Jonathan Todd

Labour Economist and Strategist

Labour candidate enjoys Wembley trip

11/04/2010 No comment

Inspite of the score line, I recently had a great day at Wembley watching Carlisle United. As a Cumbrian born and bred, and football fanatic, it was with great pride that I saw Carlisle take to the field, cheered on by so many Carlisle United fans.

I played a lot of football when I was growing up and saw many matches at Brunton Park. Sports participation helps build character and keeps people and communities fit. Clubs like Carlisle United are also vital to the health of their communities.

As MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, I’d do all that I could to support and encourage sports participation and Cumbrian teams like Carlisle United.

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Responsible Miliband, Shameless Cameron

[08/01/2012 | No comment]

Ed Miliband talks a lot about responsibility and a responsible capitalism. Given reports in the Observer, I have a feeling that David Cameron will take up similar themes on the Andrew Marr show this morning. This illustrates a dimension of the » read more

Points to be made in EU referendum debate

[24/10/2011 | No comment]

Some points that Labour MPs might make in the EU referendum debate in the Commons today:

First, why now?

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