Prospective Labour MP, James Alexander's campaign to Westminster has received the support of living legend Tony Benn

"I have received support from David Miliband and many senior cabinet ministers who want to work with me in the coming years to help the people of York Outer. But I have to admit, it is a huge honour to receive the backing of Tony Benn. I whole-heartedly respect his conviction politics. I am a conviction politician and I hope to emulate his pursuit of truth and justice for the people of York Outer."
Councillor James Alexander - Labour Candidate for York Outer

"James is a guy I trust. I think he is someone you can rely on. He says what he means and means what he says." - Tony Benn