My name is Claudia Beamish and I am Labour's candidate for the next election here in Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale.

My family and I have lived and worked in this part of Scotland for over 15 years and am proud to call this our home.

I work as a primary school teacher in two small rural primary schools. I am also heavily involved in our local community, and serve as Chair of the Scottish Labour Party.

The next general election will be a straight fight between Labour and the Tories - other parties won't get a look in. The choice will about how can best protect people here duing the recession, and who is best placed to help people through this difficult times.

People tell me they want a local candidate who really understands our area.

Please have a look around my website, and don't hesitate to get in touch.

• Two horse race -Labour & Tories
  Look at the 2005 General Election results for the top 4 parties and see for yourself - Tories 36.2% Labour32.3% Libdem20.3% SNP 9.1% The General Election will be a...
  
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• Happy New Year
  Wishing everyone in Dumfriesshire Clydesdale & Tweeddale a very happy, healthy, prosperous, peaceful and environmentally sustainable 2010! While my son Francis was enjoying the Street Party in Edinburgh, I spent...
  
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