Yesterday evening, I was honoured to be appointed by newly elected Executive Mayor, Forhad Hussain, as his Statutory Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Housing. I’m grateful to Forhad for his trust and confidence, and I’m excited to work alongside him…Read more…
Studham & Whipsnade 5.3 mile circular walk
My proper country walk with Gill for a while. The walk details were provided by the Chilterns Society guide book. Very quiet. You could extend the walk. Only 57 minute driver from East London,Recommended. Read more…
Statement on the local elections – Stratford & Bow by our MP
✊ 48 Hours of Madness: Election Day, The Count, and a Bittersweet Victory in West Ham
After weeks and months of meetings, training sessions, leaflet‑folding, and relentless campaigning, the last 48 hours have felt like a lifetime. Election Day on Thursday 7 May, followed by The Count on Friday, pushed all of us to the limit — phys…Read more…
HEADING FOR WORK – VOTE LABOUR on the way!
Polling stations open 7am to 10pm. Remember to bring photo IDRead more…
Last campaigning days for West Ham – Final message is VOTE LABOUR – everywhere
Over the past two days, West Ham Labour candidates (including Sam, who unfortunately missed the photos) and our supporters have been out knocking on doors and chatting with residents to remind them about tomorrow’s election (Thursday 7 May). Our M…Read more…
On Thursday, don’t forget what Reform would have done. Vote Labour.
Bank holiday “On the Knocker” for Labour in West Ham
Today and Sunday have been another couple of “full on” campaigning days for Labour candidates and activist supporters across Newham. In West Ham, we’ve had three sessions each day, including attending community events and services. Huge than…Read more…
Labour Unions answers the Question: “What has a Labour Government ever done for us?”
Our rights weren’t handed down – they were fought for. And they’re only secured when we organise Statutory Sick Pay from day one.
Repeal of the Trade Union Act.
Paternity & parental leave from day one.
Removing picketing restrictions.
Ber…Read more…
Full on West Ham canvass day (more to follow)
It was a busy day campaigning for Labour in West Ham, starting with an early breakfast at the Plaistow Cafe to plan before heading out to different parts of the ward. At lunch, I stopped by our headquarters in the Trinity Centre to pick up more le…Read more…
Renters Rights Act is now law – the “biggest upgrade to renter’s protection in more than a generation
Great news that Labour has delivered for 11 million private renters in England. My dad, who has sadly passed away, would have been so proud. Back in the 1950s, he helped form a private renters’ tenants association in Buckley, North Wales, to stan…Read more…
Newham Green candidate accused of Criminal Offence & Election Fraud by giving ‘false address’ ….
“30th April 2026Home address information published by the council for a range of those seeking election in the east London borough is regarded by others as breaching regulationsDave Hill https://www.onlondon.co.uk/newham-2026-green-candidate…Read more…
International Workers Memorial Day 2026: UNISON Housing workers “Remember the Dead & Fight for the Living”
Today, the Greater London UNISON Housing Association branch marked International Workers Memorial Day at the “clasping hands” statue in 3 Mills Green, Stratford, for what I believe is the 17th year. This day honours workers in the UK and around the wor…Read more…
Keir Hardie Society Bulletin April 2026 – Vote for Keir
Check out the latest Keir Hardie Society Bulletin here https://www.keirhardiesociety.org/. Keir, was of course, the first ever Labour MP elected for West Ham South in 1892. In Stratford Town hall there is a bust of him in the foyer.There are…Read more…
Busy Labour Weekend in West Ham & Playing Away in Royal Victoria
It was a busy weekend. Friday started very early, getting into hard-to-access blocks to leaflet postal voters using trade access buttons. Saturday morning was my Councillor surgery at the newly refurbished Vicarage Lane Community Centre, whi…Read more…
“Statement on the false claims by Areeq Chowdhury”
While I accept that politics can be a pretty brutal contest by all sides at times, the sheer dishonesty and hypocrisy, of the Green Party is just breath-taking. They claim to be “honest” but repeat blatant personal lies about a political opponent…Read more…
L&Q Housing Association UNISON notice board
We were at the L&Q headquarters in Stratford, Newham, London last week in the evening for our branch Executive committee and I cannot resist posting this picture. Sad but true, I do love a good UNISON real life notice board. Well done t…Read more…
“On the Knocker” reminding West Hammers about their Postal Vote
A busy period and all candidates have got lots of steps in this phase of the election. My postal vote for the May 7 Election arrived at home today. Residents live busy lives and are often pleased to have a gentle reminder to exercise their democr…Read more…
Retirement celebration with UNISON LAS Paramedic Pete Hannell
On Friday evening, I met up with Pete, who is retiring from the London Ambulance Service (LAS) as a paramedic after more than 30 years of service. Pete is, of course, well-known in UNISON for being very shy, even bashful, and it’s always a challe…Read more…
Pride in West Ham with Angela Rayner
A lovely picture of Adjoa and me with Labour MP Angela Rayner in Newham, just outside West Ham Ward. I first met Angela many years ago at our UNISON conference when she was a young member but already a leading UNISON trade union rep and activist.&…Read more…