2011 Local Elections
Labour win Roe Lee for the first time ever
Labour’s candidate, Phil Riley, won the previously Tory stronghold of Roe Lee by 66 votes in the Local Elections on May 5 with a huge swing to the Labour Party. Phil says ” this victory reflects the fact that the people of the Blackburn believe that the coalition government’s cuts programme is basically unfair as it hits poorer parts of the country much harder than well-off places. Although David Cameron likes to say that we are all in this together, any analysis of the cuts shows that places like Blackburn are more in it than others. Labour councils will act to protect the most vulnerable sections of society but it will not be easy. ”
Phil can be contacted on 01254 260468 or at phil.riley@blackburn.gov.uk
The result was as follows:-
Maureen McGarvey – Conservatives 917
Phil Riley – Labour 983
Nancy Shaw-Farmer – BNP 175
Jack Straw
Constituents can contact Jack in a variety of ways: 
Telephone: 01254 52317
Email: jack.straw@blackburnlabour.org
Post: Jack Straw MP, Richmond Chambers, Richmond Terrace, Blackburn, BB1 7AS
In addition to arranging a meeting with Jack personally, Jack’s dedicated staff are available in the Constituency Office situated in the town centre. Appointments are neccesary and are available between 10am and 1pm, to make one just call the telephone number above.
Jack also maintains a blog on this site.
