Reddish North Labour Party has unanimously chosen local man, David Wilson, to be the Labour Candidate at the forthcoming by-election, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of David Owen.
David is 53 years old and is a local man.
As a child he attended school at St. Mary's RC primary, Heaton Norris and St. Anne's RC High, Heaton Chapel. He is firmly rooted in our community and has lived in Heaton Norris, South and North Reddish for many years.
He is a member of Reddish Working Mens Club and Institute on Greg Street and enjoys reading, current affairs, TV and cinema.
As an active member of the Labour Party in Reddish since 1994, David has been a community campaigner in Reddish North working alongside our local Labour Councillors and Reddish Labour MPs Andrew Bennett and then Andrew Gwynne.
David previously worked in Stockport as a postman, steel and engineering worker. More recently, he has worked as a slinger, storeman, and fork lift truck driver at Crossley Engines Ltd.
David is a GMB union member and has held responsible posts at both shop steward and branch level. He also currently holds the post of branch secretary for Reddish Labour Party.
When it comes to representing people and campaigning hard, David's experience comes second to no-one.
