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…
West Hammers “Solidarity Saturday” in Chingford & Woodford Green
I have always agreed with the great Lake district walking author, Alfred Wainwright, that “there is no such thing as bad weather only unsuitable clothing”. Despite this I forgot to take a hat and gloves for this mornings Labour campaigning in the …Read more…
‘My God, what’s going on here?’ Inside the NHS crisis
Jason is a UNISON paramedic (and also a longstanding member of my Regional Labour Link Committee). Hat tip UNISON website.
The nation is in panic over the so-called ‘winter crisis’ in the NHS. But according to paramedic and UNISON member Jason An…Read more…
“Labour sets Newham mayor ‘trigger ballot’ re-run dates”
Check out below another insightful article by “OnLondon” journalist Dave Hill, about the Newham Mayoral trigger.
I am more than happy with my quote in this article except, perhaps to make clear that I spoke as a Labour Party activist and that I am an …Read more…
TUC Pensions Conference 2018 Fixing the retirement lottery
The Trades Union Congress annual pensions conference brings together a range of experts to examine the most important developments in the world of pensions.This year’s event focuses on fixing the ‘Great Pensions Lottery’ that means the insecurity …Read more…
Why despite 3 profit warnings did the Tory Government keep giving Carillion public contracts? Because its Chair was a key supporter?
Not sure he was a donor but Carillion Chair, Philip Green, was an open Conservative supporter. The corruption of public life in national politics (and local politics) is just appalling. Left and right politicians can and are found to be corrupt, but th…Read more…
“Protect our rights at work after Brexit”
UNISON has been urging activists to send their MP’s this email for the vote tomorrow https://tuc.good.do/euwithdrawalbill/mps/
Lyn has already tweeted that she will be supporting the amendments.
“On Tuesday 16 Jan, MPs vote on whether or not to …Read more…
“Labour members call for immediate ‘open selection’ to choose Newham mayoral candidate”
Another sensible article from “On London” journalist Dave Hill on the Newham Mayoral trigger debacle. He features Newham Councillor and former mayoral advisor (one of the very few female advisors) Julianne Marriott, calling for an open selection. The N…Read more…
A London Living Wage for all in Newham Schools
I am a school governor in Newham and I am planning to go to the borough Governors’ Forum on Tuesday evening at the town hall. As a governor I have raised the following question :-
London Living Wage
How many Schools are London Living Wage employers (…Read more…
#Labourdoorstep in Plaistow North
After my Councillor surgery this morning I went over to Plaistow North ward to help out knocking on doors and speaking to local residents about the forthcoming Council elections in May.
It was cold but thankfully it stayed dry. Plaistow North is next …Read more…
“Veteran Newham mayor faces deslection fight ahead of local election contest”
For once, a balanced article by the London Evening Standard about Labour Politics. I and many other Councillors and Party members support the call by Cllr Marriott, Charlene Mclean and West Ham Labour Party for an open selection to decide the next Labo…Read more…
“UNISON launches campaign to divest pensions from carbon”
I chaired a packed 10th UNISON annual Local Government Pension Fund seminar yesterday.
The “Divest Campaign” is potentially one of the most significant things we can do as a union, not only to save our planet but also to save our pensions future.
Wil…Read more…