Far from making the road to Brexit easier, abandoning workers’ and EU citizens’ rights is actually making it more complicated – and we all know where that can lead.
Tag: Workington

Let’s hold these Tories to account
Inequality at the Hustings
The first question at last night’s hustings was about inequality. It’s ironic that this first question demonstrated the inequality between the candidates, both in competence and in understanding. The labour candidate, Sue Hayman was confident, knowledgeable and passionate. Mark Jenkinson, the local conservative’s answer was superficial, uninformed and characterised by soundbytes delivered by rote without […]
Hustings, Workington 9/12/2019
I give you last night’s hustings in Workington

Mark “the potato” Jenkinson didn’t agree to be interviewed. This is his very own ’empty chair’.
Jill Perry is the Green party’s parliamentary candidate for Workington
The Brexit party was in Workington, Cumbria this weekend. Sorry about the poor video quality. That’s what happens when you try to interview people and do everything yourself. Oh well. The ‘Brexiteers’ amateurism was a joy to behold. The candidate could hardly get a word in because of his volunteer helper whose attempts at political […]