Right from the start, Huw has always said that this election is a chance for members of our party to have their say and get involved in the debate over the future of the Labour Party and Wales. As you'll see below, members are signing up to Huw's campaign from right across Wales - from MPs and AMs to Councillors and most importantly, the volunteers and supporters who are the lifeblood of Welsh Labour. Here are just some of them...
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 + 've known Huw for many years, and have always been impressed by both his political acumen and, equally importantly, his warmth, compassion plain decency. We became firm friends campaigning for a Yes vote in 1997, and I have been immensely proud to see Huw play such a crucial role in the Assembly he campaigned so hard to establish.');){kind=spacer}
 + 's campaign launch and I think he gave an outstanding speech. He is quite right to say that Plaid have been taking credit for the good things done by the Assembly Government. The fact is that Labour is the majority party and we need to get better at shouting our successes from the rooftops. I like Huw Lewis' + String.fromCharCode(39) + ' ideas and his approach, and I hope he wins.'))
 + 's fortunes in the polls now is the time for a leader and First Minister who will take the fight to our opponents in every part of Wales. Now is the time for a leader who will make our priorities the Government's priorities. Now is the time for Huw Lewis and now is the time to let Labour be Labour.);){kind=spacer}
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 + 'm backing Huw because he’s got the passion, desire and vision to take Wales forward. He understands the needs of North East Wales and has the innovative policies and creative ideas that will be good for the area that I represent. As a lifelong trade unionist I' + String.fromCharCode(39) + 've been impressed by his ideas for social partnership and the need to renew the links between unions and the party. His ideas will help regenerate the party over the long term, making it the fighting force it needs to be to take on the Tories across Wales.');)
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 + 'm backing Lewis for Labour!');)
 + 've seen at first hand the need to work hard to give every child the opportunities they deserve, especially in areas like ours. I know Huw will put people first as First Minister and that' + String.fromCharCode(39) + 's why I' + String.fromCharCode(39) + 'm supporting him. Roy said: Huw is one of most honest, straightforward politicians I' + String.fromCharCode(39) + 've ever known. He always makes time to speak and listen to anyone who needs him. Everybody I speak to round here has a lot of time for Huw.');)
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 + 's campaign launch and I think he gave an outstanding speech. He is quite right to say that Plaid have been taking credit for the good things done by the Assembly Government. The fact is that Labour is the majority party and we need to get better at shouting our successes from the rooftops. I like Huw Lewis' + String.fromCharCode(39) + ' ideas and his approach, and I hope he wins.');)
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 from Grangetown said', 'http://samknight.org/endorse/photos/sarah_and_grace_hatch.jpg', 'Huw encapsulates the reasons I joined the Labour Party. Passion, vision and an unerring commitment to equality and social justice - those are the qualities the party and the country need now more than ever. It was Huw who pushed the issue of child poverty to the top of the agenda here in Wales and I want to see much more progress on this in the coming years.');)
 + 've known Huw for many, many years and I have always been deeply impressed by the passion, energy and thoughtful commitment he has always shown in driving forward the social justice agenda. He has been honest about the problems Welsh Labour have experienced in the last few years and spoken at length about the tough choices we now need to make as a party about how to reconnect with the Welsh public. He has consistently said that he wants to be part of the debate we now need to have, not just about the future of the party, but about the future of Wales. He is fizzing with ideas and energy and I know he wants to work collaboratively with others for the good of Wales. Importantly, I believe he has displayed many of the leadership qualities I think Labour needs at a difficult time like this. In areas like Child Poverty, Huw has led the way in driving forward the debate for the good of communities right across Wales. The next few months and years will be difficult for both Labour and the Assembly and there is no doubt we need an individual at the helm with the qualities and determination to see us through. I believe Huw Lewis is that man and that is why I will be putting his name forward next week.');)
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 + 's ideas on child poverty are excellent. I want Huw to bring the same kind of energy, passion and thoughtful commitment he has brought to the child poverty debate to the role of First Minister.');)
