Chase Terrace ward proud to be flying the Cooperative flag

The candidates for Chase Terrace ward in May’s Lichfield District Council elections standing as “Labour and Co-operative” say that they are proud to be flying the Cooperative flag

Steve Norman and Sue Woodward are members of both the Labour Party and its sister Party, The Cooperative Party and are therefore now standing as Labour & Co-operative Candidates. They believe that they are the first candidates for Lichfield District Council to do so.

Since 1927, the Labour Party and the Co-operative Party have maintained an electoral agreement which allows for candidates to stand on a joint Labour and Co-operative platform. There are over 1,200 Labour & Co-operative Councillors across the country, alongside 26 Labour & Co-operative MPs and numerous MSPs, MSs and Mayors.

Steve Norman said:

“Being a Co-operative member signals a belief in the values of honesty, openness, social responsibility, fairness and caring for others. This is what I came into politics for and to put these values into action.”

Sue Woodward said:

“For me, cooperation is about inclusion and partnership working. People don’t want councils doing things to them but with them and we have seen real progress on partnerships and co-production here in Burntwood, not least as members if the Cooperative Councils Innovation Network.”

Although Sue and Steve are the only official Labour & Cooperative candidates, other candidates across Lichfield District and also longstanding members of the Cooperative Party including Diane Evans (a candidate in Boney Hay & Central ward) and Raj Kulkarni (standing in Boley Park).

Di Evans said:

“I strongly believe in Cooperative Party values their values have proved so important for Burntwood, where we work together, trust and listen to each other, to ensure that our town continues to develop as a thriving and vibrant area for the benefit of all residents.”

Raj Kulkarni said:

“After 23 years of local Conservative rule and 13 of national Conservative rule, our society is too divided. Now more than ever we need to reunite society. The Cooperative Party has the values to do this, in partnership with the Labour Party. I am proud to help in this endeavour.”

Joe Fortune, General Secretary at the Co-operative Party added:

“The Co-operative Party is a growing force in councils across the country. Together we have brought change on issues like modern slavery, fair tax, high streets and food justice. We have achieved so much, but there is still much more to do.

“This May, the Co-operative Party will be standing a record number of candidates. I’m excited to see us elect these brilliant candidates and see the co-operative difference they will make at town halls across the country.”