Picture from canvass last night in Boleyn ward, Newham. It was another successful door knock with the Labour candidate, Veronica Oakeshott (middle). It was a little cold and dark, so not much discussion about politics but very solid results for Labour….Read more…
Why George Osborne is a bloody communist
It is very ironic that the Chancellor, George Osborne, is described as a Conservative “iideologically committed to cutting the state”.
Yet he has overseen almost unprecedented nationalisation and the expansion of “Big Government” since the Tory…Read more…
Vote for the Labour Party Candidate, Gordon Miller, in Aylesford Green Ward By-Election Thursday November 19 2015
Good luck to Gordon and the Labour team in Ashford for tomorrow. Read more…
We are all migrants
Yesterday the first official refugees from Syria arrived in the UK at Glasgow airport. Some random thoughts.
Firstly, I am reminded of this fascinating research about the generic make up of many Brits. The Romans, Vikings and Normans had apparently l…Read more…
Boleyn by-election – on the knocker on a windy tuesday
This evening I was with the Labour candidate for the Newham Boleyn ward by election, Veronica Oakeshott and comrades from East and West Ham Labour Party. We met outside Upton Park station in East Ham.
It was windy (#StormBarney) but only a little wet….Read more…
Redbridge Mayor’s Appeal: Ten Pin Bowling Wednesday 25 November 2015
It is a shame that I have my UNISON Branch Executive meeting on this evening. Hopefully Newham will be sending teams to support this event. Hat tip BarabaraRead more…
Backing Dave Prentis for UNISON General Secretary
UNISON’s General Secretary election started last Monday 9 November and ends on 4 December.
If you are a member and have not received a ballot paper by tomorrow (Monday 16 November) call UNISONdirect ballot helpline 0800 0 857 857 / Textphone 0800 0 967 968.
PS Vote Dave. Read more…
Casablanca La Marseillaise
“On ne passe pas”. Never give in to fascists Read more…
Aylesford Green By-Election
Today I drove down to Ashford in Kent with two other West Hammers, Anamul and Aleen, to support our former CLP Vice Chair, Gordon Miller. Gordon is standing to be a borough Councillor in Aylesbury Green ward. This is a Labour marginal seat …Read more…
Solidarity with France
Liberté, égalité, fraternitéRead more…
Croydon University Hospital UNISON members supporting Dave for General Secretary
Pictures of UNISON members who work in Croydon University Hospital supporting Dave Prentis to be elected as our General Secretary. Read more…
When a manager tells you there is no need for a union rep as it is only an informal meeting
Love it. Read more…
#VoteDaveDay
My ballot paper arrived at home yesterday. I have voted for Dave Prentis to be our UNISON General Secretary.
Ballot paper is now in the pre-paid envelope to be posted back this morning.
Please vote as soon as you receive your ballot paper or else it …Read more…
Armistice Day 2015
This morning I took part at in a 2 minutes silence, while at a work UNISON/Unite/GMB trade union meeting in Kings Cross.
Hat tip photo top union steward Franzi Bee. Read more…
West Ham Councillor Report: November 2015
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Councillor Report to West Ham Ward
WEST HAM WARD LABOUR PARTY
tel: 07432 150 *** or email John.Gr…Read more…
Vote for Dave: UNISON General Secretary Election from 9 November – 4 December
1.3 million UNISON members will be receiving ballot papers at their home address during the next week or so.
Every 5 years the union democratically elects its General Secretary. Dave Prentis, who is our current General Secretary is standing for re-ele…Read more…
Rye Remembrance Sunday 2015
This Remembrance Sunday I was in the ancient town and port of Rye in East Sussex. Picture is from the service this morning outside the. 12th Century, St Mary’s Church.
I watched beforehand the procession into the Church led by the Gold Mace bearer, th…Read more…
Russian Revolution Birthday
Today is the 98th anniversary of the Russian (also known confusingly as the October or Bolshevik) Revolution. The 7th November is also the birthday of my unlikely Scorpio twin 🙂Read more…
The first Indian army VC
In the run up to Remembrance Sunday this is a good time to remember the heroism of Indian Army soldiers, such as Khudadad Khan who was awared the first Indian Victoria Cross in the First World War.
In 1914 Khudadad and his out numbered comrades held o…Read more…
Veronica Oakeshott: Labour Candidate in Boleyn Ward By Election, Newham, London
Congratulations to Veronica Oakeshott for being selected as the Labour Candidate in Boleyn ward in East Ham for the by-election on 3 December 2015. Commiserations to the other excellent candidates.
The by-election was caused by the sad and unex…Read more…