidays, Lib-Dem district council leaders are denying local families the chance to have their say on plans described as a ‘leisure let-down’.
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Roma Mills backs new museum initiative |
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Roma Mills, Labour parliamentary candidate and the party’s group leader on the district council, has backed proposals for a new museum for St Albans. Her support comes in response to a campaign launched last week by a group of local residents which highlights problems with the current museum building on Hatfield Road.
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St Albans’ carbon footprint is shrinking |
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The carbon footprint of St Albans residents is shrinking, according to the latest figures released by the Government. A report issued by the Department of Energy and Climate Change on Thursday, September 17th, shows that a total of 8.5 tonnes of CO2 was emitted in the district per head of population in 2007, compared to 8.9 tonnes in 2005.
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Roma Mills attacks latest attempt to cut taxi vouchers for the elderly |
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Labour group leader Cllr Roma Mills has criticised the latest attempt by Lib-Dem district council leaders to restrict the number of elderly and disabled residents who are eligible for free taxi vouchers. Responding to a review of the scheme announced last week, Roma Mills, who is also the party’s Parliamentary candidate, described the possible cuts as harsh and unnecessary.
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Labour leader sees red over Orange phone mast |
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Labour group leader Cllr Roma Mills has hit out at district and county council leaders for failing to protect Gurney Court Road residents from the threat of a new phone mast on their doorsteps. She believes that the Planning Inspectorate’s decision to give Orange the go ahead for a mast on the junction with Sandpit Lane is the result of years of inaction by local Lib-Dem and Conservative councillors.
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Fair deal on tips will help restaurant workers in St Albans |
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Labour Parliamentary candidate Roma Mills has welcomed the news that local workers will now be guaranteed a fair deal on any tips that they earn. Rule changes that came into effect on October 1st mean that is now illegal for businesses to use tips to bring staff pay up to the minimum wage.
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Fly-tipping on the rise in St Albans |
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St Albans has suffered another big increase in fly-tipping, according to the latest government figures. According to a new report from Defra, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, there were a total of 863 local fly-tipping incidents in 2008-9, up from 729 the year before.
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Roma Mills takes latest CO2 campaign to the heart of St Albans |
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Campaigners led by Labour Parliamentary candidate Roma Mills met at The Peahen junction in St Albans on Sunday 22nd November to draw attention to the latest efforts to cut down on journeys by car. Reflecting recent concerns over the levels of air pollution in the city centre, Roma Mills encouraged residents to back the Government’s Act On CO2 campaign, which aims to get people to drive five miles less a week.
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Free hospital parking plan is good news for Townsend Estate residents |
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Roma Mills, district councillor for Batchwood, has welcomed the news that car parking charges for hospital in-patients and their visitors will be scrapped over the next three years. She is hoping that the recent announcement by health secretary Andy Burnham will benefit not just those visiting the City Hospital in her ward, but also residents who regularly suffer parking chaos on streets near to the site.
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