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The London Progressive Journal has described James Alexander as a “rising star in the Labour Party” and Total Politics Magazine has described him as a “New Young Radical”. Please find below various pieces of press coverage James has received.
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2009

Nov 05, 2009 – The Press
Extra Cash to Help Fund Free Bus Travel

Nov 05, 2009 – The Press
‘False Claims’

Nov 02, 2009 – Labour List
Labour Can Capitalise…

Nov 02, 2009 – Progress Online
Cameron’s European Stance…

Oct 31, 2009 – The Press
First Comes Under Fire From Council

Oct 30, 2009 – The Press
Who’s Got the Euro Answer?

Oct 30, 2009 – The Eastern Daily Press
Long-Distance Councillor

Oct 29, 2009 – The Press
Oops, We’ll Do it Again

Oct 28, 2009 – The Press
Bring MEP Back

Oct 28, 2009 – York Vision
A Nazi Piece of Work

Oct 23, 2009 – The Press
Homes Sense

Oct 14, 2009 – The Press
Houses Behind Homes Schemes Scrapped

Oct 14, 2009 – The Press
‘Wasted’ Millions

Oct 13, 2009 – York Vision
BNP’d Off

Oct 13, 2009 – York Vision
Thumbs Down to…

Oct 08, 2009 – The Press
Labour and I will Fight Cameron’s Tories – and Fight to Win

Oct 06, 2009 – The Metro
Treaty is Good for Europe

Oct 05, 2009 – New Statesman
How to Beat the BNP

Oct 05, 2009 – Progress Online
Same Old Tories

Oct 02, 2009 – The Advertiser
It was Wrong to Ignore the BNP

Oct 02, 2009 – The Press
Contrasting Reactions to ‘Fighting Talk’

Oct, 2009 – Total Politics
All the Young Dudes

Sep 29, 2009 – The Metro
A Question of Legititmacy

Sep 26, 2009 – The Press
Top Marks

Sep 25, 2009 – The Press
Talks on School Merger Proposal

Sep 25, 2009 – The Press
Fat Fighters’ United Front

Sep 25, 2009 – The Press
So Was No-Car Day a Success?

Sep 22, 2009 – The Press
Mentioned in Despatches

Sep 22, 2009 – Yorkshire Post
A Less Harmful Pint Could Ease Pubs’ Problems

Sep 22, 2009 – The Press
Eco-Warriors Make a Noise

Sep 21, 2009 – Labourlist
No Platform is Dead

Sep 19, 2009 – The Press
Expulsion Does Not Make Sense

Sep 17, 2009 – The Press
Racial Crime on Rise

Sep 11, 2009 – The Press
Villagers Put Greenbelt in the Spotlight

Sep 04, 2009 – The Press
A Sound Decision

Sep 03, 2009 – The Press
Lack of Support

Sep 02, 2009 – The Press
Shedding Light on a Burning Issue?

Aug 28, 2009 – Progress Online
Hannan, Helmer and Tannock

Aug 26, 2009 – The Press
Wrong Sort of Compassion

Aug 24, 2009 – The Daily Mail
Is the NHS Really as Bad as it’s Been Described

Aug 24, 2009 – The Press
MP Expenses – Personal Advert

Aug 24, 2009 – Labourlist
Revealed: My Personal Expenses

Aug 24, 2009 – The Press
Don’t Build in Our Quiet Cul-de-sac

Aug 22, 2009 – The Northern Echo
MP’s Future

Aug 22, 2009 – The Press
Unfair to Claim Exam ‘Dumbing Down’

Aug 21, 2009 – The Press
Putting us in the Picture

Aug 20, 2009 – The Press
Fears Remain as Homes Approved

Aug 19, 2009 – The Times
Putting MP’s Salaries in Perspective

Aug 19, 2009 – The Press
Centre of Attention

Aug 19, 2009 – The Press
Licence to Check

Aug 14, 2009 – The Press
Fly-tipping Campaign a Success

Aug 13, 2009 – The Press
Wrong on Biggs

Aug 10, 2009 – epolitix.com
On the Doorstep

Aug 06, 2009 – The Press
Are You Reading This, Mr Brown?

