Sandra Wyman

As an older disabled woman living in inner city Leeds, I’m well aware of the difficulties faced by those affected by austerity. I first joined the Labour Party in the 1980s; currently I’m the CLP Disability Officer and am a member of the national Disability Labour executive. I’ve also served as a member of Leeds LGC.

Pre-retirement I was Leeds NUT (now NEU) President and regional representative on a national equalities committee. I was also an LEA Equalities Officer. Recently I’ve worked on Unite Community campaigns against Ticket Office closures, Fuel Poverty and the Cost of Living crisis.

Living near one of Leeds’ poorest areas, I’m familiar with the damage to people’s lives caused by Tory austerity. Our priority is to elect a Labour government; equally we need transformative policies to support those affected by rogue landlords and vastly increased food and fuel prices so people can be healthier and happier.

I’m proud to be supported by Momentum and the Centre-Left Grassroots Alliance (CLGA). I support party democracy, will represent grassroots members and will report back.

Please also nominate Corinne Furness, Jack Ballingham, and Chris Saltmarsh.