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Why I'm Running

People like me don’t often make it to Parliament. I was raised in Grimsby, where a local charity looked after me when I experienced homelessness. Their help set me on the right path. Paying my way through university, from pulling pints to working shifts in shops, built my resilience. That inner strength is something that communities need as much as individual people, and it’s that same strength that sits in me, giving me the desire to fight for something better. 

From securing a safe home for a family with a disabled child, to pushing for investment in clean green jobs — building stronger communities drove my work as your MP, and it’s what drives me to serve Grimsby again, the town I’ve called home nearly all of my life.

Outside of Parliament, I’ve strengthened our claim as the green energy capital of England. Bringing community organisations and companies together to deliver new skills, more jobs, and stronger trade union recognition in the sector.

As a director of a community energy scheme, I’ve brought cheaper energy to our area. Working for RenewableUK, I developed a pathway for veterans to access high-skilled green jobs. And as a trustee of a local youth project, I’ve helped give vulnerable young people support and a safe space. In our local Party, I’ve never stopped pitching in to make a difference.

Ours is a self starting place and we’re not shy of graft but we need the right tools. We’re out on the coast but needlessly out on a limb under the Tories. I will put Grimsby and Cleethorpes front and centre of Labour’s new industrial strategy, embracing the benefits of renewables to our local economy. Establishing a business network, to ensure local entrepreneurs are heard and get the support they deserve. And fighting for our fair share of funding to give everyone the chance to reach their full potential. 

These are my pledges to you, backed up by my record. I’ll be the visible and accessible MP that Grimsby and Cleethorpes deserves — someone embedded in the heart of this community, who will work tirelessly for it.

I was born and raised in Grimsby

My Experience
4000+

casework issues
resolved as an MP

200+

constituency
surgeries held 

2500+

participants at events
held in constituency 

23 years

as a member of
a Trade Union

3 years

senior leader at a national
level in renewables sector

3 years

Director of Grimsby Community Energy
& trustee at Shalom

435

of your issues raised in
the House of Commons

330+

written questions
submitted to government 

My priorities for
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

People in Grimsby and Cleethorpes have been hit hard by the Conservatives’ Cost of Living crisis and they want the chance to stand on their own two feet. A job, fair pay for a decent standard of living, a good pension. These are Labour Values.

Over a third of children in Grimsby and Cleethorpes are growing up in poverty. It can define the rest of their lives. They have a right to a better start in life. As our older generations have a right to dignity in their later years, free from loneliness, a warm home and accessible social care.

Opportunities support personal aspiration, whether returning to work after children, injury or illness access to quality training is essential. We each learn in different ways, no one deserves to be written off at any age. Learning is an investment in our future.

 

We should all have the right to feel secure in every part of our town, free from the fear of crime and with access to justice when things go wrong.
High crime is worrying for residents and off putting to visitors, undermining the efforts community groups have made to improve our area.

 

 

 

For our local economy and businesses to grow, transport networks must be fit for purpose.

Disappearing buses and trains set Grimsby and Cleethorpes back, and sees our homegrown talent move away.

Roads should be safe and properly maintained with safe space for cyclists.

Proudly supported by

Matthew Patrick

Matthew Patrick

Leader of Labour Group NE Lincs Council and Councillor for Heneage Ward

I’m supporting Melanie for the drive, energy and passion she brings to the Labour Party. When first selected to fight for Grimsby in 2015, she brought a fire that turned us in to the team we needed to be to push back the Tories and she will do so again, so much done, so much more to do.

Janet Goodwin

Janet Goodwin

Councillor for South Ward

As our MP and as a longstanding volunteer, Mel has campaigned alongside me and other councillors year in, year out. Her commitment to the people of Grimsby has never waivered. She understands the real issues affecting our town and will always speak up for our people.

Kevin Shutt

Kevin Shutt

Councillor for Heneage Ward

I hear Melanie’s name across the Ward all the time. Voters recall her good work, support and enthusiasm for the town. They want her back as Grimsby’s MP, so do I. She’s the best person for the job.

Robson Augusta

Robson Augusta

Constituency Campaign Coordinator

Since leaving Parliament, Mel has continued to champion the need for renewable industry skills to support young people in Grimsby, so that students like me don’t have to move away to get good jobs and career opportunities.

Marian Jervis

Marian Jervis

Member in Scartho Ward

With years of Trade Union experience, on top of her strong record as our MP, I believe Mel is best placed to take on the Tories in Grimsby. We need someone who is ready to hit the ground running.

Dame Diana Johnson

Dame Diana Johnson

Member of Parliament for Hull North and Chair of Home Affairs Select Committee

Melanie was a powerful advocate for Grimsby in Westminster and from day one made an impact. She designed legislation to protect workers’ rights post-Brexit, saved local jobs and exposed rogue landlords in the town. That’s the kind of MP Grimsby deserves.

Wes Streeting

Wes Streeting

Member of Parliament for Ilford North Shadow Secretary of State for Health

Having fought and won a seat from the Tories in 2015, I know the grit needed to succeed. Mel brings energy, determination and experience to this fight. She is the best placed person to win back Grimsby.

Luke Pollard

Luke Pollard

Member of Parliament for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport and Shadow Minister

Mel was a tireless champion of Grimsby as your Member of Parliament. In my Shadow Defra role we worked closely devising a plan to support the fishing industry, including the important processing sector to secure jobs and investment. I was impressed with her knowledge and leadership as Chair of the important Parliamentary Group for Fisheries. We need Mel back in Parliament.

Campaigns

Great Summer Clothes Swap

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Fighting for Workers’ Rights

Following the Brexit referendum, Melanie recognised that there was a risk that all protections for working people held in European legislation, could be lost as they were removed from the statute books. Determined to ensure that people weren’t detrimented she launched a campaign and a Private Members Bill that sought to protect them.

Protecting against the loss of local jobs

Youngs risked losing 400 jobs, Melanie met with workers at the factory, management and Ministers, and those livelihoods were protected. Novartis announced closure and Melanie formed a taskforce. The site was extended for an additional two years to support staff in finding alternative employment.

Save the NHS

Melanie brought together campaigners who were concerned about the erosion of local services, increased waiting times and difficulties in reaching their GP. Local hospitals are spending more on contractors and locums than ever before because they can’t get the right staff. This is impacting on the quality of care available to local people.

Support for UK Fishers

As the Chair of the influential Fisheries APPG Melanie secured an annual debate on the important issue of fishing, raising the need for support for coastal communities, investment in seafaring and maritime skills and recognition of the importance of the processing industry.

My work in Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Keir Starmer visits Grimsby
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Developing the next generation
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Labour Leader's levelling up pledge
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Supporting a growing workforce
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Launching world's largest off shore wind farm
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Speaking at World Ocean Day
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Great Jobs Podcast
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The renewables industry is delivering the energy transition we need
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Working with Horizon Youth Zone
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