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Local activist to learn from the Yanks

21 October 2004

Antonia Bance, Labour’s parliamentary candidate for Oxford West and Abingdon, is this weekend flying to Pennsylvania to work for John Kerry’s presidential campaign. She is going in her personal capacity to spend ten days campaigning in the swing state, which narrowly voted for Al Gore in 2000.

Antonia said: “This is a great opportunity for me to learn about how the Americans campaign, and I hope to bring back lots of new ideas to use in Oxford. It’s a crucial election for the Democrats, who share many beliefs with the Labour party.”

“The Labour Party has always been proud of its international links. In Oxford, we’ve often welcomed volunteers from abroad to help in our election campaigns, so I hope I can help in some small way.”

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Notes to Editor

1. For further information and photos, contact Antonia Bance before Sunday 24th October on 07790 584 824.
2. From Sunday 24th October to Saturday 6th November, Antonia will be joining other Pennsylvania Democratic Party volunteers in Philadelphia. For more information, see http://www.pavictory04.com.
3. The US election is held on Tuesday 2nd November.
4. Antonia would be happy to write a feature piece or be interviewed on her return to the UK after Saturday 6th November.
5. Antonia Bance is 24 years old and works as a campaigns officer for a women’s charity. She grew up in South London, but has been in Oxford for five years. She started her involvement in politics as Vice President (Women) at Oxford University Student Union in 2001. Antonia currently lives in West Oxford with her partner, Jo. She was selected as Labour’s prospective parliamentary candidate for Oxford West and Abingdon in summer 2004.