Aug 03, 2009 – The Press
Charity’s “Bank Demand” Probed

Aug 03, 2009 – Progress Online
We Need a New Political Infrastructure

Aug, 2009 – Total Politics
Volunteer MP

Jul 30, 2009 – The Scotsman
Salmond ‘in U-turn’ to Back Anti-Joyriding Campaign

Jul 30, 2009 – The Press
DVD “Error” Row

Jul 29, 2009 – Daily Record
Salmond U-turn on Joyriding

Jul 29, 2009 – Inverurie Herald
Salmond ‘Backs Anti-Joyride Scheme’

Jul 29, 2009 – Perthshire Advertiser
Salmond ‘Backs Anti-Joyride Scheme’

Jul 29, 2009 – Kilsyth Chronicle
Salmond ‘Backs Anti-Joyride Scheme’

Jul 29, 2009 – Teletext
Salmond Backs Car Campaign

Jul 29, 2009 – Paisley Daily Express
Salmond Backs “Anti-Joyride Scheme”

Jul 29, 2009 – Hamilton Advertiser
Salmond Backs “Anti-Joyride Scheme”

Jul 29, 2009 – East Kilbride News
Salmond Backs “Anti-Joyride Scheme”

Jul 29, 2009 – The Press and Journal
Salmond Hits Back Over Joyriding Furore

Jul 28, 2009 – The Press
Anger Over OAP Home Proposal

Jul 28, 2009 – The Press
Labour Should End the Public Spats

Jul 24, 2009 – The Press
Water Works Move

Jul 22, 2009 – Welwyn & Hatfield Times
Fleeced by Cash Machines

Jul 21, 2009 – The Press
Burnholme College

Jul 20, 2009 – The Press
Bring Buses Back

Jul 16, 2009 – The Press
Meal Price Rise is an ‘Outrage’

Jul 16, 2009 – The Press
New Life for Old Ruins

Jul 14, 2009 – Labourlist
PPC Profile: James Alexander

Jul 14, 2009 – The Press
Health Scrutiny

Jul 11, 2009 – Yorkshire Post
Google Caught in Privacy Row

Jul 10, 2009 – The Press
‘Blagging’ Disgust

Jul 03, 2009 – Derry Journal
‘Horrors’ of Joyriding – Dallat

Jul 01, 2009 – The Press
‘Great Concern’ on Council Job Cuts

Jun 30, 2009 – Antrim Times
Burns Backs Anti-Joyriding Campaign

Jun 29, 2009 – The Press
Deserves Support

Jun 26, 2009 – The Press
Point of Principle

Jun 25, 2009 – The Press
Mayor of London Boris Johnson receives Live Now Drive Later campaign DVD

Jun 19, 2009 – The Press
£100k Boost For Three Play Areas

Jun 19, 2009 – The Press
Blunkett Laments ‘Catastrophic Meltdown of Trust’

Jun 19, 2009 – The Yorker
David Blunkett Speaks at York University

Jun 19, 2009 – Ealing Gazette
Pin Tories Down on Estate Plans

Jun 17, 2009 – The Press
Middle East Takes Centre Stage Once More

Jun 13, 2009 – The Press
Family Homes Bid is Backed

Jun 11, 2009 – The York Star
Bus Stop Blunder

Jun 11, 2009 – The Independent
BNP Made to Look the Victim

Jun 10, 2009 – The Daily Mail
Did Expenses Scandal Do For Labour in EU Poll

Jun 10, 2009 – Yorkshire Post
Probation Service Under Fire

Jun 09, 2009 – Nouse
U-turn Over Censorship

Jun 09, 2009 – The Press
‘Give us Answers’

Jun 05, 2009 – The Press
Andy Goes Extra Mile

Jun 03, 2009 – The Press
Expenses Online

Jun 03, 2009 – The Press
D-Day ‘Insult to Those who Died’

