Joe Morris, Labour’s candidate for the Hexham constituency, attended a town hall meeting in Haltwhistle where he heard from local people about the issues affecting their town. He also spoke with local business owners about the issues affecting their businesses.
Forgotten by the Conservative government
Joe said:
“Haltwhistle is just one example of a town that’s been forgotten about under the Conservatives. With no easy access to banking, traders are suffering, and pensioners are being forced to travel to Brampton or Haydon Bridge to use the Post Office.
“Under a Labour government, we would champion banking hubs to give communities access to cash and businesses access to banking services.
“There is no reason that businesses in towns like Haltwhistle should be abandoned. Their MP should be standing up for them, not sitting back.
“It was great to meet with local people and speak to business owners today. Hearing their concerns is absolutely vital – as this constituency’s first ever Labour MP, I’ll serve every town and community.
“Across this wonderful constituency, high streets are in decline. We need an MP who will be focused on improving our local economy, providing jobs and opportunities and ensuring we have thriving communities across the Tyne Valley and out into our more rural areas.”