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 + 't stand for anything at all. Huw is committed to making our society a more equal and more socially just country. He is committed to the values that made our party strong');)
 + 'm backing Huw because his idea of a Welsh Opportunities Fund is potentially ground breaking for communities in Wales. As someone with a family myself, I think it' + String.fromCharCode(39) + 's crucial to give our children a chance to make a success of their lives and I think and this will help achieve that');)
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 + 's belief in social justice has been shown in the work he' + String.fromCharCode(39) + 's done on fighting child poverty. I' + String.fromCharCode(39) + 'm backing Huw because he shares my Labour values');)
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 + 're backing Huw because of his record of supporting the voluntary sector and standing up for our communities.');)
 + 's passionate about what he does, and has the clear ideas and policies to back up the rhetoric. He will make a fine first Minister, and great Leader of Welsh Labour.');){kind=spacer}
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 + 'm proud to be Huw’s mum!');)
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 + 's co-operative values are values we can all share. He offers real solutions to the problems Wales faces today, like affordable housing, child poverty and the economy.');)
 + 's got the drive and energy to help Labour and the Assembly reach out to people right around Wales');)
 + 've heard Huw speak about how the Assembly and UK Governments can work together to put that right, and he has my total support');)
 + 's why he has my support.”);)
 + 've both been involved in education all our lives, and having met Huw, I know that he shares our passion. He' + String.fromCharCode(39) + 's a man with ideas and a vision and that' + String.fromCharCode(39) + 's why we' + String.fromCharCode(39) + 're backing Huw.');)
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 + 's belief that the People of Wales can prosper when the Welsh Assembly Government endorse the Co-op Principles into their policies, and Huw is the best candidate to achieve these principle aims.');)
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 + 's sister, I may be a bit biased, but I thought Huw spoke brilliantly today about his vision for Welsh Labour.');)
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 + 'm supporting Huw. He’s the kind of guy who if you ask him something, he' + String.fromCharCode(39) + 'll do his very best to get things done for you.');)
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 + 'no-go areas' + String.fromCharCode(39) + ' as we try to re-build the party. We need to take on the Lib Dems on their own turf, on the streets and in the major towns and cities across Wales. The fightback starts now.');)
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 + 's work on issues like child poverty, household debt and the need for comprehensive regeneration programmes like Mon a Menai highlight the leadership qualities he has shown over the last few years. I know he has the skills and vision to be a success as Wales' + String.fromCharCode(39) + ' First Minister and bring hope to communities across Wales.');)
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 + 's passion, dedication and commitment to the Labour Party and Labour values is unrivalled. He thinks big, and has a radical streak often missing in politicians today. Our Party, and our country, would thrive with him as Leader.');)
 + 'm backing Huw because of his efforts to re-engage students and young people with the politics of the Assembly. He' + String.fromCharCode(39) + 's been a massive support to our Labour club and our increase in members this year alone is testament to that. I don' + String.fromCharCode(39) + 't know a more passionate and determined person who would fight for a better Wales.');)
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 + 'm impressed at the range of ideas Huw is putting forward and he has my support every inch of the way');)
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 + 's passion for fairness and social justice. He' + String.fromCharCode(39) + 's committed to tackling the scourge of child poverty and dealing with the inequalities we see everyday in the valleys. I' + String.fromCharCode(39) + 'm backing Huw.');)
 + 'm supproting Huw as he' + String.fromCharCode(39) + 's the candidate who can beat the Tories in Wales. Huw has spent his life fighting the Tories and he' + String.fromCharCode(39) + 's not about to stop now. He' + String.fromCharCode(39) + 's seen the terrible damage Tory cuts can have on local communities and as First Minister he' + String.fromCharCode(39) + 's committed to making sure he stands up for Wales' + String.fromCharCode(39) + ' needs.');)
 + 've known Huw for many years and always admired his commitment and passion to what I believe to be real Labour values. He cares deeply about all those he represents in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney and has always campaigned to improve their lives and the environment they live in. I know Huw replicates this belief for all communities across Wales. He is an intelligent man whom I trust to have a vision and purpose for the Labour party in Wales that would help us through what are likely to be some very difficult times.');)
