Rachel Eden

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Stabbings in Forbury Gardens
As Reading's Labour Councillors we are united in grief that this tragedy could happen in the diverse, vibrant, welcoming town
Black Reading Labour members statement in support of justice for George Floyd
I believe that the best voices to listen to in the current situation following the murder of George Floyd are
Supporting our community as Deputy Mayor
While I’m looking forward to supporting the Mayor this is at a hugely difficult time for us all.I am sure
Letter to Mr Sharma regarding Dominic Cummings
Following the events of this weekend I have written to Mr Sharma both as a resident in Reading West and
Personal Protective Equipment needed now
As we move into our fourth week of lock down I am increasingly concerned about the lack of planning by
Covid-19 and our Community
Today I sent out my monthly 'Love Reading West' community newsletter. You can subscribe hereHere's some of what I said:"I am
Leaving the EU but not leaving Europe
Today is a day that for me feels very sad. I won't pretend I was always a passionate European, in
Rachel meets Angela Rayner, and senior teachers at Prospect School
School cuts continue to affect local schools
New data from School Cuts campaign run by the National Education Union shows the stark reality that our schools in
Rachel welcomes the President of Kashmir to Reading West
With the current crisis in Kashmir Rachel has been working with John Howarth MEP and neighbouring Labour MP Matt Rodda
Save our shops
I am pleased to support USDAW's campaign to save our high streets. They are calling for a level playing field
Macmillan Coffee morning
A huge number of community groups and businesses large and small took part in the Macmillan coffee morning. I was
900k fewer homeowners under the Tories
Nearly 900,000 fewer under 45s owning their own home at a time when more and more are turning to bank