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Helen Godwin is Labour’s metro mayor candidate for 2025 election
Helen Godwin has won a vote of Labour members to become the party’s candidate for the West of England mayoral election on May 1 2025.
The former Bristol cabinet member, who beat her two former cabinet colleagues Nicola Beech and Tom Renhard to the official nomination, says that “better transport across our region” will be her priority.
Godwin had the backing of Bristol North West MP and chief secretary to the treasury, Darren Jones; former mayor Marvin Rees; and former deputy mayors Asher Craig and Craig Cheney.
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“Our region is brimming with opportunity and promise,” said Godwin, the former cabinet member for women, children, education and homes who currently works in local public services consulting at accountancy firm PwC.
“I’m so excited to put our Labour offer to the whole region.
“This is the time. We have a Labour government with absolute commitment to devolution and to good growth, building on our economic success but making sure success benefits all.
“We need better transport across our region, that will be my priority.
“We need additional and affordable homes, and a better link between education and the jobs that our economy needs to grow.
“I will be out talking to local people across our region making sure their priorities are heard.”
Main photo: Labour Party
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