Britain deserves better

 

An enjoyable evening spent by your Labour candidates out and about talking to, and being supported by the residents of Lynton Walk and Parc Esmor areas.

Our message seems to be getting across.

We are focusing on the issues which matter to the people - the cost of living crisis and creating a stronger, fairer and greener Wales.

Whilst some Tory politicians are more concerned about photo opportunities with the Prime Minister and protecting his position than they are about helping people with the cost of-living crisis.

#YourCounty #YourTown #YourVoice #YourVote #VoteLabour

You can tell when Boris Johnson is telling a lie - his lips are moving

The London PM sneaked into a quiet holiday park in Rhyl yesterday. Not actually meeting local people. Just our Tory MP aka #DoctorDolittle and our Tory MS Gareth #TwoJobs Davies. Once again, Boris Johnson lied. He claimed that "Conservative councils charge the lowest in the country; I think Labour councils charge some of the highest."

Unfortunately for him, we know different. (Link to a fullfact.org page)

It’s true that Conservative councils charge lower band D council tax, but that's only because Tory areas have more expensive houses, which means they have more houses in higher bands. Tory controlled councils can therefore often afford to have lower rates on band D homes.

***The average council tax in Conservative areas is much higher than in Labour areas. And the average in Liberal Democrat areas is higher still.***

He also said "In this election, it's also about which party is really getting on with the job and focusing on the things that matter."

And we all know which party that is. The one that got behind the people and followed the same rules. And didn't go off partying.

#YourCounty #YourTown #YourVoice #YourVote #VoteLabour

Our thought for the day

Here's a quote from Steve Baker, prominent Tory MP,  talking about #Partygate

"People lived under barbaric rules. They were told that if they deviated one iota from the law they would kill people. And they suffered for it … Meanwhile in No 10, where they should have been obeying both the letter and spirit of the rules, clearly they breached both."

It's impossible to give any credibility to Tory candidates and supporters, knocking on your doors, who have yet to come out and condemn what their leader got up to.

Give Boris Johnson the message he deserves on May 5th, or use your postal vote.

#YourCounty #YourTown #YourVoice #YourVote #VoteLabour

One week of campaigning down, two more to go!

 

In our first week of being out and about, delivering our message and talking with residents, it's clear they want (and deserve) a rules-based system built on decency and honesty.

Only 2 weeks remain until the #LocalElections2022 on May 5th.

Please vote to reject lying, cheating, and general dishonesty. 

For better, more trustworthy leadership, vote for a Labour Councillor!

#YourCounty #YourTown #YourVoice #YourVote #VoteLabour

More waffle from our local Tory friends. Don't believe their empty promises.

Let's look at these claims from the Welsh Tories.

The levelling up money. Despite repeated promises, the UK Government's promises leaves Wales with less say over less money. Wales will lose over £1bn that could have been used to grow the economy and support our most disadvantaged communities. This is not #LevellingUp, it’s #LevellingDown

The house building targets. Denbighshire (DCC) administers the Rent to Own grant for the Welsh Government, a scheme which supports applicants who do not have the minimum five per cent deposit to buy a home, but are otherwise able to access a mortgage. The scheme in Denbighshire, which is operated through Registered Social Landlords (RSLs), was initially allocated £1.8m over a three-year period between 2018 – 2021 and due to the success of the scheme in the county, an additional £5.8m has been secured from Welsh Government. So it's mostly thanks to Labour Welsh Government money!

Lastly, the flood defence scheme. Ahead of schedule and under budget is good. But the substantial amount of that funding came through the Welsh Government Coastal Risk Management scheme. The defences wouldn't have been improved had it not been for Welsh Labour.

They've been in control for the last 5 years, and more. And most of the *council* complaints we're hearing from residents refer to DCC not (Labour controlled) Rhyl Town Council. It's time to give Labour a chance at controlling DCC. #VoteLabour on May 5th

 

A vote on May 5th for the Conservative candidates is basically a vote of support for Boris Johnson. Please #VoteLabour

 Boris Johnson broke the law and disrespected the British public. 

Britain deserves better. A Labour government would bring decency, honesty and integrity back to our politics.

A vote on May 5th for the Conservative candidates is basically a vote of support for Boris Johnson. Please #VoteLabour

#YourTown #YourVoice #YourVote #VoteLabour

Only Labour have your interests and welfare at heart. #VoteLabour on May 5th.

 Nearly half of all households in Wales could now be in fuel poverty.

See Energy chiefs fear 40% of Britons could fall into fuel poverty

Estimates of fuel poverty published by the Welsh Government, suggest up to 45% (614,000) of all households in Wales could be in fuel poverty following the price cap increase this month.

