Endorsements

Martin Tiedemann, Chair of Labour's environment and transport campaign group SERA and former Croydon North councillor says: 

"I've worked with Val as a Croydon Councillor and on Londonwide transport issues. Her knowledge, dedication and experience mark her out as the best choice to be Labour's candidate."

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Selhurst activist, Lucy Milton-Gorvie said “I was excited when I heard that Val was standing, and after today’s meeting I am definitely going to vote for her. She has what we are looking for in Croydon North”.

Ken Livingstone says: 

“I’m backing Val for Croydon North - she's a solid and decent Labour politician with a deep commitment to the people of 
Croydon. She's always the one people call on when a job needs doing well”. 

Prem Goyal OBE, Entrepreneur and Labour Activist  says:

"I’m proud to support Val Shawcross. Not only has she been an effective campaigner against Tory police cuts and for safer cycling, she has a unique ability to connect with diverse people that is particularly special. I trust her to stand up for Croydon North and back her 100%."

Tessa Jowell MP Says:

“Val is known and respected across London for her work on the GLA. She is a formidable and dedicated campaigner with a great gift to engender trust and confidence in those she represents. She has a long standing commitment to Croydon, as a resident, activist and for 6 years as a councillor rising to be Leader of the Council. She would be an outstanding choice as candidate and if selected and elected would be a popular MP, respected by all who know her”.

Jane Goldsmith says:

“Val has been my best friend for over 30 years. We have campaigned together on Women’s issues and worked together on overseas development projects. Val would be a great MP for Croydon as she understands the real problems of everyday life”.

Jennette Arnold AM Chair of London Assembly, pictured standing next to Val at the London Women's manifesto launch at the Pankhust statue in Westminster.  says: 

''Val and I have been great colleagues together on the London Assembly for 12 years - we have campaigned on women's issues such as anti criminal trafficking of women and  in support of Domestic violence services  and Rape support centres for women.  We are particularly proud of the work we have done together as a team lobbying  for better disability access on the transport system.  We are sisters in the Labour movement together and I really hope she is successful in the selection campaign in Croydon North ''

Mick Anteney says:

“As Val’s husband (and her branch secretary in Upper Norwood) I know how much care Val puts in to her work for all communities. She will wholeheartedly represent the constituency where we live”.