Letter in support of Labour winning Heslington

Got this letter in today's Press

On May 5, the voters of York are faced with a decision which will have major consequences for the next four years.

They can vote for the Lib Dems and four more years of Tory budgets, as they continue to rely on the local Tories and push through the national agenda from the Tory-led Government.

Or they can vote for change and vote Labour, who have an alternative vision for York, based on protecting local services and reducing waste. As a Heslington resident and parish councillor, I am supporting David Levene.
Since being nominated as the Labour candidate, he has made a point of canvassing the whole of the village and has listened to residents’ concerns.

He launched a petition to call for double-yellow lines on University Road – which the council has now thankfully adopted – and continues to work on traffic and parking issues in the village and Low Mill Close.

Despite what some might say, Labour can win in Heslington, having essentially tied for second last time.
Please support David in the upcoming local elections, a candidate I strongly believe will stand up for the residents of Heslington and listen to their concerns.

Want to vote Conservative in York? You may be left disappointed.

As reported in today's Press, the Conservative Party are not fielding candidates in all wards for the City Council Elections.  If you look at the Council's election page to check nominees you will notice:

Clifton - Only 2 candidates standing in a 3 candidate ward
Fishergate - No candidates in a 2 candidate ward
Guildhall - Only 1 candidate in a 2 candidate ward
Heslington - No candidate
Heworth - 2 candidates in a 3 candidate ward
Holgate - 2 candidates in a 3 candidate ward
Hull Road -  Only 1 candidate in a 2 candidate ward
Huntington and New Earswick - Only 1 candidate in a 3 candidate ward and that candidates nomination form was not valid.
Micklegate - 1 of the candidates forms was not valid so only 2 candidates standing.
Westfield - 2 out of 3 candidates forms had insufficient subscribers


It could be just coincidence that this lack of Conservative candidates will help the Liberal Democrats, especially in wards like Heslington where the Lib Dems are trying to keep the seat.  If it is just a cock up, it shows a high level of incompetence and would you really want to vote for a party who cannot even get their nominations right?