Rooted in community Fighting for fairness
I’m Elizabeth Carr-Ellis and it’s an honour to be your Scottish Labour candidate for Fife North East. I grew up on benefits and free school meals and went on to lead a nationwide health campaign, fighting for change at the highest levels of power. Working together, we can build a fairer, stronger community for everyone.
I Know What Opportunity Means – Let’s Open Doors for Everyone
I grew up in Newcastle‘s two most deprived wards. My parents worked hard – my dad in a factory and my mam as a barmaid – but it was never enough. And then my dad took ill. At 11, I was nearly taken into care.
Two things changed everything. The first was growing up in a welfare state built by Labour, which gave me and my siblings the opportunities to break the cycle of poverty.
The second was moving to Scotland, where I learnt that who I was mattered more than where I came from.
Life here has given me so much, but my past drives everything I do.
As a city councillor and a campaigner, I’ve worked with politicians and communities from all of society, fighting for working people and promoting women‘s rights. Because I know real change happens when people come together.
My experiences have given me the drive to stand up for the most vulnerable — and I’ll bring that same determination to deliver fairness, opportunity and real change for everyone.
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A Fairer Society for Fife North East – Because We All Deserve Better.
After nearly two decades in power, the SNP’s record speaks for itself?
In Fife North East, our schools, hospitals and local services simply haven’t been given the support they need. Families are struggling, too many children are living in poverty and vital services are stretched to breaking point.
But it doesn’t have to be this way.
I believe in a Fife North East that works for everyone. A place where:
- Our children get the education they deserve
- Our NHS provides care when we need it
- Local councils have the funding to support our communities
- Young families can afford homes of their own
I know that when we invest in our schools, our health services and our communities, everyone benefits.
I’m standing for Fife North East because I believe in hope, action and a fairer future for all of us. Together, we can make it happen.
SNP’S LIST OF SHAME
Standing Strong for Fife North East
Tackling Poverty & the Cost of Living
Hidden poverty in North East Fife must be exposed and addressed. From warm homes and school meals to emergency support in tough times, people should get the help they need
Building Better Schools
Schools need proper funding, specialist support for additional needs, and teachers who feel valued. Every child in Fife North East deserves the staff, spaces, and resources to thrive
Health Care Everyone Can Count On
From mental health support to women’s healthcare, I’ll fight for our community — cutting waiting times, making local services easier to reach and demanding clear, accountable decision-making
Affordable homes for local people
I’ll work to deliver homes real people can afford and push for limits on second homes and holiday lets that price locals out. A home shouldn’t be out of reach just because it’s in Fife North East
A Fairer, Greener Economy
With our harbours, farmland and renewables, Fife North East is rich in opportunity. Let’s create jobs that last in food production, clean energy, sustainable tourism and local businesses
Fixing Rural Transport
No one should be cut off from work, health care or friends and loved ones because of a broken transport system. We need reliable, affordable public transport that serves every village and town
Why I’m backing Lizzie
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A fresh voice, a new direction
Join me as we fight for better health, homes and hope in Fife North East