steve carter

Steve Carter is 45 years old and married with two children. He was born on Merseyside and has lived most of his life in the North West. He has a degree specialising in Economic History and a Masters degree from the University Of Manchester. He currently works as a secondary school teacher in Stockport but also has experience in the manufacturing and retailing sectors.

Steve was elected as a councillor and led the Labour Group on Macclesfield Council until 2006. He stood as candidate in two general elections in 2001 and 2005. His political interests include europe, housing, education and regeneration.

Steve is a member of the Cooperative Party and of the NUT and GMB Trade Unions. He set up the Cheshire in Europe organisation to campaign on European issues. Before this he was given a Millennium Fellowship Award for his work in the community and education. He has been an Operation Raleigh volunteer and worked on aid projects in Africa and South America.

Steve says: “Britain should be at the heart of Europe creating jobs for British people and winning investment for our region.”