Posted by: Becky Charlwood | April 25, 2010

the Pudsey Campaign trail – with a bit of celebrity sparkle

I’ve been given the opportunity and privilege of standing as a candidate for Labour in the Leeds city council ward of Horsforth.  The election excitement is enhanced because it’s being held at the same time as the general election, Horsforth is within the marginal constituency of Pudsey where Jamie Hanley is fighting to keep the seat Labour, closely challenged by the Tories.  We had a very special visitor to the ward on Thursday, Eddie Izzard – a big Labour supporter, comedian, film star and marathon man – came to Horsforth and took a walk with me and Jamie around the town.  We took a route from the campaign office up to Town Street where we walked around Morrisons meeting voters and staff, causing quite a stir…

http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/Video-Comedian-Eddie-Izzard-talks.6250200.jp

Below see Eddie Izzard giving me a funny personal endorsement…  Enjoy…



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  1. Brilliant Becky! Good luck :-)


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