Joe Robinson, of Rotherham TUSC, will stand for Maltby Town Council (Maltby North ward) after his efforts triggered a by-election, and thus giving the people a chance to vote for an alternative!
The by-election for Maltby North ward will take place on Thursday 7th March, after Joe did the hard work and triggered an election. With only one other independent contesting the seat, TUSC has the opportunity for a good result. The following is taken from the TUSC election leaflet (see below).
The by-election for Maltby North ward will take place on Thursday 7th March, after Joe did the hard work and triggered an election. With only one other independent contesting the seat, TUSC has the opportunity for a good result. The following is taken from the TUSC election leaflet (see below).
JOE ROBINSON was born in Maltby and still lives here with his young family. Joe is almost 21 years old and works as a plater/welder.
He has been active in the campaign to save Rotherham hospital from the brutal cuts announced before Christmas. Joe has also twice protested against racism and the far-right at Unite Against Fascism rallies in Rotherham.
He has been active in the campaign to save Rotherham hospital from the brutal cuts announced before Christmas. Joe has also twice protested against racism and the far-right at Unite Against Fascism rallies in Rotherham.
Joe says: “A quarter of Maltby’s population has left in the last ten years. Now the pit has shut with the loss of 550 jobs. Maltby needs young people and young people need a future. As a young person myself, I feel that I can shake up the Town Council from its complacency. "Maltby has always been Labour but the Labour Party seem to take people and their votes for granted. If I get elected, I will be a voice for you on the council not tied to a party line, and I will work WITH and FOR the community".