The Press - York

Hello there. I am a young Labour Councillor for Holgate ward, and the Labour Parliamentary candidate for York Outer, with a lot of fresh ideas. I recently won my seat against the national trend,
from the Liberal Democrats.

I am hoping to use this medium to let you know what it is like to be a new Councillor, to build a conversation between myself and residents and to encourage more people to get involved in their
community.

Please also check out some of my other sites:
www.time-4-change.org.uk
www.youtube.com/t4change
www.myspace.com/time_4_change
www.jamesmalexander.bebo.com
www.friendster.com/time4change
www.facebook.com/p/James_Alexander/503093391

All views expressed are personal and do not represent the Labour Group of City of York Council or the national, York or Holgate ward Labour Parties.

Too much food packaging

It amazes me how much packaging supermarkets and producers use for their food products. All of this hits the dustbin almost immediately furthering the problems with the planet’s environment.

The Arclight Centre

The Arclight centre is on Leeman Road, across the road from the national railway museum. Since becoming a Councillor, I wanted to find out more about what the centre does.

Return of the workhouse?

I listened and read with interest David Cameron’s plans for the long-term unemployed. I was intrigued and concerned.

Happy New Year

I think this year is going to be a tough year, but I am looking forward to the challenges that await.

Merry Christmas!

This year has been a bit of a rollercoaster for me. I just want to thank everyone who have made this year so enjoyable.

York Young Labour launch

Last week Hugh Bayley MP and I helped launch a political group that could spawn the future of politics in York and may be even the country. The group is called York Young Labour and is open to anyone in York aged 26 and younger who wants to become more involved with the Labour Party.

The last few weeks

The last few weeks have been rather hectic - hence the lull in writing my blog. I have been preparing for Christmas and tying up loose ends on the Council. I seconded a motion for cross ticketing on York's buses, presented a petition against the potential selling of Back Park and I have opposed the potential closure of Fulford Post Office.

Planning for my first term in Parliament

My Grandad

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Age is just a number

Barring a few grey hairs, I am a relatively young parliamentary candidate. I think there should be more young people standing for elections - bringing new and fresh ideas to our sometimes stagnated political process. While I was recently at the University of York, meeting new members, I came across Claire Hazelgrove, a 19-year-old, second year politics student. From our brief meeting, I could tell she was competent and extremely good-natured.

Lux - Let there be light!

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Well done, Haleh

I want to congratulate Professor Haleh Afshar on her appointment to the House of Lords.