This morning I went to a “Service of Thanksgiving” for the late Queen at the historic, All Saints Church, in the ward I represent as an elected Councillor, West Ham, in Newham London. I was with the representative for the West Ham Parliamen…Read more…
Supporting the monarchy is not compulsory is it?
You would imagine from the media saturation and the prostration of the politicians that it is not only compulsory to … MoreRead more…
Nesil and Tudor for Labour Party NEC
Last week I finally got around to voting on line in the Labour Party elections for Councillor representatives on our National Executive Council (NEC). More than happy to vote for and endorse Nesil (Long standing London UNISON member) and Tud…Read more…
Review: Killer’s Edge, by Ed McBain
The 7th book in McBain’s groundbreaking series of police procedurals — a genre he basically invented — seems to be having a bit of fun. In previous books, McBain’s introductions and afterwords, written many decades…Read more…
‘Atrocious management’
Unite has slammed poultry processing company 2 Sisters for refusing to give staff time off or extra pay for the Queen’s funeral bank holiday on Monday (September 19). In an email to Unite, 2 Sisters stated, “Our operations will remain open as usual and no additional annual leave has been allocated.” Unite general secretary Sharon […]
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The threat to lay off King Charles’s staff while the nation mourns is despicable | Mark Serwotka
My union has demanded the notification be immediately withdrawn and the workers given the respect they deserveMark Serwotka is general secretary of the Public and Commercial Services UnionAmong the many people across Britain mourning the death of Queen…Read more…
Covid Booster and Flu Jabs
Today I had my Covid vaccination booster (my 4th jab) in my right arm and a flu jab in my left. This was following a text to my phone asking me to book an appointment. So far, no side effects. This was at my local GP practice and I did …Read more…
‘Appalled and angry’
Unite has slammed the government for reportedly considering lifting the cap on bankers’ bonuses, after the plan was leaked to the Financial Times (FT) on Wednesday (September 14) night. The FT reported that chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng, himself a former financial analyst for investment banks, is seeking to scrap the cap on bonuses — first […]
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Building the Baseline: Breaking the Class Barrier
I am part of the taskforce (which is now winding down) from the Local Government Pension Fund Forum. If we continue to prevent talented working class employees from senior positions in our financial services industry then this will have an impact…Read more…
Newham bin strikes latest
Unite has issued Newham borough council with notice of a further two weeks of strike action starting on Tuesday, September 20, ending Monday, October 3. The 1st phase of action began on Saturday, August 27 and ended on Saturday, September 3. The refuse collectors have “rubbished” Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz’s preposterous claims that the workers have […]
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‘Crisis of income’
Unite has warned that temporary dip in headline inflation will be cold comfort for working families who face continued stagnating wages at a time when company profits are soaring. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported today (September 14) that CPI inflation eased to 9.9 per cent in the year to August, down from 10.1 […]
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Pay Your Pension Some Attention – brought to you by Big Zuu
I have posted a lot on pensions over the years but never thought I would share a grime artist/rapper (& chef) views on the subject? Check out https://www.pensionattention.co.uk/Big Zuu says listen up! It’s time to Pay Your Pension Some At…Read more…
Beware: a bonfire of our rights is planned
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Fresh Felixstowe strike dates announced
Fresh strikes have been announced in the Felixstowe port dispute after workers overwhelmingly rejected management’s attempt to impose a pay deal. Last week the management at the Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company unilaterally ended pay talks after refusing to improve its pay offer and instead announced that it was imposing a pay deal of seven […]
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Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang Windmill Walk
Another great walk from this summer that I haven’t managed so far to post. It is a 8 mile 4 hour (Orange graded) circular Pathfinder walk in the Chilterns – Ibstone, Turville and Fingest. Not public transport friendly I am afraid. A quiet and rath…Read more…
Review: Killer’s Payoff, by Ed McBain
The sixth book of the 87th Precinct series continues the focus on the new detective, Cotton Hawes, who — at least from a 21st century point of view — is turning out to be rather…Read more…
Serfs you are and serfs you shall remain
A little over 40 years ago, to mark the 600th anniversary of the Peasant’s Revolt, the great socialist journalist Paul Foot wrote a very interesting article.Foot explained how it was that a peasant army which had arrived in London and achieved its targ…Read more…
Goodbye and thank you Queen Elizabeth
Yesterday I was driving from London to North Wales, due to a family medical emergency (my Mum Margaret Gray) when I heard the news that the Queen was unwell and that members of her immediate family had been called to her bedside in Balmoral, Scotland.&…Read more…
Is the Prime Minister looking to truss the unions?
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Review: Killer’s Choice, by Ed McBain
The fifth book in Ed McBain’s classic 87th Precinct series introduces a new character to the detective squad — Cotton Hawes. Hawes has been transferred over from one of the richer parts of the city…Read more…