Tracy Gilbert is the Scottish Labour Candidate for Edinburgh North and Leith.
As the Scottish Regional Secretary for the trade union USDAW, she represents more than 37,000 retail and distribution workers in Scotland. An experienced campaigner she fights and wins for workers every day.
“I grew up in a mining town in Midlothian during the 80s, I saw how politics impacted on my family and our community. I thought things would never be that bad again, but I was wrong. That’s why I decided to stand for election as far too many people living in Edinburgh North and Leith are being left behind, and I want to deliver a better future for my community because we deserve better”.
Tracy, who lives in Leith, also has a wealth of experience in advocacy work in her current role but also from her previous work in housing and in various voluntary roles.
“Edinburgh is a wonderful city with thriving businesses and world class arts, hospitality and retail. However, Edinburgh is a tale of two cities. Every day I speak to people working hard to make ends meet, to pay the bills, to heat their homes, that’s if they can get a home to begin with. For far too many people work doesn’t pay and so many families are struggling”.
“A UK Labour Government will deliver the security our community needs. From delivering a New Deal for Working People, to sprinting to clean energy to provide climate leadership and cut energy bills. Only Labour is offering the change our area is crying out for.”
“I am proud to call Edinburgh North and Leith my home and it would be honour of my life to serve the people who live here, the businesses that invest here and the workers that support our community.”