Jun 02, 2009 – The Press
N Yorks MP in Expenses Row

Jun 02, 2009 – The Press
Bus Stop Blunder

May 28, 2009 – The Press
MP’s Brickbats and …Bouquets

May 28, 2009 – The Press
Funding Blow for Young People

May 26, 2009 – The Press
We Need to Keep Up to Scratch

May 24, 2009 – The Sunday Times
Expenses Blame

May 23, 2009 – The Press
Plan for 50 More Anti-Crime Gates

May 21, 2009 – The Press
Hit MP Expenses Cheats in Pocket

May 20, 2009 – Progress Online
We Don’t Seek Office for Personal Gain

May 12, 2009 – The Press
MP Sparks Wages Fury

May 11, 2009 – The Press
Iraq’s New Future

May 11, 2009 – Progress Online
MP Expenses

May 09, 2009 – first
Young Councillors

May 06, 2009 – The Press
‘Huge Increase’ in Jobless Hits Area

May 05, 2009 – The Press
Why We Need to Thank Our Troops

May 04, 2009 – The Press
Risky Business

May 02, 2009 – The Press
Monks Cross Bus Route Changes

Apr 27, 2009 – The Press
Sober Campaign on Alcohol Levy

Apr 24, 2009 – The Press
Budget Gets Backing and Bashing

Apr 24, 2009 – The Press
Blitz on Dog Mess Nuisance

Apr 17, 2009 – The Press
Campaign DVD Goes to Ireland

Apr 17, 2009 – The Press
Safety Export

Apr 14, 2009 – The Press
Street in Bid to Bar Cold-Callers

Apr 07, 2009 – The Press
Joy-Riding Drive Goes European

Apr 03, 2009 – The Press
Fewer Take the Plunge

Mar 31, 2009 – The Press
Bus Cuts on the Agenda

Mar 30, 2009 – The Press
New Website Launched to Help Firms

Mar 25, 2009 – The Press
Not Planning to Force People Out

Mar 20, 2009 – The Press
Booze Price Rise ‘Would Hit Pubs’

Mar 24, 2009 – The Daily Mail
BNP Threat

Mar 18, 2009 – The Press
Tributes Galore to Whisky Expert

Mar 18, 2009 – The Press
Visit Opens Up Classroom

Mar 17, 2009 – The Press
Sorely Missed

Mar 14, 2009 – Labourlist
A Centre-Left Consensus is Not Enough

Mar 13, 2009 – The Press
Bus Cuts Campaign

Mar 07, 2009 – The Press
Profit ‘Hypocrisy’ of Bus Company

Mar 06, 2009 – guardian.co.uk
Labour and the BNP

Mar 05, 2009 – The Press
‘Diabolical’ Bus Cuts Condemned

Mar 04, 2009 – The Press
‘Dire Situation’ of Late Bus Cutbacks

Mar 04, 2009 – The Yorker
Why Labour Supporters…

Mar 03, 2009 – progressonline
We Need a New Approach to Fighting the BNP

Mar 03, 2009 – ITV
Bus Campaign on Calendar News

Mar 02, 2009 – The Press
What a Mess

Mar 02, 2009 – The Press
Bus Cuts Anger

Mar 02, 2009 – The Press
Bus Cuts Campaign

Feb 24, 2009 – The Press
Rail Firm Urged to Help Cyclists

Feb 20, 2009 – Ealing Gazette
A Microcosm of Tory Rule

Feb 19, 2009 – The Press
Call for Fair Fares

Feb 19, 2009 – The Press
Safety Campaign Heads North of the Border

Feb 17, 2009 – Labourlist.org
This is What it Will Mean to Have a Conservative Government

Feb 17, 2009 – The Press
Gated Community

Feb 16, 2009 – The Press
Wrong to Sneer

Feb 14, 2009 – The Press
PM Backs Press Driving Campaign

Feb 11, 2009 – The Yorker
Raising the Cap: For Better or Worse?

Feb 11, 2009 – The Press
No Dumbing Down

Feb 11, 2009 – The Press
York £1m Play Areas Delight

Feb 02, 2009 – The Press
It’s Time to Toast Richard

Feb 02, 2009 – The Press
What Problem?

