Endorsements for Cat Eccles

Cat is a local representative who works tirelessly and listens to the community she represents and helps at all levels to get residents issues resolved.
Stourbridge needs a local person as MP to represent them not an outsider.
— Cllr Mo Hanif, Councillor for Lye and Stourbridge North
Cat cares deeply about what happens in Stourbridge, and supports the people of the town in any way she can. Cat is great at getting things done. Being our MP would enable her to continue this work in Parliament. She’s a brilliant candidate and I’ll definitely be voting for her!
— Elena Thomas, artist & labour party member, pedmore & Stourbridge east
Cat Eccles has been an amazing Councillor – no one could have worked harder to focus on improving the daily lives of local people. Cat has fought many campaigns important to local residents such as to retain our café at the local leisure centre, to keep open our station ticket office, and the community speed watch campaign. Cat has been a consistent champion for our environment and has led vital campaigns to protect our green spaces and against the heinous use of pesticides on our verges by the Tory council. Cat is always approachable and empathetic, and we are heartened that we have her strong and effective voice in Council to stand up for the interests of those she represents. We are confident that she would continue to do so if elected as our Member of Parliament.
— The Cobb family, Labour party members, wollaston & Stourbridge town
To win Stourbridge in the General Election, we need a candidate who already lives in the constituency and is well known in the Labour Party and the community. Our candidate should also have a record of successful campaigning for Labour. Cat Eccles meets all these
criteria, and I am delighted to endorse her candidature.
— Terry Davis, Former Labour MP for Bromsgrove and Birmingham Hodge Hill, Labour Party Member, Pedmore and Stourbridge East
In all the years I have known Cat I have been impressed by her person-centred values. She cares deeply about the people she represents and the issues important to them. She is diligent in her work as a councillor and brings a wealth of local knowledge to this. I believe she would make a formidable MP for Stourbridge for many years to come.
— Paul White, Labour Party Member, Norton
I am endorsing Cat’s application because she is passionate about her role to do and be the best for the residents of Stourbridge and indeed the Dudley Borough. I also believe Cat is the best applicant, she has a good background in our NHS & works tirelessly to deliver the best possible outcome on issues that matter to us.
— Cllr Elaine Taylor, Cllr for Netherton and Holly Hall
Cat showed great resilience winning her seat in Stourbridge - turning defeat into victory. She is genuinely passionate about Stourbridge, passionate about her healthcare career and passionate about using that experience to help win the next General Election to deliver the social justice we so desperately need.
— Tom McNeil, Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner
Cat Eccles will make an excellent MP for Stourbridge. She is already a strong advocate for the area and has shown what a difference good representation can make in an area neglected by the Tories for so long. Cat will put Stourbridge back on the map.
— Cllr Julia Buckley, Leader of Shropshire Labour Group and PPC for Shrewsbury and Actham
In the eyes of many Stourbridge residents, Cat is already our MP. She works hard not only for the people living in her ward but for all who ask for help. Im proud to call her a colleague and a friend. Cat has the exprience to win and the passion to make a mould-breaking MP for our Stourbridge
— Cllr Andrew Tromans, Cllr for Wollaston and Stourbridge Town, Brierley Hill member
We’re delighted that Cat has put herself forward as the next Labour MP for Stourbridge. As a Councillor she has done so much for Stourbridge and beyond and we couldn’t ask for a stronger voice on key issues that matter to us like the Climate Emergency.
— Christine & Eddy Davies, Wollaston members
I’m delighted to endorse Cat to become Labour’s parliamentary candidate for Stourbridge. I’ve seen how hard she’s worked as a campaigner, a council candidate and now as a local councillor for Wollaston and Stourbridge Town. She brings so much passion, compassion and intelligence to her political work and I can’t think of anyone better to represent us at Westminster.
— Harriet Foster, Amblecote member
Over the current parliament, as with previous parliaments since 2010, the Conservative Party have failed on so many levels to adequately represent the people of Stourbridge, or fully understand the needs of its constituents. The 2024 election is the perfect time for that to change.
Having got to know Cat through her work over the last 5 years, including her time as a local councillor; her passion and energy are exactly what is needed, as is her understanding of the issues in our community: a dying High Street, the need for regeneration in areas such as Lye, and most importantly the need for a main police station in the town, to combat the rise in knife crime.
— James Hill, Pedmore & Stourbridge East member
I’ve known Cat since she first stood as a candidate in Wollaston, she is a formidable campaigner, has the personal qualities to understand the issues people are facing and has the experience to get things done. I’m delighted she is standing for the people of this area and she has my full support.
— Cllr Qadar Zada, Former leader of Dudley Council, Cllr for Netheron and Holly Hall
Cat works hard and works with the people she represents. People remember this, they trust her and people vote for her.
— Maria Bailey, Norton member
I’m pleased to be able to endorse Cat Eccles as the next Labour candidate for Stourbridge. Cat is a hardworking and seasoned campaigner with a sound record of delivery for local constituents already.
She understands local issues and is committed to Stourbridge and it’s future. She’ll take the fight to the Tories. Cat’s the obvious choice for me!
— Lynda Waltho, Former MP for Stourbridge
Cat Eccles IS Stourbridge. Without Cat we wouldnt have won in Wollaston, without winning in Wollaston we cant win Stourbridge at the GE. She’s put the town back in play for Labour and will show the same dedication in Netherton and Brierley Hill towns. She would make a fantastic Parliamentary candidate and MP and I commend her to you.
— Cllr Judy Foster, Deputy leader of Dudley Labour group