I am Mike Cordingley. I live near Sevenways.
I was a Labour Councillor in Trafford until 2026. I have since lapsed my membership of the Labour Party, but remain aligned to its values, even if the party is prone to forgetfulness.
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Council gets to lock horns over Children’s Service Failings
An attempt to preview the coming council showdowns over the Children’s Service Ofsted.
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Not Good – Inspections of key services confirm Trafford’s worst fears
On the Political fallout from critical reports on the performance of Children’s Services and Adult Care Services in Trafford.
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I care!
A leader that gives every sign he thinks that rules are for suckers is the last thing this country needs. Laurie Noble, CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons link
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Whoah! Hold your horses!
Keir Starmer will not be the leader of the Labour Party at the next election! That question seems to be settled. I’m not sure anything else is sorted, nor should it be. Why the rush into the unknown? Everyone knows that Andy Burnham wants the job. Everyone knows that Wes Streeting wants the job. It…
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Just to be different!
In which a succession of Labour policies generating good news stories have materialised under the radar, yet deserving of a wider airing.
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mikecordingley@canal27ways.uk
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