Feb 02, 2009 – The Press
Bar’s Cover Story

Feb 02, 2009 – Progress Online
A Hung Parliament…

Feb 02, 2009 – Holgate and Leeman Road Matters
Holgate’s Heroes

Jan 29, 2009 – The Press
Stake a Claim

Jan 27, 2009 – The Press
VAT windfall for Council

Jan 27, 2009 – The Press
Offensive Word

Jan 26, 2009 – The Press
Going into Overdrive

Jan 23, 2009 – The Press
Great Day for World Citizens

Jan 19, 2009 – The Press
Live Now Drive Later Campaign

Jan 19, 2009 – The Press
Safety Drive Boost

Jan 19, 2009 – The Press
Big Screen Break

Jan 19, 2009 – The Press
Momentum is Growing

Jan 17, 2009 – The Press
Authorities Vow to Help Residents During the Credit Crunch

Jan 16, 2009 – The Press
Village Backing for Airfield Ruling

Jan 14, 2009 – The Press
Pub X-Factor

Jan 07, 2009 – The Press
Why Our Cycling Coppers Won’t Come a Cropper

Jan 03, 2009 – The Press
Joy-Riding Campaign is Delivered

Jan 03, 2009 – The Press
Are Bike’s Too Risky to Ride

Jan 01, 2009 – The Press
Move to Shack Up Funding for the Elderly

2008

Dec 23, 2008 – The Press
Russian Shoot for Film-Makers

Dec 19, 2008 – The Press
Defence Boost

Dec 17, 2008 – The Press
Licensing Chiefs Back Nightclub

Dec 16, 2008 – The Press
Safety DVD Gets Commons Touch

Dec 16, 2008 – The Press
Playing Safe

Dec 16, 2008 – The Press
Campaign Boost

Dec 12, 2008 – The Press
Move to Overturn Parking Ban

Dec 12, 2008 – The Press
Poor Attendance

Dec 05, 2008 – The Press
Heavy Weather

Dec 05, 2008 – The Press
Safety on the Run

Dec 04, 2008 – The Press
City Street Parking Rift

Dec 01, 2008 – The Press
Holgate Confidence

Dec 01, 2008 – The Press
Safety of Children

Dec 01, 2008 – The Press
BNP Names Put Up in City Street

Dec 01, 2008 – The Press
Fears for Safety on School Run

Nov 28, 2008 – The Press
Pre-Budget Report

Nov 25, 2008 – Nouse
Former SU President to Fight Fees Increases

Nov 21, 2008 – The Yorker
Ex-YUSU President Launches Tuition Fees Campaign

Nov 20, 2008 – The Press
Surface Action

Nov 20, 2008 – The Press
BNP Leak Names 48 in York

Nov 20, 2008 – The Press
BNP List Leaked

Nov 19, 2008 – The Press
Campus Cap Fight

Nov 14, 2008 – The Press
Could Young be Set to Lose Out?

Nov 12, 2008 – The Press
York Boost to Law and Order

Nov 12, 2008 – The Press
Youth Project Row

Nov 08, 2008 – The Press
Parking Concerns

Nov 03, 2008 – The Press
Firework Retail Laws are Working

Nov 2008 – Total Politics Magazine
Introducing the New Young Radicals…

Oct 24, 2008 – The Press
York Council in UK Youth Move

Oct 15, 2008 – The Press
Airfield Battle

Oct 14, 2008 – The Press
Set for Dog Fight Over City Airfield

Oct 01, 2008 – The Press
Scouts in Graffiti Clean-up

Sep 17, 2008 – The Press
Crusaders Reach Croatia in £100 Jalopy

Sep 06, 2008 – The Press
Youth Vision

Sep 04, 2008 – The Press
Don’t Hang Chris Out to Dry

Sep 01, 2008 – The Press
Three Cheers for Free Beer

Sep 2008 – The York News & Times
Charity Needs Wheels!

Aug 28, 2008 – The Press
Myplace is Yourplace

Aug 22, 2008 – The Press
Crime in Decline

Aug 21, 2008 – Total Politics
Total Politics Interview

Aug 19, 2008 – The Press
Now That We Are Winners

Aug 14, 2008 – The Press
Knights of the Road…

Aug 12, 2008 – The Press
Bar Closure Row

Aug 11, 2008 – The Press
Frankly Diabolical

Aug 08, 2008 – The Press
Detour Woe for York Motorists

Aug 07, 2008 – The Press
UK Plea for York Youth

Aug 05, 2008 – The Press
Open Space ‘Poor’ for Young

Aug 05, 2008 – The Press
Clean-up Plan for City Street

Aug 01, 2008 – The Press
Children’s Chief Takes Campaign Front Seat

Jul 31, 2008 – The Press
Young Taking Over

Jul 28, 2008 – Progress Online
What Should Labour do Now? Change

Jul 26, 2008 – first
A Day in the Life

Jul 17, 2008 – The Press
Houses not Flats

Jul 15, 2008 – The Press
Volunteers Hit Back on Graffiti

Jul 14, 2008 – The Press
Sense of Purpose

Jul 10, 2008 – The Press
U-turn Over Park

Jul 10, 2008 – The Press
Is TV Now Too Violent?

