My local Councillor (and good friend) Seyi Akiwowo was interviewed by ITN about the disgusting and vile racist abuse she has received following a video shown on you tube. Shame on “You Tube” and “Twitter” for doing frankly bugger all about it and faili…Read more…
Liz Cameron UNISON NEC Candidate Black members Female Seat
“Help us achieve fair pay, keep our jobs, terms and conditions, pension rights, stamp out racism in all its forms, fight for equality for all members, Women, Men, Black, Disabled, LGBT, Young Members and in all our sectors. Keep us safe and health prot…Read more…
“Labour refuses Newham ‘trigger ballot’ inquiry as affiliate finds breach of its own rules”
From Guardian journalist Dave Hills on his blog. “Labour’s governing national executive committee (NEC) has turned down a request from party members in Newham to hold an inquiry into how the borough’s executive mayor Sir Robin Wales was narrowly chosen to seek election to the…Read more…
John Gray statement seeking nomination Vice-Chair Campaigns & Communications West Ham CLP
Dear Branch Secretary
I am standing to be the West Ham CLP Vice Chair campaigns at our Annual General Meeting in June and I am requesting the supportive nomination of your Branch.
I am a long standing member and activist in West Ham and have served the Party in a number of different roles,…Read more…
UNISON Greater London Regional Council AGM 2017 results
I was re-elected today at the Greater London UNISON AGM as the Regional Finance Convenor for the 10th time. Many, many thanks for the continued support of London delegates.
Next to me is our (new) Regional Publicity Officer Francesca Hammond, Regional…Read more…
The Future of the Left in Britain: Newham Compass & Fabians event 21 Feb 2017
Should be interesting. Read more…
My Question On Risk to Full Council before it was cut
This is the question that I submitted to the Newham Council meeting that was cut.
Dear Kim
Please submit the following question
Question to Cllr Lester Hudson
“I refer to Agenda Item 12 “Annual Treasury Management Report 2015/2016 page 51 of the Yellow Book item 3.8.
While I would agree with the…Read more…
Angie Roberts UNISON NEC Candidate Female Seat Cymru/Wales
“The stronger UNISON pledge sums up how I feel in my heart.
Our members are amazing individuals who collectively are our great Union and I am determined no matter what happens in these unprecedented times, that I will continue to be a strong voice for…Read more…
Plea for mayoral “open selection”
A well argued letter in the Newham Recorder by respected and long standing West Ham CLP Treasurer and former Councillor John Saunders. Read more…
Pizza & Politics : Broadlands UNISON AGM 1 March
AGM season for the Labour Movement is in full swing. There has already been a Newham Fabians AGM, on Wednesday it is the Greater London UNISON Regional Council AGM. On Thursday it is Forest Gate North Labour Branch AGM and I am planning the UNISON Hous…Read more…
Holocaust Memorial Day – Newham 2017
On Friday I attended a very moving event to mark “Holocaust Memorial Day” which remembers the attempt by German Nazi to murder all Jews in Europe and all subsequent holocausts in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, Darfur and now Syria.
The wonderful guest spea…Read more…
Tony Green UNISON NEC Candidate Male Seat Yorkshire & Humberside
“I want to a build a union that looks after you – I know the pressure you, your families and your colleagues are under. So I will always stand up for you, and ensure that UNISON properly supports our members both inside and outside of the workplace”.
Sunday Night Live – Fake News Invasion 29 Jan
SNL is back! Post Truth Politics: 5pm, Sunday 29th Jan 2017 @GerrysKitchenST
View this email in your browserRegister here!Sunday Night Live 2017
Post-Truth politics & ethics in the digital ageWhat is it, does it matter and what…Read more…
Academics back dispute by King’s College cleaners
Academics back dispute by King’s College cleaners
Cleaners at King’s College London are to strike for two days this week (Thursday and Friday) in protest over cutbacks.More than 50 academics at King’s, which is ranked among the top universities in the world, have signed a letter in protest over…Read more…
Remembering Eric – A UNISON celebration of the life of our President Eric Roberts
“The life of Eric Roberts, a lifelong servant of our union and of those in greatest need, will be celebrated at a UNISON event in London in February.
Our President, who passed away at the end of November, worked for the London Ambulance Service for 42 …Read more…
“Labour members and councillors call for Newham mayoral trigger ballot enquiry” Newham Recorder
Check this report by our local Newham weekly newspaper.
“Nearly 50 Labour party members have called for their governing body to launch a “full enquiry” into the results of the Newham mayoral trigger ballot.
A 13-page letter signed by 47 members of the East Ham and West Ham Constituency…Read more…
Irene Stacey UNISON NEC Candidate Greater London Reserved Seat
“I will work to unite our union and reject the politics of division – I will work with anyone in UNISON to deliver the Stronger UNISON we need at these difficult times, and I will reject divisive tactics designed to divide us.
Irene Stacey Great…Read more…
Reminder: “This is Palestine” UNISON event tomorrow Wednesday 25 January
I must visit Palestine but in the meanwhile I will listen, learn and enquire from those who have. Email Phil if you are going so he can order refreshmentsRead more…
Democracy Triggered “lobby the NEC about the Newham Trigger Ballot”
I received this email yesterday and as a signatory to the recent complaint to the Labour Party NEC I have taken its advice and emailed them.
On Tuesday 24th January Labour’s ruling body, the NEC, will be considering a letter submitted by party members in …Read more…
Labour NEC asked to inquire into Newham mayoral ‘trigger ballot’
On the whole a fair article but it does not report on the complaints of many members that this ballot was rigged.
The Guardian Dave Hill on London “Nearly 50 party members in the east London borough want their national ruling body to examine claims …Read more…