Tag: Paul Goggins

Tributes for Wythenshawe health justice campaigner Pete Mossman

Tributes have been paid to Peter Mossman who campaigned tirelessly to get justice for victims of a NHS treatment disaster which led to the deaths of thousands of people.

Mr Mossman, from Baguley, Wythenshawe was one of about 7,500 patients, who had been given blood transfusions infected with contaminated blood products. He died last month, aged 78.

The scandal, in which victims contracted hepatitis and HIV as a result of the contamination, was described as the worst treatment disaster in the history of the NHS. A public inquiry into the scandal was set up by the government.

Mr Mossman was treated with contaminated blood and infected with hepatitis C in 1985 after discovering bruising on his leg. Immediately afterwards he became desperately ill  and later suffered worsening bleeds and severe liver damage. 

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Tories choose 26-year-old vicar to fight the Wythenshawe and Sale East by-election

The Conservative Party has selected a 26-year-old vicar as their candidate in the Wythenshawe and Sale East by-election.

The Reverend Daniel Critchlow is a vicar at St Hilda’s Church in Firswood and lives in Old  Trafford with wife Christiane and two-month-old daughter Rebekah. Continue reading “Tories choose 26-year-old vicar to fight the Wythenshawe and Sale East by-election”

Campaigning for the Wythenshawe and Sale East by-election is underway as parties begin to choose candidates

Campaigning for the the Wythenshawe and Sale East by-election has started with bookies tipping the Euro-sceptic UKIP to finish second.

Labour are odds on favourites to hold the seat. Their ruling National Executive Committee will shortlist candidates on Wednesday and party members will have the final  say at a selection meeting on Friday (January 24).

Reports suggest Manchester City councillor Rosa Battle leads the field with Cllr Mike Amesbury and former councillor and local activist Mike Kane also in the running. Continue reading “Campaigning for the Wythenshawe and Sale East by-election is underway as parties begin to choose candidates”

Funeral for Wythenshawe MP on Thursday

The funeral of Wythenshawe MP Paul Goggins, who died last week aged 60, will take place later this week.

The funeral will take place on Thursday 16th January at 12 noon at Salford Cathedral. It is a public service and Paul’s family have asked for donations to be made to CAFOD, the Cardinal Hume Centre or Leukaemia Lymphoma Research instead of flowers. Continue reading “Funeral for Wythenshawe MP on Thursday”

Tributes pour in for Wythenshawe MP Paul Goggins

gogginsTributes to Wythenshawe Labour MP, Paul Goggins, have poured in from around the country and across the political spectrum.

Mr Goggins, who died in hospital on Tuesday, was one of the most respected MPs in the House of Commons. Continue reading “Tributes pour in for Wythenshawe MP Paul Goggins”