 + 's values define his politics. His upbringing in a tight community in Aberfan instilled in him the progressive principles which have forged his attitude to issues like social justice and equality. It' + String.fromCharCode(39) + 's what drives his determination to create a better Wales.');)
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 + 'm voting for Huw because he has the ideas that will make Wales a place I want my son to grow up in.');)
 + 's not about to stop now. He' + String.fromCharCode(39) + 'll stand up against the Tories and their agenda of cutting the services that our local communities depend on. With Huw taking the lead, we can beat the Tories in North Wales');)
 + 's next leader, not least the ability to take on a resurgent Tory party and to remind people about the damage they inflicted on Wales in the past. There are also severe problems in many of our heartland communities that still need to be addressed. Having worked alongside all the contenders for many years, I believe that it is Huw Lewis who will be the best person to take on the Tories and carry on the battle against poverty in Wales. We are both former teachers and I can vouch for the fact that Huw' + String.fromCharCode(39) + 's excellent understanding of issues around education and child welfare. He has been pushing for a new system of funding our nurseries, schools and colleges to make sure those with special needs and children living in deprived communities get the support they need. Huw will be a passionate, hard-working advocate for Labour values and that is what we need right now.');)
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 + 's record. I think of them all as friends as well as colleagues, so it has been a difficult decision to make. I believe an election competition where candidates tour Wales, debating ideas with local members of the Labour family, will be an opportunity for Welsh Labour to renew and to develop a powerful offer to the Welsh people, enabling us to go forward to win the forthcoming elections. Huw Lewis has set out a compelling vision for Wales. He has talked at length about social justice issues like housing, health and tackling child poverty, which are core to Welsh beliefs. He has identified co-operative solutions, working with trade unionists, and has set out an exciting programme for challenging times. I also think Huw is the best person to take on the Tories and expose their hypocrisy. That is why I am delighted to nominate him for Welsh Labour' + String.fromCharCode(39) + 's leader and our candidate for First Minister for Wales.');)
 + 's easy, affable manner is an attractive quality in the Assembly Chamber, Edwina' + String.fromCharCode(39) + 's decisive nature as Health Minister has been a valuable asset but I don' + String.fromCharCode(39) + 't live with either of them! In all seriousness I think those things that attracted me to Huw, his intelligence, compassion and fearless nature will make him a natural leader for Welsh Labour.');)
 + 'm backing Huw because I want to see Welsh Labour redouble our efforts to tackle child poverty across the whole of Wales');)
 + 'm excited by the ideas Huw has for giving grassroots party members more of a say and utilizing the technological and campaign skills of Labour colleagues across the UK. We need to be quicker, cleverer and more innovative in how we do things within the party.');)
 + 've worked in Labour politics all my life, and I knew from the first time I heard him speak in New Tredegar four years ago that Huw was something special. I' + String.fromCharCode(39) + 'm proud to have worked for him in the Assembly, proud to be his Agent on this election campaign, and proud to call him a friend. He' + String.fromCharCode(39) + 's never let me down, and I know he won' + String.fromCharCode(39) + 't let our Party or our country down.');)
 + 's campaign launch and I think he gave an outstanding speech. He is quite right to say that Plaid have been taking credit for the good things done by the Assembly Government. The fact is that Labour is the majority party and we need to get better at shouting our successes from the rooftops. I like Huw Lewis' + String.fromCharCode(39) + ' ideas and his approach, and I hope he wins.');)
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', 'http://samknight.org/endorse/photos/mel_whitter.jpg', 'ProAct and ReAct were important ways in which the Assembly Government made a difference. Huw' + String.fromCharCode(39) + 's plans for a modern manufacturing strategy recognise the importance of building on these important achievements. That' + String.fromCharCode(39) + 's why I' + String.fromCharCode(39) + 'm supporting Huw Lewis for Labour.');)
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 + 've known and worked with Huw for many years on ideas and policies for regenerating the valleys. He will be the voice for the valleys Blaenau Gwent needs and he has my full support.');)
 + 'm backing Huw because I know he cares about real people. His track record on eliminating child poverty is a fine example of helping those in most need.');)