Jul 09, 2008 – The Press
Cutting it Fine to Mark NHS 60th Birthday

Jul 04, 2008 – The Press
‘Victory’ Claimed in Battle for Park

Jul 04, 2008 – The Press
Parking Fines Bring in £260k

Jul 01, 2008 – The Press
Work of Community-based Police Officers is Praised

Jul, 2008 – The Journalist
Five Days to Remember

Jun 30, 2008 – The Press
Taken for a Ride?

Jun 27, 2008 – The Press
Community Call to Combat Crime

Jun 21, 2008 – The Press
Councillor in Blitz on Graffiti

Jun 18, 2008 – The Press
Off Limits

Jun 03, 2008 – The Press
We Have to Set a Limit

Jun 2008 – The York News & Times
Taking on the Teenagers

May 29, 2008 – Progress Online
Northern Ireland Could be Surprisingly Important to the Next General Election

May 23, 2008 – The Press
Motives for Move

May 20, 2008 – The Press
Wrong Decision

May 19, 2008 – The Press
Bands with Wow Factor

May 19, 2008 – The Press
Praise for Zone

May 09, 2008 – The Press
Park Disgust

May 03, 2008 – first
Children’s Champions – Speaking Up for Young People

Spring 2008 – Grapevine
Graduate: James Alexander

Spring 2008 – Alumination
Secretary of State Visits the Rising stars of Film Direction in Yorkshire

Apr 30, 2008 – The Press
Help Shape future of Community Park

Apr 29, 2008 – The Press
City Politicians in the Firing Line

Apr 24, 2008 – The Press
Use the Big Blade Daddy

Apr 24, 2008 – The Press
Shock as Father and Son in Knife Robbery

Apr 24, 2008 – The Press
Hangars in the Balance

Apr 18, 2008 – The London Progressive Journal
Interview: Labour Councillor James Alexander

Apr 17, 2008 – The Press
Councillor Has that Just Champion Feeling

Apr 09, 2008 – Progress Online
Johnson the Drugged Horse Lacks Substance

Apr 07, 2008 – Progress Online
An Independence Referendum Could Give Labour a Shot in the Arm

Apr 07, 2008 – The Press
Champion Youths

Apr 06, 2008 – The Press
Five Minutes with… James Alexander

Apr 02, 2008 – The Press
Ghurkas Deserve Better

Mar 30, 2008 – The Sunday Times
In Debt to the Ghurkas

Mar 25, 2008 – The Press
End of Road for ‘Remote’ Bin Collections

Mar 24, 2008 – The Press
Council Defends Recycling Policy

Mar 19, 2008 – The Press
Row Over Rural Bin Collections

Mar 19, 2008 – The Press
Flood Defence Upgrade is Welcomed

Mar 11, 2008 – The Press
Food Packaging

Feb 29, 2008 – MSNBC
The Red Phone Ad

Feb 29, 2008 – The Huffington Post
Clinton Ad Plays National Security Card

Feb 26, 2008 – The Press
Council Dismisses Fears That York Park is to be Sold

Feb 19, 2008 – The Press
Meet the Likely Lads

Feb 01, 2008 – The Press
A Flat No

Jan 14, 2008 – The Press
Well Done, Asda

Jan 11, 2008 – The Sun
Tory Plan of Little Benefit

Jan 05, 2008 – The Press
Residents in Flooding Fear

2007

Nov 26, 2007 – The Press
Save Our Post Offices

Nov, 2007 – York St John University, York Talk
Secretary of State Visits the Rising stars of Film Direction in Yorkshire

