Hat tip Rokhsana – “Friends please share widely & come!#Justice4Edson Family Campaign launch this coming Thursday 7th Sept in Forest Gate. Speakers to be announced in the next couple of days.
Plus an account of what happened from … Ob…Read more…
West Ham “Sing Along” & Forest Gate North “Labor Day” BBQ’s
Proving that politics is not just about campaigning, debating and organising (as vital as this is) but also occasionally about having a bit of fun. Picture above from last Thursday BBQ at West Ham Labour Branch in Vicarage Lane Community Centre. They e…Read more…
To the Memory of Levellers Private Biggs & Piggen – Shot 18 September 1649
I was recently sightseeing in historic Oxford when I came across this plaque in Gloucester Green. I have heard of the execution by Cromwell of Levellers at Burford and have long meant to visit the church but I have never heard of this incident nor can …Read more…
Newham Woodcraft 2017 (subtitled)
Check out new video about Newham Woodcraft folk
“Youth is not wasted on the young
Woodcraft Folk is a progressive organisation for young people led by young people.
Newham Watersmeet Woodcraft Folk is based in the Forest Gate area. We have groups fo…Read more…
Tony Green’s blog
A welcome to new UNISON NEC member Tony Green on his excellent new blog. I shall look forward to some friendly blogging competition in the coming months!
“In June I was elected as the Yorkshire and Humberside male seat representative on UNISON’s National Executive Council (NEC). This is the first…Read more…
Forest Gate North “Labor Day” Picnic/BBQ Sunday 3 September
Just a quick reminder that Forest Gate North Labour Party will be holding a Summer Picnic/BBQ on Sunday 3rd September on Wanstead Flats opposite the Golden Fleece pub from 3 to 6 p.m. Come along and bring a dish to share. Don’t forget to brin…Read more…
Ride to the Somme, Passchendaele & Arras 2017
The Battle of Passchendaele in the First World War took place from 31 July 1917 to 10 November 1917. There were an estimated 250,000 British causalities, killed or wounded during this battle.
The picture above on the left is of my maternal Grandfathe…Read more…
UNISON NEC 2017 at NDC
Great picture of elected UNISON National Executive Council members at our National Delegate Conference in Brighton in 2017. Read more…
UNISON’s African Migrant Workers Seminar 14 October 2017
I will circulate amongst Branch members. Monica is a top union organiser and it is really great that UNISON provides such support for members.Read more…
West Ham Labour August e-newsletter – Future campaigns, political and social events
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Dear ComradesJust a quick summer update on recent local and future events. Since the General election we have continued campaigning including holding high street stalls in Forest Gate, Canning Town a…Read more…
68% of votes wasted in General Election
(NB. Below is why our election system in this country is nuts). Picture BBC
68% of votes had no impact on election result: Electoral Reform Society publish definitive report on June voteEMBARGOED: ‘The 2017 General Election: Volatile Voting – Random Results’ report also shows…Read more…
Arnold Schwarzenegger has a blunt message for Nazis (& Trump)
Former Forest Gater Arnie tells it as it is about Trump and Nazi’s. Please share.Read more…
A historical perspective on Trump, Lies and Truth
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Harry’s Girl: Street Art
Finally got around to posting this picture of street art off Holloway Road near Highbury Corner. I have just googled it and found out it is about Prince Harry’s Girlfriend! Read more…
SAVE SARAH CHAPMAN’S GRAVE, A LEADER OF THE 1888 MATCHWOMEN’S STRIKE & TRADE UNION HEROINE
SARAH Dearman, née CHAPMAN – Matchwomen’s 1888 Strike Committee and TUC DelegateBorn: 31st October 1862 – Died: 27th November 1945 – Buried: 3rd December 1945Sarah Chapman was a leading member of the 1888 Matchwomen’s Strike Committee (pictured above). Sarah (ringed) is standing to the right of…Read more…
Being taught to hate…shocking picture even after 25 years
Was this little boy nowadays one of the torch bearing Nazi thugs in Charlottesville, Virginia last weekend?Read more…
UNISON National Labour Link Committee Elections 2017
Some personal recommendations!Read more…
Do you want to be a MP? Unison wants to hear from you.
“The recent general election saw Labour take a huge stride towards Downing Street.As no party won a majority, the next election could be just around the corner. That’s why the Labour Party plans to select candidates for 75 of the most marginal seats in England in the coming months. Welsh and…Read more…
11 weeks until the TUC National Inspection Day
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Vote James Beckles for Greater London Seat on National Labour Link (APF) Committee
(Ballot papers are now out for all UNISON members in Greater London who are part of the Labour Link).
This is the message that my branch which nominated James has sent out
“Dear Branch Members
Ballot papers for this very important election should b…Read more…