A belated report on the AGM last week in the beautiful main hall of East Ham (also referred to as Newham but disputed by West Ham) Town Hall. We are not in my view really into “pomp and circumstance” in Newham but this is the formal Annual G…Read more…
Our rights at work are under attack – Help us Stop the Steal Tuesday 2 June | 2:00 – 3:00
Trade union rights and renters’ rights are under attack.
Join the TUC and guest speakers for a webinar on the #StopTheSteal campaign and how union reps can help defend hard-won protections at work and at home.
We’ll discuss what proposed attacks…Read more…
Labour Unions – Join us to campaign for Andy Burnham in the Makerfield by-election
Join us to campaign for Andy Burnham in the Makerfield by-election.Help Labour win.Working people are crying out for change. That’s why policies like the New Deal for Working People are so important.Andy Burnham is standing because he believes th…Read more…
🚲 A Sunday Morning in West Ham: Community, Conversation and a Rossi with the Mayor
Sunday started early with a cycle over to my ward and a hearty breakfast at the Plaistow Café — the kind of place where the tea is strong, the portions generous, and the conversations even better.From there I joined local residents for a site vis…Read more…
🚶♂️ A Return to North Weald: Forgotten Paths, Hidden Forts and a 450‑Year‑Old Pub
After finishing my Councillor surgery yesterday, Gill and I drove out to North Weald for a 4.7‑mile circular walk — a route we first did in 1998, again in 2011, and then somehow managed to forget entirely. It begins near the historic North Weald …Read more…
🟣 West Ham Ward Labour & Co‑op Councillors – Our First Advice Surgery of the New Term
This morning Adjoa Kwarteng and I held our first free, confidential advice surgery of the new term as your West Ham Ward Labour & Cooperative Councillors.We’re pleased to confirm that our weekly face‑to‑face surgeries will now take place at:…Read more…
Newham Cabinet Announcement – Proud to be called to serve
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…