Jonathan Barter for Tiverton & Minehead

Now that I've caught up on some sleep... 😴

It was a privilege to stand as The Labour Party candidate in Tiverton and Minehead.

It has been a fantastic result for Labour across the country. It's brilliant to see so many Labour South West candidates elected across the region. 👏

Congratulations to Rachel Gilmour - Tiverton & Minehead on her victory. I wish her all the best as the new Member of Parliament for the area.

Thank you to everyone who supported me, whether it was sending a supportive email, delivering leaflets or knocking on the doors. I am truly humbled that thousands of people voted for me. 🗳️

I will continue to stand up for the community in which I call home. I am convinced that Labour values speak to all areas of the country, including our own. 🌹

Back to the classroom tomorrow... 👨‍🏫

Enjoyed popping in to the Wiveliscombe Community Centre open day earlier. ☺️

Enjoyed my pre-count treat at The Royal Oak, Hillcommon. - it is steak night after all! 🥩

Now off to the count! 🗳️

This is Trevor. 🐶

Trevor is backing Labour to win. 🌹

But Trevor is a Jack Russell, so can't vote today. ☹️

Be like Trevor and back Labour. 🗳️

There are still 3 hours left! 🕛

In just over 48 hours, polling stations will open across the country.

In the Tiverton and Minehead area, vote positively. Vote for change. Vote Labour. 👇🗳️ 🌹

A new deal for British farmers 🇬🇧 🚜

- More of our food in schools, hospitals and prisons is sourced from British producers. 🥩🥦

- Renegotiate a veterinary deal with the EU to cut red tape and boost exports. 📈

- A Flood Resilience Taskforce to improve flood defences 💧

- Lower energy bills by switching on GB Energy 💡

Food security is national security. Labour is firmly on the side of those who live and work in the countryside. 🌹

Happiness is meeting dogs on the campaign trail 🐶 ☺️

What a beautiful morning in Tivvy... ☀️

Great support for Labour on the doorsteps today, just 5 days away from polling day!

It was good to stop by West Somerset Advice last week to find out more about their important work.

It is an independent charity that provides free and confidential advice to people affected by problems such as employment, housing, debt, employment and welfare.

They provide such an important service to people seeking information and support in challenging circumstances.

Pleased to support this.

Labour has a plan to save our pubs 🍻

➡️ A right to buy to give communities the chance to own their previous assets. 👥

➡️ Roll out banking hubs to keep cash flowing in our towns and villages.💷

➡️ Replace business rates that levels the playing field between the high street and online giants. 📉

➡️ Cut energy bills that by switching on Great British Energy. 🇬🇧

PRESS RELEASE 👇

LABOUR’S JONATHAN BARTER GOES BACK TO SCHOOL:

Labour’s candidate for Tiverton and Minehead, Jonathan Barter, paid a visit to Kingsmead School in Wiveliscombe to discuss the state of education in the area with the Headteacher, Mr Eddy.

Commenting on his visit, Jonathan said:
“I thoroughly enjoyed being back at Kingsmead. Twenty years ago, I began my secondary school journey at Kingsmead. It was a real privilege to attend as the Labour Party candidate for the area I grew up in. I was lucky enough to be educated under a Labour government. I owe a huge debt to my experiences at Kingsmead that gave me so many opportunities.”

“As a secondary school teacher myself, I am passionate about the role education can play in in providing opportunity and achieving social justice.”
“I was particularly impressed by Kingsmead’s farm school. The Old Railway Farm provision is hugely valuable, particularly for young people in rural areas such as Wiveliscombe.”

“I am excited about how breaking down the barriers to opportunity is central to Labour’s manifesto for change. Labour is determined to ensure that every child is prepared for the future. Schools are facing unprecedented challenges. Labour’s pledge to recruit 6,500 new teachers, reform Ofsted and create a curriculum where young people are ready for work and life will have a massive impact on schools just like Kingsmead.”

“I would like to thank Mr Eddy and the team at Kingsmead for their time and for being so welcoming.”

Mr Eddy added:

“Over the last few months, I have met with representatives from the three major parties. As an ex-student, Jonathan enjoyed looking around Kingsmead School. He showed genuine interest and was refreshingly understanding of the challenges faced by those of us working in education, because he is also employed in a secondary school. It is crucial that our next government prioritises the essential need to invest in education and to tackle the serous shortfall in teachers entering the profession.”

