Off-topic, but Gill and I enjoyed a lovely circular 5.38-mile walk in Hertfordshire earlier this month (we also did it a couple of years ago).The route starts and finishes at Patmore Heath, a rare example of acid grass heathland in South East Eng…Read more…
A Full Labour Movement Family Day
Today was one of those days that reminds me why I’m proud to be part of our Labour and Co‑operative Movement family.🏛️ Morning: Community FirstI started with my Labour & Co‑op Councillor Surgery at the newly refurbished Vicarage Lane Communit…Read more…
Newham Rough Sleeper Count 27 March 26
Early this morning, I joined a team of homeless outreach workers and fellow councillors for the bi-monthly count of people sleeping on the streets of Newham. We met at 11 p.m. (Thursday) at the Newham Council Dockside Building for a briefing…Read more…
Remembering West Ham Station Attack – 50th Anniversary
Two separate events were held to commemorate the murder of 34-year-old Underground driver Joseph (Julius) Stephen on 15 March 1976. He was shot dead while trying to stop an IRA terrorist after a bomb exploded on his train, injuring nine pass…Read more…
Marching TOGETHER against the FAR RIGHT – LOVE, HOPE, UNITY this Saturday 28 March Central London
I’ve been working with my UNISON trade union branch and Newham Labour activists to help boost attendance at Saturday’s march. I’ll be joining the national UNISON bloc, which will be second from the front. It’s so important to make our voices heard…Read more…
West Ham Ward SNT Panel Meeting
The photo collage is from the recent Ward Panel meeting with local Police and residents. West Ham Councillor John Whitworth, candidate Adjoa Kwarteng, and I attended to discuss crime and community safety in the ward. These meetings are held …Read more…
Labour Plaistow Super Saturday
Yesterday, after the West Ham litter pick, I cycled to Upton Station for the 1pm Plaistow Super Saturday campaign session. There were four different events across Plaistow that day, supported by East Ham MP Stephen Timms and West Ham & Beckto…Read more…
Love E15 Community Litter Pick
This morning, my West Ham Councillor colleague John Whitworth and local resident (and West Ham candidate) Adjoa Kwarteng joined residents for a ward litter pick, organised by https://www.instagram.com/lovelondone15/. “Love E15 is a grassroot…Read more…
“We’ve recently had a jampacked Action Day of canvassing here in West Ham! Vote Labour on May 7th! 🌹🌹”
It was a fantastic Super Saturday with three canvassing sessions and over 35 activists in West Ham ward. Huge thanks to our organisers for their support. Although there was one particularly unpleasant incident involving a non-resident, which I reported…Read more…
Eid Mubarak
This is the difference a Labour Government Makes – Abolish 2 Child Benefit Cap
UNISON Greater London Housing Associations Branch AGM – Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 6pm
💜 UNISON’s Step into Spring Grant
UNISON’s Step into Spring grant opens at 12 noon on Thursday 19 March 2026 and is available for 24 hours.
Eligible members can get a £30 voucher towards the cost of essentials.
Find out how to apply
http://unsn.uk/stepintospringRead more…
Interfaith Iftar at Minhaj Ul Quran Mosque: A Special Evening in Forest Gate
Last Friday week I had the real pleasure of attending an Interfaith Iftar at the Minhaj Ul Quran Mosque on Romford Road, Forest Gate, kindly invited by my colleague Cllr Alam.It’s a mosque I’ve visited before — most memorably for the remarkable exhibit…Read more…
UNISON wins 3.8% pay rise for Clarion Housing Group members
Hat tip @unisonclarion “Members accepted last week in a ballot supported by 88% a 3.8% pay rise from April negotiated by @unisontheunion @Clarion_Group local reps with help from regional and national officers. #Teamunison @UnisonHAB …Read more…
West Ham & Stratford Neighbourhood Forum 3 March 2026
Last week I attended our local Neighbourhood Forum at Stratford Library with my West Ham Councillor colleague, John Whitworth, and fellow Labour candidate for the May 7 elections, Adjoa Kwarteng. The forum gave local Police and Council offic…Read more…
UNISON Community (Housing Associations & Charities) Seminar & Conference 2026 – Day two
Sorry this is a little late post but been just a little super busy with stuff lately. Day 2 of the event is our motion based annual community conference in Solihull for UNISON members who work for Housing Associations and Charities. You can …Read more…
Out and about in East Ham South
Last Sunday I joined Labour colleagues and East Ham MP Stephen Timms in this ward for a street surgery. It went well and during the canvass I reported via the Love Clean Streets app https://lovecleanstreets.info/eets an abandoned fridge freez…Read more…
UNISON Community (Housing Associations & Charities) Seminar & Conference 2026 – Day One
Last weekend I attended our annual seminar and conference as a NEC member of the Community Service Group Executive (SGE). The first day kicked off early with an SGE meeting, followed by the Housing Association Sector meeting with members from across th…Read more…
Your TUC guide to new Employment Rights 2026
JG A fantastic victory for the Labour Movement. Our Labour Party political and trade union industrial wings working together to benefit all workers. More please more. The Employment Rights Act 2025 repeals major parts of the Trade Union Act …Read more…