Labour’s green U-turn: get angry at the government
It’s natural to be frustrated at Labour’s green U-turn but reflex emotional reactions play into the government’s hands
Read moreDetailsHelen was born and brought up in East Yorkshire, went to the College of Ripon and York St. John to study music and English and then Goldsmith's College, University of London where she completed her training to teach. She has lived in North Yorkshire over 30 years and has brought up three children in the area whilst also teaching in local schools and in the wider community. Helen now lives in Sowerby and has time for her interests of writing, singing, reading, politics and walking. She is Chair of the Thirsk and Bedale branch of the Labour Party.
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