“Join us in conversation with Stuart Hodkinson on Tuesday 6 January (7pm) for our first event of 2026!Dr Stuart Hodkinson (University of Leeds) is an academic who has been working with tenants struggling for better housing conditions for nearly 2…Read more…
Thank you – Christina
Dear friends,By now you’ll have heard the result. I didn’t win, and of course I’m disappointed, it’s not the outcome we hoped for.But I want to say thank you. Thank you to everyone who believed in me, who gave their time, energy and support durin…Read more…
BREAKING: Labour’s landmark Employment Rights Bill has PASSED both Houses of Parliament.
Fantastic News! Well done Labour Unions and the Labour Government!”We did it: Labour’s landmark Employment Rights Bill has finally passed BOTH Houses of Parliament – meaning it is just inches away from becoming law.The Bill is the first step in d…Read more…
UNISONdirect opening hours during the Christmas period
UNISON member and need help? Call UNISONDirect on 0800 0 857 857 Christmas hours Read more…
Newham Labour raise over £11,000 for Medical Aid for Palestinians
Picture from last weeks Newham Labour fund raising event (11 December) for Medical Aid Palestinians. In a packed restaurant in Stratford, all our MPs and Labour Candidate for Mayor, Forhad Hussain, came and spoke in support. Our guest speake…Read more…
How on earth can anyone say public finances are in a mess?
UNISON Winter essentials Grant: Applications open for 24 hours from 12 Noon on Wed 10 December
Winter is tough enough. UNISON’s Winter Essentials Grant is here to help members with £200 food shopping vouchers. Open 24 hours on 10 Dec!
Check eligibility here https://unsn.uk/40CMVT7 Applicants must: Be a UNISON membe…Read more…
Voting has closed: UNISON General Secretary elections result due 17 December
“I want to say how grateful I am to everyone who’s backed my campaign, from activists and branches to the thousands of members who took the time to vote and put their trust in me.This campaign has never been about one person. It’s been about you,…Read more…
Pleshey, Essex Walk
On last Sunday 16th Gill and I did a 5.5 mile circular walk around the ancient village of Pleshey. Home to a famous medieval castle (now long gone) mentioned in Shakespeare’s “Richard II”. We have walked in the area a number of times but used this time…Read more…
Last Chance to Vote for Christina McAnea for UNISON General Secretary
Very last chance to vote for @Christina4GS – to be sure. stick a 1st class stamp on the ballot SAE to make sure it gets there on time for close on this Tuesday 5PM 25/11/25. If you have lost SAE just post the ballot paper in a normal envelop…Read more…
Newham “ACTIVATE” training & out canvassing for Labour Mayoral Candidate – Forhad Hussain
I was very pleased to be selected again as a Labour Councillor candidate for West Ham ward in Newham. Today around 60 Newham fellow candidates, attended an all day training in Forest Gate run by the Labour Activate programme. This was the first time th…Read more…
Top 10 reasons to be in UNISON
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“With me, UNISON is in safe hands”: Re-elect Christina McAnea for UNISON General Secretary
Not long to go but there is still time to fill out your UNISON ballot paper, vote for Christina and pop the envelope in a Royal Mail post box (no electronic voting allowed by law). Today I travelled from East London to Fenlands to help hold a lunc…Read more…
The 107th Anniversary of the Armistice: East Ham Cenotaph 2025
A belated post from last Tuesday. Another special Armistice Service in Newham. Well done to the Newham Catholic Deanery Schools, The Royal British Legion and Newham schools for organising such a well attended event and involving local children in remem…Read more…
Newham Full Council Meeting 10.11.25 – Motion on Housing
A photo collage of myself speaking against a Green motion on housing and in favour of an amendment by my ward colleague, John Whitworth. I was to the point that while I recognise that political debate can be rough, the sheer hypocrisy of the Newha…Read more…
Remembrance Sunday in Portsmouth 2025
Early on the Sunday morning I went to a Royal Navy service at the Memorial in Southsea remembering the 25,000 sailors killed during World War One and World War Two, who were buried at sea and had no known grave. My Taid (maternal Welsh Grandfathe…Read more…
Portsmouth and the Wayfarers’ Walk
To try and prove that I have a hinterland outside politics, unions, housing and pensions, below is another countryside walking post. While away for the weekend, Gill and I did this 6.5 mile circular route, in the rolling Hampshire countryside.&nb…Read more…
Portsmouth Historic Dockside 2025
Picture collage from my visit to the dockyard last Friday as part of a birthday weekend away. I started with a boat trip around the docks accompanied with a live, very entertaining running commentary on modern Royal Navy and Civilian ships presen…Read more…
Vote Christina McAnea as UNISON General Secretary
My ballot paper came yesterday to my home address (you cannot vote online or by email). I have voted for Christina as did my branch, service group and our UNISON Parliament, the NEC. ALL unison members including the retired can vote. Ju…Read more…
Labour Housing Group Newsletter – Renters’ Rights are here!
A historic step forward for renters – late but well done for getting this across the line in face of significant opposition.https://labourhousing.org/join/Read more…