Sadly, we know the worst is yet to come. We are in the midst of an unprecedented cost-of-living crisis, which is being driven by runaway energy prices. The war in Ukraine has deepened this crisis. The Tories main answer so far is a £200 rebate on electricity bills, which must be repaid by every bill payer over five years, which is just too little.

The Welsh Government has invested more than £380 million to support low income households since November, including a £200 payment to help pay bills over the winter. They will provide additional support for fuel costs next winter, and are considering how to extend the £200 payment to more people.

Households in council tax bands A-D and those who receive support from the council tax reduction scheme will also receive a £150 payment.

A further £25 million is available to local authorities in the form of a discretionary fund to provide additional and targeted support for households struggling with the massive surge in the costs of living.

Plus a further £15 million has been made available for the Discretionary Assistance Fund to provide financial support for those experiencing extreme financial pressures, extending the additional support until the end of March 2023.

Only Labour have your interests and welfare at heart. #VoteLabour on May 5th.

100 years of Welsh Labour, a proud tradition

 

This year marks a century since the Labour Party first won more seats than any other party at a General Election in Wales.

A hundred years later and Welsh Labour is still winning in Wales.

We stand on the shoulders of the giants of our past and we use that platform to work every day to earn and re-earn the trust of people in Wales to make that stronger, fairer, greener future for our country.

Help us to keep this good work going. #VoteLabour on May 5th.

Do you know how much the Tories have cost your family?

Many of the residents that we've been speaking to this week are outraged at the Prime Minister's flimsy apology in the Commons and angry about the cost of living crisis, which has damaged the finances of families, young people, pensioners and businesses.

The Tories don’t have an answer to the crisis, because they are the crisis!!! 

The link below takes you to a website where you can find out how much your own finances have suffered under their watch:

The Cost of the Conservatives

#VoteLabour for a #BetterDeal

It's not all election campaigning

 

It was lovely this evening to be able to take an hour or so off from our campaigning, to make a real difference  to our lovely town and its amazing beach. We attended the latest #RhylBeachClean, organised by our very own RTC Plastirion Ward candidate, KeithJones, who is a keen and committed environmentalist as well as dedicated Rhyl Town Councillor.

Many thanks to Annie Bartzsch, Barry Mellor, Brian Blakeley, Cheryl Williams and Alex Walker for joining in. Good luck with your election camapigns!

Why it is so important to vote for Labour on 5 May

As the news article link below clearly demonstrates, fuel poverty is going to be a feature of many homes in the coming months.

The Welsh Government has released some new fuel poverty estimates and they are seriously worrying. 

Since the energy price cap increase, 98% of low income households are predicted to be in fuel poverty — with 41% of low income households in severe fuel poverty. Overall, 45% of ALL Welsh households could be in fuel poverty.

This spiralling cost of living crisis is clearly unsustainable. The government cannot continue to stand aside and look on as this situation gets worse and worse. Far from levelling up, this Tory government is actively plunging scores of people into poverty.

We simply can not afford to let the Tories be in control. Whether it is the London Parliament, the Welsh Senedd, Denbighshire CC, Rhyl Town Council. Only a vote for Labour on 5 May can stop them. #YourTown #YourVoice #YourVote #VoteLabour

Energy chiefs fear 40% of Britons could fall into fuel poverty in ‘truly horrific winter’

Spreading the word

The Rhyl East team were out in force again this evening. Pictured is the site of our proposed new minor injuries unit, a much needed facility, and supported by our Welsh Labour Government here in Wales. Whilst the local Tories make promises, Welsh Labour make commitments. #VoteLabour on 5th May!

Introducing

Jacquie McAlpine, your prospective Denbighshire County Councillor for Rhyl East ward, and reintroducing Barry Mellor, your existing Denbighshire County Councillor, aiming for re-election.

Introducing

Stephen Feeney, your prospective Rhyl Town Councillor for Bryn Hedydd ward, and reintroducing Barry Mellor, your existing Rhyl Town Councillor, aiming for re-election.

Introducing

Annie Bartzsch, your prospective Rhyl Town Councillor for Plastirion ward, and reintroducing Keith Jones, your existing Rhyl Town Councillor, aiming for re-election.

Welcome to our Rhyl East Labour blog and webpage!

Hi! We already have a facebook group @RhylEastLabour but some folk are not on facebook so we've created this blog and webpage so that they can also keep up to date with us.

We will share any facebook posts on here.

You can also use the contact form on the right to get in touch with us.

#YourTown #YourVoice #YourVote #VoteLabour