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Your postal vote lasts up to three years and ballot papers will be sent to you automatically before an election. Apply today. Apply by 17 April for #2May elec…Read more…
UNISON Labour Link Officer report: GLR Housing Associations branch AGM 2024
Tomorrow is my UNISON branch AGM and I have submitted (late) my written report below as the branch Labour Link officer. I will also make a verbal report at the AGM and take any questions. “”Labour Link” is part of UNISON and it is a political fund…Read more…
UNISON Community Annual Seminar & Conference 24 – Day 1 “Supporting organising in Community Hybrid Workplaces”
Belated report from my speech at day one of UNISON National Community Conference earlier this month. I was moving an amendment to motion 1. “Conference, Vice President, John Gray, moving amendment 1.1 on behalf of the SGE. May I start by congratulatin…Read more…
Vote Sadiq, Vote Labour: Out & about with Lyn Brown MP in West Ham & Custom House
This morning I went to my Councillor advice surgery and met with residents concerned with overcrowding and a 2nd stage appeal over travel provision. Afterwards, I met up with my ward colleagues, activists and our MP, Lyn Brown, to knock on …Read more…
“Wanstead Flats at War: An illustrated talk” – Sat 11 May, 5pm
Takes Place: 11th May 2024Time: 4pmVenue: St Gabriel’s Church, Park Road, Aldersbrook, London E12 5HHDescription: To mark Local and Community History Month the Friends of St Gabriel’s invite you to an illustrated talk by Mark…Read more…
UNISON London Labour Link Regional Forum 2024 – Vote Sadiq Khan & Labour in May
Brilliant picture of delegates to our 2024 regional forum, who are supporting the Labour Party “New Deal for Working People” campaign promise.This was a hybrid meeting held in the National UNISON centre. Speakers included the UNISON London R…Read more…
Newham Full Council Meeting 18.3.24
I am a bit behind on social media posts due to full on Union and Council business but this is a picture from Monday at Newham Full Council meeting when I was asking our Guest speaker (https://twitter.com/TheIFS) about how much money UK Local Gove…Read more…
Happy St Patrick’s Day!
Veronica Oakeshott for Bicester & Woodstock
Bicester and Woodstock Labour@BicstrWdstckLab·Mar 12″We’re excited to announce that our prospective General Election candidate is Veronica Oakeshott! Read all about her in this exclusive interview with the @TheOxfordMail #bicesterandwoodstock #la…Read more…
“Pensions under the next Government”: TUC Pension Conference 13.3.24
Picture of Keynote speaker, Liz Kendall MP, at today’s TUC Pension conference. Will post more later in week. There is definitely a feeling we are going to win power at next General election but we cannot take anything for granted. Read more…
Homage to a Hairy Dieter
I have been a fan of the Hairy Bikers/Dieters for a long, long time and it was sad to hear that Dave Myers lost his battle against cancer recently. Tonight I cooked one of my favourite recipes from their book and I am freezing 3 more dishes for t…Read more…
Pay Ballot sent out today via email to all Clarion UNISON members.
This consultation will close at 5pm on 25 March 2024. As the recognised trade union, only Clarion UNISON members are being balloted.VOTE ACCEPT OR REJECTIf you do not have a ballot email Unison@clarionhg.comRead more…
UNISON Community Annual Seminar & Conference – Day 1
On Friday our annual Community Seminar/Conference started in Chester. I was brought up only 8 miles away from Chester (Welsh side of the border) and have many fond memories of this lovely and historic city. Walking from the railway station to the…Read more…
Labour Housing Group Executive Elections 2024 – Election Re-run. Finish today Friday 8.3.24 5pm
“We
have unfortunately come to the view that the ballot for the EC needs to be
rerun, as it became clear that some voters had abused the system.The list of voters will be the same as were eligible to vote on the first
occasion and the candidates …Read more…
Out for a meal with two Hackney Comrades
Back from a great meal in Evin, Kingsland High Street, E8 and political discussion (aka mostly gossip) with my Hackney Comrades, Yvonne Maxwell and Dave Osler. Yvonne and I, are your no nonsense, Labour “sell out” reformists, while Dave is m…Read more…
Newham Voices March 24: the worth of West Ham Park
I have just enjoyed reading the online version of our community newspaper “Newham Voices”. A eclectic mix of local news, politics, arts, sports, notices, history and even fashion hints. I enjoyed this calculation of the worth of the lovely W…Read more…
“Sadiq Has Frozen Your Fares”
After work this evening together with activists across London, we leafleted local railway stations with these flyers pointing out that Sadaq had frozen fares for the 5th time! While the Tories have allowed fares to rise by 4.9% elsewhere. To…Read more…
London Labour Conference 2024
Recovering from a busy weekend at the London Labour annual conference, as a UNISON Labour Link delegate. I arrived late on Saturday due to advice surgery commitment and missed keynote speakers David Lammy MP and Ellie Reeves MP. The venue was pack…Read more…
Labour Housing Group Executive Elections 2024
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…