I have just voted in the LHG Executive elections for the following 10 candidates. Lot of very good people standing and apologies for those I have not voted for on this occasion. You may only vote if you are both a member of LHG and a member of the…Read more…
Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus: Happy St Davids Day
Thank you to the Tesco delivery driver who brought to my door turnip, parsnips, carrots and massive leeks despite the pouring rain for my Cawl this evening. Just need to get the neck of lamb and Caerphilly cheese. Read more…
#LondonForEveryone | A Message For All Londoners
Tonight there was a briefing for all London Labour Councillors by our Mayor, Sadiq Khan. I sadly missed most of it due to trade union case work. Sadiq’s team have retweeted this great video about his recent message to all Londoners. When we have r…Read more…
Thank you from UNISON & Good Luck to Jamie Dickinson in the Labour Party!
There was a lovely informal “leaving do” this evening in the Unison centre for our former UNISON activist and national officer, Jamie Dickinson (front centre) . Jamie supported our International and Labour Link Committee. He is leaving UNISON to …Read more…
Sarah Chapman House – Matchgirl Striker
This lunch time I attended the opening ceremony for a newly built community space and block of Council flats in Bow, Tower Hamlets. The block has been named after the Matchgirl Striker, Sarah Chapman. She was one of the leaders of the successful s…Read more…
Colne Valley Wildlife Walk 24.2.24
Yesterday morning I went to a consultation on a proposed LTN in my ward then taking advantage of a better weather forecast for Saturday compared to Sunday travelled with Gill by TFL trains to Rickmansworth. This circular 6.2 mile walk is listed i…Read more…
LABOUR Stands with UKRAINE
It is good to see the support by Labour Leader, Keir Starmer “The second anniversary of Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine reminds us of the strength, resilience, and courage of the Ukrainian people.Our thoughts today are with those who have lost thei…Read more…
There may be trouble ahead: Join UNISON
Hat tip Notts UNISON and their excellent Comms Officer(s) “PLEASE JOIN UNISON BEFORE YOU NEED US. We can’t represent you for your first 4 weeks after joining #1, but we can offer advice to our new members. So, in an increasingly insecure world of work,…Read more…
What a good idea! Encourage tenants to downsize & free up family homes
Not a new idea but pleased about offer to Newham Council tenants of a brand new home in a over 55s block at a rent no higher than their current rent. Too often while canvassing I come across elderly tenants in family sized homes whose children ha…Read more…
UNISON Housing Association Branch AGM 2024
At tonight’s Branch Executive Committee meeting we discussed planning for our AGM. The email below has been sent to all of our 3000 plus members.”Dear Member, Due to the Easter Weekend, the UNISON Housing Association Branch AGM 2024 has been move…Read more…
Ealing Labour x Swindon Labour Party Fundraiser 2024
On Sunday I went with UNISON Labour Link colleagues to a fundraising dinner in Ealing. It was packed and extremely well organised. The food and service was also excellent. It was great to meet and catch up with Labour and union friends. After speeches …Read more…
Labour Leader Keir Starmer with Gen Kitchen MP & Damien Egan MP
What a fantastic picture. Very proud of Gen and Damien. Read more…
Capital Ring Walk 3. Grove Park to Crystal Palace
Today Gill and I continued with our journey around London via the Capital Ring walk. We had started off in Woolwich during November and will hopefully finish 78 miles later in Beckton (not in one go!).It took us about 1 hour to get to Grove Park (bus t…Read more…
HeartUnion Blues 2024
Love Unions week finishes on Sunday. In the meanwhile :-“Have a bit of musical fun, with deep political foundations And if you and all your trade union friends want to cheer yourselves up and give your politics a happy bounce in HeartUnions week, then …Read more…
West Hammers on tour: Wellingborough By election 15 Feb 24
This morning four of us (Alan, Ash, Me and Varghese – all of whom live in the West Ham Parliamentary constituency) drove down to Wellingborough to support the Labour Candidate, Gen Kitchen (former Newham Councillor) in this important by election. …Read more…
Tory Wipe out Poll (don’t believe it)
While I want to believe that this poll is accurate I do not believe it “until it happens”. We are are still very, very vulnerable to Tory division and lies. The Tories are the most ruthless and successful election machine in Western Europe. Never…Read more…
“Return of tribunal fees”
Hat tip to Thompsons Solicitors. This is dreadful news. The employment tribunal process is already biased in favour of employers. Today I had to help an unemployed member apply to a tribunal. The prospect of fees will frighten people. We already …Read more…
#HeartUnions Join UNISON
TUC heartunions week 202412 – 18 February 2024Annual TUC week to promote trade unions and UNISON to the wider public and in workplaces.Read more…
Labour Local Government Association Conference 2024: Day 2
Picture collage from yesterday evening and day 2 of the Conference held in Warwick. Labour is now the largest political party in UK local government. There was a number of workshops, formal speeches and panel debates. It was informative and …Read more…
Labour LGA Conference 24
At our annual Labour Local Government Association Conference. Currently in a packed and lively training session led by Mo Baines, CEO of APSE on “How can a future Labour Government stem the tide of Section. 114?”Mo asks why is local governemt beo…Read more…