Stogursey! You were on point last night... 👌🌹

I enjoyed my visit to the Watchet charity street fair this weekend.

Great to see the fantastic work that charities and community organisations are doing across the area.

Watchet Conservation Society were highlighting the potential opportunities to develop the Wansborough Mill site. Labour's manifesto commits to take a brownfield first approach in developing new housing by prioritising the development of previously used land wherever possible. 🏗️

I found out more about PROMISEworks, a local charity making a difference in Somerset by offering mentoring services to disadvantaged children and young people in West Somerset. 👧👦

I also had a great conversation with Base for Life Watchet about the housing challenges in West Somerset. 🏠

Enjoyed being part of this 👇

Four out of five General Election candidates put views in Langford Budville hustings

It was my third and final hustings for this election last night in Langford Budville.

I've been immensely proud to champion Labour's manifesto for a better Britain and have enjoyed debating with the other candidates on how best to deliver the change this country so desperately needs. 🌹

Oh, and thanks to Bertie for rocking the Labour rosette! 🐶

Had a good chat with Somerset Bus Partnership on how we can secure our precious rural bus routes.

Labour's plans to allow communities to take back control of their local bus services and supporting public ownership can help secure reliable, affordable and regular buses in our area. 🚌

Jonathan Barter for Tiverton & Minehead (Labour parliamentary candidate), just dropped by our bus stall at Watchet’s Street Fair.

Watchet you are a delight. ⛅ 🚂 🌊

Enjoyed speaking to voters in West Somerset today.

Strong Labour support here from those that want a change of government. 🌹

Yesterday I stopped in Wivey to sign the petition Day Lewis Pharmacy Wiveliscombe which helps thousands of local people every month. We are seeing too many disappearing from our towns and villages.

Labour have committed to further expand the role of community pharmacies as part of their strategy to tackle NHS waiting lists and build a health service fit for the future. 🌹

If you are in the Square over the next week, make sure you drop in and add your signature! 📝

Thoroughly enjoyed being on stage yesterday at Tiverton Community Arts Theatre taking questions from voters in Mid Devon.

A particular well done to the brilliant student ambassadors from Tiverton High School for their question on the desperate need for new school buildings. 🏫

You can watch the full event using the link below. 👇

https://www.youtube.com/live/40k09ypFfzQ?si=u9JIQx3bglfxkZJD

The cost of living is perhaps the main thing I hear about in the doorsteps.

Labour has a plan to get to grips with this for families across our country. 👇

Keir Starmer: I have a plan to make you richer Working people are already paying too much in tax under the Tories.

It was a pleasure meeting voters in Wivey this weekend.

Fantastic to meet so many people who are backing Labour on 4 July. 🗳️ 🌹

Looking forward to answering more questions from voters next week 👇

First hustings in the bag - and it was in my home village! ✅

Good questions on the NHS, education, planning and Labour's first steps for government. 🌹

Time to turn the page with a new government. 📖

At this election, we can change Britain. 🇬🇧

Excited about Labour's plan for a mission-driven government and start to rebuild our country. 🌹

Change – The Labour Party Labour Party Manifesto 2024: At this election we can change Britain. We can stop the chaos, turn the page, and start to rebuild our country.

Enjoyed my conversations with residents Tivvy yesterday.

Cost of living and the NHS a big priority for voters here as well as local concerns regarding the Greenway landfill plans.

Small businesses are the beating heart of the British economy particularly in our small towns in Devon and Somerset.

Labour's plan to replace the current business rates system will reduce the burden on our high streets which are so vital for our communities. 🌹

Taunton's Deborah Meaden backs Keir Starmer's plan to overhaul business rates system Taunton's Deborah Meaden joined Sir Keir Starmer in Camden, where he announced Labour's plan to overhaul the business rates system.

Looking forward to this! 👇🗳️

Really enjoyed stopping by the D-Day commemoration event in Wivey this weekend. 🇬🇧

It was a wonderful way for the community to commemorate the heroism of a generation who sacrificed so much for our freedom.
.. And happy retirement to Captain the horse! 🐴