This is the web site of the Hertsmere Constituency Labour Party. Hertsmere is situated in south Hertfordshire and is made up of the Borehamwood, Elstree, Bushey, Potters Bar, Shenley and Aldenham wards. The Labour Party is a democratic socialist party, The Labour Party was set up in 1900 to fight for representation for the Labour movement, trade unions and socialist societies, in Parliament

Local News

Melrose Avenue. [March 21st 2005]

Behind the Politics.

There has been much in the local press about the ongoing problems in Melrose Avenue.

Brian York, as the County Councillor for the area, has been working tirelessly to resolve this issue. This letter was written to explain the extent to which he has worked, with all party support, to resolve this complex problem (as published in the more here

Borehamwood Community Shops. [March 21st 2005]

Labour's Successful Fight to Save Community Shops

Hertsmere Labour Group, the Town Council Labour Group, Labour MEP Richard Howitt, along with Prospective MP Kelly Tebb and County Councillors Brian York and John Metcalf all united in their determination to ensure the survival of the Town's two Community Shops. This effort has now .... more here

Labour's Good News On Health Care. [March 20th 2005]

Labour Health Secretary, John Reid MP, has announced a cash boost for Hertsmere Primary Care Trust (PCT) of £100 million for this year rising to £120 million by 2008. The result of this increase means that the PCT can focus on frontline NHS health issues across the Borough. They will also be able to concentrate much more on preventative medicine as well as cure. The NHS, safe and well under Labo .... more here

Leon Reefe talks to the BBC. [January 5th 2005]

Councillor Leon Reefe, Hertsmere Labour Group leader, was asked to comment on immigration policies, taxi drivers and the recent ITV politics reality show "Vote for Me". See here for more information.