What has Leigh done for our communities?
Leigh is leader of the Labour group at Somerset Council, a council he has been a member of for 11 years. He was a member of Sedgemoor for the last 12 years of its existence until absorbed in to the new Somerset Unitary. He has been a member of various boards for the LGA as a Labour Councillor. He works hard at branch, CLP, regionally and nationally, he has attended and taken an active part in many party conferences.
As the Association of Labour Councillors rep for the SW, he speaks up for and supports our elected councillors every day. In this role he have led many training sessions, including ‘be a councillor’, ‘whip training’ and ‘small groups can make an impact’.
As Chair of Unite the Union Regional political liaison committee, he works daily to communicate to of our members about political issues.
As leader of the Labour group he has been able to work to make our voice heard, under his leadership Labour has impacted the residents of Somerset in a positive way. Taking this experience and building on it will make him an effective MP for our community.
Endorsements
Leigh Redman, Councillor, Campaigner, Family man, Friend, Bridgwater to the core.
Leigh Redman was born & has lived, all his life, in the Bridgwater constituency. He has worked hard as a local community champion, from Firefighter to Councillor, for more than 30 years, he can clearly demonstrate a long resume of community work and is rooted in Bridgwater & surrounding villages. He would be a Bridgwater voice in Westminster not another voice of Westminster in Bridgwater.
Neil Guild
ENDORSEMENT – Neil Guild, UNISON SW Regional Convenor & previous PPC, “No one works harder for the Labour party in Somerset than Leigh Redman. As Leader of the Labour group at Somerset Council he has fought tirelessly for Labour & Bridgwater residents in holding our political opponents to account. Leigh is always ready to challenge wrong and to champion those who have been unfairly treated. He has made a real difference in protecting essential services and continues that work now. He has also been an ally to my union, UNISON, for many years during some very difficult times.
“I’m proud to call him a friend. Leigh would be an amazing Labour parliamentary candidate for Bridgwater and surrounding villages.”
Cllr Tudor Evans OBE, Leader of Plymouth Council
ENDORSEMENT – Cllr Tudor Evans OBE, Leader of Plymouth Council, “I’ve known Leigh Redman for many years now, as an experienced Councillor who works effectively at regional and national level. His campaigning skills are the stuff of legend. He is, to members across the South West, Mr Bridgwater.”
Steve Preddy, Unite the Union SW Regional Secretary
ENDORSEMENT – Steve Preddy, Unite the Union SW Regional Secretary, “Over years of working with Leigh I have come to respect him as a person of integrity and honesty. His constant commitment, striving to secure the best for the people of Bridgwater and Somerset”.
Cllr Vince Maple, leader of Medway council
ENDORSEMENT – Cllr Vince Maple, leader of Medway council, “I’ve worked closely with Leigh on the Association of Labour Councillors where he has been an outstanding voice for the South West. With his never give up attitude, determination to deliver for his community and wide experience I have no doubt Leigh will be the strongest parliamentary candidate possible for Bridgwater.”
Tam McFarlane, FBU National Officer
ENDORSEMENT – Tam McFarlane, FBU National Officer, “Brilliant news that Leigh is standing, and a fantastic opportunity for the new constituency to elect a local, progressive and hard working representative as their new Member of Parliament!”