Oct 27, 2007 – The Press
Well Done, Haleh

Oct 17, 2007 – The Press
Student Votes

Oct 09, 2007 – Nouse
Election Hopes for Ex-SU President

Oct 09, 2007 – Nouse
Minister for Universities Talks in York

Oct 09, 2007- Nouse
From Jim’ll Fix-it to Brown’s Bench

Oct 08, 2007 – The Press
Council Takes Fois Gras Off the Menu

Oct 05, 2007 – Gazette
James Bids for York and ‘Youngest’ Title

Oct 04, 2007 – The Press
Minister Hails City Film Stars

Oct 03, 2007 – The Press
Well Done James

Oct 03, 2007 – theyorker.co.uk
Ex-YUSU President to Battle Election

Oct, 2007 – York St John University Website
Secretary of State Visits the Rising stars of Film Direction in York

Sep 22, 2007 – The Northern Echo
Labour Hopeful

Sep 19, 2007 – The Press
Labour Vote for Alexander

Sep 19, 2007 – Labourhome
James Alexander Wins York Outer Selection

Aug 17, 2007 – The Press
Falling Crime

Aug 16, 2007 – The Press
It’s Too Close for Comfort

Aug 11, 2007 – The Press
Crowded House

Aug 11, 2007 – The Press
Crime Declines in City Ward

Aug 10, 2007 – The Press
How Hard Working is Your City Councillor?

Jul 22, 2007 – The Press
Launch of time-4-change.org.uk

Jun 20, 2007 – Nouse
Access All Areas?

June 15, 2007 – timesonline
What Should Brown Say on His Big Day?

May 21, 2007 – The Press
Council Leaflets Row

May 18, 2007 – diario.it
Salutony

May 09, 2007 – The Press
Power Surge

May 09, 2007 – The Press
After the Voting

May 09, 2007 – lefigaro.fr
Tony Blair, une vie au 10, Downing Street

May 08, 2007 – Nouse
Former SU President Elected to York Council

May 05, 2007 – The Press
Stalemate on the Council

April 30, 2007 – The Press
James Looks to Net Some Votes

Apr 23, 2007 – The Press
Cross Words on Crossing Repair

April 20, 2007 – The Press
Minister Backs Road Bid

Mar 13, 2007 – The Press
Labour Hopefuls Get a Taste of Pavement Politics

Feb 14, 2007 – The Press
Offensive Claim

2006

Feb 14, 2006 – York Vision
The Pathway to Power

2005

Jun 28, 2005 – York Vision
James Alexander

Jun 28, 2005 – York Vision
The Vision Power List 2005

Jun 14, 2005 – York Vision
..While Campus Crime Calls for Police Action

May 27, 2005 – The Press
Students Could Hold the Key

May 24, 2005 – York Vision
James Alexander

2004

Dec 09, 2004 – Evening Press
Bargains Retailer Opens With a Party

Nov 30, 2004 – Nouse
‘Disgraceful’ Clothing Company

Nov 30, 2004 – Nouse
Stop the Sweat Campaign

Nov 30, 2004 – Nouse
My Life Balancing on a Tight Rope of Policies

Nov 16, 2004 – York Vision
Sell Out

Nov 09, 2004 – Nouse
Students Should Get Involved in Campus 3

Oct 15, 2004 – York Vision
The Man is Not for Turning

Oct 12, 2004 – Nouse
It’s All Change Here at the Student Union

Oct 03, 2004 – The Evening Press
Behind the News

Aug 30, 2004 – The Evening Press
Unhappy Campus

Jun 22, 2004 – Nouse
The Future

Mar 15, 2004 – Nouse
Finally the End of SU Bashing?

Mar 15, 2004 – Nouse
I Will Deliver on Promises

Mar 15, 2004 – Nouse
Making a President: Adulation for Alexander

Mar 15, 2004 – Nouse
Presidential Campaign Provides Only Real Contest

Mar 09, 2004 – York Vision
Union President

Feb 16, 2004 – Nouse
Fall-Out as No-Confidence Motion Fails

2003

Dec 02, 2003 – Nouse
Campus Politics or Monkey Circus

Jun 10, 2003 – Nouse
Quorate UGM Shock

Mar 10, 2003 – Nouse
Treasurers