Blackburn Labour Party
Richmond Chambers - Richmond Terrace - Blackburn - BB1 7AS
Tel: (01254) 52317 - Fax: (01254) 682213
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Blackburn is administered by Blackburn with Darwen Unitary Authority, which has been, until this year, controlled by the Labour Party since 1983. Blackburn has also sent a Labour MP to Westminster continuously in 17 general elections since 1945. Jack Straw was first elected in 1979 and previous MP for Blackburn includes former Labour cabinet minister Barbara Castle, who represented the town in Westminster from 1945 to 1979.
Jack became the 13th Foreign Secretary since 1968, the fifth Labour Foreign Secretary from a distinguished group including former Labour Prime Minister, James Callaghan. Jack, previously Home Secretary, was appointed to in June 2001 and held the office with distinction. In May 2006 Jack was appointed as Leader of the House of Commons and Lord Privy Seal. Jack has now been appointed as Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor in the latest cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister, Gordon Brown.
For more information about Jack visit his website http://www.jackstrawmp.org.uk
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Historical Documents from Blackburn's past |
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The Labour Party has launched a new website which includes a number of great features - There's an inter-active map highlighting where Labour's record investment in health is being spent in you area; a feature where you can receive a personal prescription for a healthier life; and there are reminders throughout of how the Tories wrecked the NHS. |
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You can now watch Labour Party online videos by visiting Labour's Youtube channel |
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A picture from the past. Can you recognise anybody from Blackburn CND |
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Blackburn Labour Party Disability Officer |
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Blackburn Labour Party honours its' Secretary of over 25 years |
Rt Hon Jack Straw MP