Colin Burgon MP

Representing Elmet since 1997

Colin was born and brought up in Leeds and lives in the heart of the constituency.  Local issues have always been at the centre of his campaigning - a fact recognized by constituents who have now elected him three times as their representative.  In the 2005 general election, he was one of a handful of labour MPs to increase their majority.

 
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Boston Spa School students visit Parliament
Colin shows a group of students from Boston Spa School around the Houses of Parliament.

Christain Aid 'Cut the Carbon' march
As part of the campaign to raise the profile of climate change 20 Christian Aid marchers walked more than 1,000 miles through the country to the London Stock Exchange. In August 2007 I joined the march from Methley to Woodlesford alongside local people.

British Legion Commemoration
Colin joined the parade in Wetherby to celebrate the Collingham and District British Legions's 70th anniversary. June 2007

Celebration for Garforth WMC's Centenary
Colin Burgon and Garforth Councillor Mark Dobson and marking 100 years Garforth Working Men's Club. August 2007

Demonstration against Trident replacement
14.3.07 Colin is pictured with Dr Stuart Parkinson (director, Scientists for Global Responsibility), Anita Roddick, CB, Jon Trickett MP, Kate Hudson (Ch. CND), Jeremy Corbyn MP, Katy Clark MP, Annie Lennox, Vivienne Westwood, Ian Gibson MP, Joan Ruddock MP

MP helps Kippax shop fight supermarket
Colin Burgon Labour Cllr James Lewis recently visited Kippax's co-op to hear from store managers and trade body the Association of Convenience Stores about the role that local shops play in communities.

"Think Global Act Local"
Colin Burgon MP & Cllr James Lewis visited Kippax North Junior and Infant School to hear about the school’s bid for ‘Green-flag’ environmental friendliness status.

Leeds Homeworkers Campaign
Homeworkers petition minister to demand employment rights (left to right) Nesta Holden (NGH), Jim Fitzpatrick MP, Colin Burgon MP, Gareth Edwards (homeworker) and Pamela James (homeworker).

trident
Colin discusses Trident with congregation at St Benedict's Garforth

Garforth Community College
Colin at Garforth Community College with the School Council, Headteacher Paul Edwards and Cllr James Lewis

Unveiling Methley pit memorial

Garforth Community College Arts Festival

With Hugo Chavez

Listening to Hugo Chavez
Colin invited Venezuelan president to the House of Commons

Garforth Residents Assoc.
Colin at Sausage Week in Garforth

National Poverty Week Hearing Dec.06

With Economic Treasury Secretary
Colin with Ed Balls at launch of Child Trust Fund Week

With headteacher Rhoda Wallace
Presenting headteacher of Whinmoor St Pauls with House of Commons Whisky

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