This was great news that the Regional Council Officers for Greater London Region were all re-elected unopposed at our AGM today. I think it shows trust and confidence by our members and branches in the lay leadership of the London Region led by Yvonne …Read more…
ATN Sky 827 Bangla interview on Newham Trigger
A fascinating evening spent talking Mayoral trigger ballots and Newham politics on Sky channel 827. I wish other community media were as interested in local politics as ATN Bangla.
Myself, Cllr John Whitworth, Cllr Julianne Marriott, Cllr Anam Islam a…Read more…
BBC1 Sunday Politics London report on Newham Mayoral Trigger rerun after “decades and decades” of one person in power…
A somewhat neutral and balanced report by BBC London on the Newham Mayoral Trigger ballot rerun to decide our next Labour Candidate in the local elections in May.
The clip features Cllr Conor McAuley, a former Newham Cabinet member, who strongly criti…Read more…
Conference on Community Wealth Building.
It seems that the event on Thursday may be full. I am speaking at a seminar below.
15.05: Levering local finance
Chair: Councillor Martyn Rawlinson, Preston City Council
Marianne Sensier, University of Manchester (10 mins) Councillor John G…Read more…
Have LOBOs contributed to the “bankruptcy ” of Tory Council?
This is of relevance to Newham – it has a host of RBS LOBO loans including a 2010 RBS inverse
floater. We have £563 million exposure in Newham to LOBOs. Hat top Debt Resistance press release
“Northamptonshire County Council Joins CAPITA In Crisis
Cllr John Whitworth withdraws from Newham mayoral challenge to support Cllr Rokhsana Fiaz
Newham Recorder “Cllr John Whitworth has announced he will no longer be challenging Sir Robin Wales to be Labour’s candidate for the mayoral elections and will instead be supporting Cllr Rokhsana Fiaz’s bid for selection.The West Ham ward councillor ha…Read more…
Super Thursday Massacre in Favour of Open Selection in Newham Mayoral Trigger
I took part as a local member in the Newham Mayor trigger ballot meeting for my ward, Forest Gate North.
All members present had the chance to make a contribution before they had a vote on whether to affirm Robin Wales as the Labour candidate for Newh…Read more…
Day 3 of Newham Mayoral Trigger fiasco – Plaistow North & South Massive Vote for Open Selection
There was a BBC news crew outside the selection meetings last night I understand. So 18 “NO” for an open selection and 1 “YES” in Plaistow North. Then 19 “NO” to open selection and another 1 “YES” in Plaistow South.
The massacre continues …Read more…
London Renters Union Who we are Donate Jobs Events
In 2018, the London Renters Union will launch in Newham.We’re aiming to unite London’s 3 million renters and win better housing for everyone. Together we are powerful: we can improve housing for ourselves, our families and our friends.3 reasons to join…Read more…
Day 2 of Rerun Newham Labour Mayoral Trigger – Canning Town North & Custom House vote NO for an open selection
This is turning into a massacre. Last night West Ham ward 24 to 1 for an open selection. Tomorrow it is Plaistow South and Plaistow North wards.
Hat tip https://twitter.com/newhamselection
More…Read more…
“Cllr Rokhsana Fiaz set to challenge for mayor of Newham”
“Cllr Rokhsana Fiaz has announced she will challenge to be Labour’s candidate for mayor of Newham if party members agree to an open selection.
The Custom House councillor has thrown her hat into the ring ahead of the first wards casting their votes to…Read more…
Newham Mayoral candidate admits he will lose “trigger”
A very interesting evening tonight. The first rerun Newham Labour Mayoral trigger ballot took place at West Ham Ward. To the surprise of the 25 members who turned up (but not to me since it had been widely leaked) the incumbent, Sir Robin Wales, …Read more…
Getting fit with Labour (apart from eating chocolate cake)
Picture collage from yesterday’s Labour campaign session in my ward, West Ham, with our MP, Lyn Brown (and Cara, her infamous Labour attack dog).
West Ham ward and the wider West Ham CLP are “safe” Labour seats but it is humbling how much support we g…Read more…
Newham For An Open Selection
It is game on for the rerun of the Newham Labour Mayoral trigger. Check out below :-
http://www.newhamforopenselection.org/
https://twitter.com/newhamselection
https://www.facebook.com/NewhamTriggerBallot/
More stuff to follow
Holocaust Survivor Mala Tribich MBE
I attended the Newham Holocaust Memorial Day 2018. Concentration camp survivor Mala Tribich, who lost her mother, father and sister gave a compelling account of Nazi murder, inhumanity and cruelty.
This is what happens if you do not stand up for…Read more…
Conference on Community Wealth Building. 8 February 2018. Preston
I am due to speak at this seminar about work done in promoting more creative and sustainable use of local government pension funds in the session “Leveraging Local Finance”
“Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Andrew Gwynn…Read more…
Custom House Ward is 2nd branch to hold Newham Mayoral Trigger – 7.30 Tuesday 30 January at Ascension Church E13
Custom House ward will hold the 2nd West Ham ward Labour Party trigger (out of 10) on the Newham Labour Mayor on 7.30pm Tuesday 30 January in Ascension Church, Baxter Rd, London, E16 3HJ.
I will repeat below my comments about the West Ham CLP wa…Read more…
The NHS staff on the inside of the crisis.
A really powerful video from the Labour Party on the true crisis in the NHS. Please watch, weep and share.Read more…
Newham Labour Supporters for an Open Mayoral Selection – West Ham Ward is First!
Newham Labour Mayoral Rerun Trigger Ballot is Go, Go, Go!The rerun is starting next Monday 29 January 7.30pm at the West Ham CLP Headquarters, 306 High Street, Stratford, London, E15 for my favourite Newham ward, West Ham.
If you are an eligible West …Read more…
“Remembering Irene Stacey – a stalwart of our union, and a friend”
A fitting tribute from our General Secretary, Dave Prentis to Irene.
Throughout her time in UNISON – and through her illness – Irene’s bravery was clear to everyone who knew her, and an inspiration to all of us who worked and campaigned alongside her….Read more…