"We're backing Alex"
Alex's campaign is being supported by Labour Party members, Councillors, Northfield's community leaders, Trade Unionists and local residents.
Former MP for Birmingham Northfield
Richard Burden MP
“There is real depth to Alex's politics, informed by his own life experience.
“He is pragmatic, but he always remains true to the principles that brought him into the Labour Party in the first place. Alex is the genuine article.”
Nathaniel Yeo
Secretary, Kings Norton Labour
"I’ve worked alongside Alex and seen first-hand how he makes himself accountable to local members. He’s a relentless campaigner who always puts our community first. He’s principled and holds real Labour values He’s ready to win in Northfield and ready to deliver for our community in Parliament.
Cllr Kerry Jenkins
Councillor for Moseley
"Young people in Northfield need Alex in Parliament.
"As a Councillor, Alex has fought against cuts to Children’s Services and as an MP will make sure Northfield’s young people get the opportunities they deserve."
Tina Whitmore
Former Colleague, Morrisons Rubery
"From working alongside Alex on the shop floor, I know he will be our voice in Parliament.
"I trust him to work alongside local businesses, unions, and our community to get a fair deal for working people.
Joe Baker
Trade Unionist & Labour Member
"Alex has always stood up for working people, and his Trade Union values are unwavering. Northfield needs a local MP who's on our side, fighting in Parliament for better pay and working conditions. That's why I'm supporting Alex to be our next Labour Candidate.
Sourish Mahapatra
Labour Member, Kings Norton
"Alex's track record of winning seats for Labour in Northfield speaks for itself. I've worked alongside him for years, and I know he's our best chance of beating Gary Sambrook and winning back Northfield."
Liz Charnley
Labour Member, Kings Norton
"Alex’s longstanding care for and commitment to our community is unwavering. I was relieved when he launched a food service for local children after the Tories voted against free school meals. I’d be proud to vote for him to be Northfield's next MP."
George Walker
Co-Chair, GMB Young Workers
"From the shop floor to the picket line, only Alex has a track record of standing up for young workers. I know he'll fight alongside a Labour government for better pay, working conditions and opportunities for young workers."
Alice Knott
Environmental Campaigner
"Time is running out to halt the effects of the climate crisis. Northfield needs an MP that will fight to end our reliance on fossil fuels and put climate action at the heart of the next Labour Government's agenda."
Sam Harris
Labour Member and Housing Activist
"Everybody in Northfield deserves the security of a good home. The tory housing crisis has denied too many of us that right. Its time Northfield had a Labour MP like Alex with the life experience and vision to stand up for the rights of tenants and homeowners"
Adam Waters
Weoley Labour Party Member.
Climate Activist.
This has been an incredibly difficult decision for me. But I've decided that the best candidate to win in Northfield, represent Northfield, and bring the green jobs that can transform Northfield is Alex. So I’m supporting him to be Labour’s next Parliamentary Candidate in Northfield.
Ann Ferguson
Northfield Labour Member
“The Tory Government’s recent budget was a disaster for local people like me.
”We need a change - and Alex has the potential to make that happen for the people of Northfield.”
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Ciaran Bolton
Northfield Labour Member
"Alex has the experience and ambitious policy ideas to meet the challenges faced by local people. From green manufacturing to fixing the Tory Housing Crisis, I'm backing Alex because he will fight Northfield's corner in Parliament."