Yesterday evening was the AGM of UNISON members who work for Clarion Housing Association. It was a “hybrid” meeting held physically in Clarion headquarters in London Bridge and virtually on MS teams. We have members in 22 UNISON branches i…Read more…
Anu Prashar “I’m voting for Anu…She’ll be a strong voice for London”
By now UNISON members who are part of Labour Link (the political fund that supports the Labour Party and fights to bring UNISON values and priorities into the Party) should have received their ballot form by post to their home addresses (and email if t…Read more…
Back to East Ham Town Hall
This evening I went inside East Ham Town for the first time since pre lockdown for a Crime & ASB Scrutiny Commission meeting. I only went to make sure that there was the minimum quorum of Councillors present, since I had an emergency tr…Read more…
Back to the Old Town Hall in Stratford
It was great to be in the historic Old Town Hall in Stratford for this evening’s Newham Full Council Meeting. There was even an demonstration outside by residents protesting about the closure of Newham City Farm.
It was a “blended” meeting with…Read more…
Remembering Tessa Jowell – UNISON Kings College Hospital Branch
Hat tip @LondonNurse2015 for this wonderful photo of the new UNISON branch banner, remembering former local Labour MP and Secretary of State, Tessa Jowell.
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AFG: Cancel the Cuts
“As Support Workers, we have gone above and beyond during the pandemic to support some of our community’s most vulnerable residents.Despite this, our employer Alternative Futures Group (AFG) is proposing drastic cuts to our pay and conditions. This inc…Read more…
Unlock The High Street – Newham Co-op Party Thursday 23rd September
“A reminder to join us at 7pm on Thursday 23rd September for our next meeting; Unlock the High Street.
The Cooperative Party has launched a campaign to “Unlock the High Street” and we’ve got some great speakers lined up to share their expe…Read more…
West Ham Ward Surgery Doorstep
This evening I went on a ward doorstep Councillor surgery with my colleague, Cllr John Whitworth. We were joined by our GLA Assembly member Unmesh Desai.
Pretty positive response for Labour. We had 49 contacts (using Labour doorstep app)….Read more…
Anu Prashar “The Members’ Choice” for UNISON Labour Link Greater London
By now UNISON members who are part of Labour Link (the political fund that supports the Labour Party and fights to bring UNISON values and priorities into the Party) should have received their ballot form by post to their home addresses (and email if t…Read more…
Labour leader, Keir Starmer’s speech to TUC Congress 2021 – extend sick pay to all and raise it, ban zero-hours contracts & deliver day one rights for workers.
A great speech by Keir. We can now get on real politics and promoting real policies for workers and their families. Agree “We need a Labour Government” (desperately). “The TUC has today (Tuesday) welcomed Labour pledges to extend sick pay to …Read more…
West Indian Soldier
TUC LESE Race Relations Committee FREE invite to visit:
“Black History Education” Exhibition: West Indian Soldier @ National Army Museum – Royal Hospital Rd, London SW3 4HT Wednesday 6 October 2021 @ 4pm Group visit -&nb…Read more…
Weald & Navestock Circular walk
A great 9 mile walk courtesy of Essex Country Council only 30 minutes by car (nearest bus stop 20 minutes I am afraid) from Forest Gate, East London.
We cut a little bit off around Tan House since we had started late but the beginning…Read more…
Anu Prashar – “the members choice” UNISON Labour Link elections
UNISON Labour Link members should have got an email or postal ballot (or both – but with the same security number). Please vote for Anu and outside London consider the following recommendations here
https://www.johnslabourblog.org/2021/09/unison-labou…Read more…
“Can Scotland deliver a just transition to net zero” LAPFF fringe at SNP conference 21
This evening I took part in a panel discussion at a SNP conference virtual fringe hosted by the Smith Institute and supported by the Local Authority Pension Fund Forum (LAPFF).on “Just transition”. I took part in my capacity as a Joint Vice Chair…Read more…
Vote Anu for London Labour Link 2021
Labour Link ballots have arrived this week. Check your emails and post!VOTE ANU PRASHAR today, for a more inclusive Labour Link and a Labour Party that stands up for workers!
Please share this video message.Read more…
Forest Gate North Labour – “on the knocker” with the doorstep app
Tonight both West Ham and Forest Gate North wards were out campaigning. I joined FGN since I had to leave early for a meal with a mate in Leytonstone.
All the ward Councillors were present. Cllr Rachel Trip was the lead organiser.
Th…Read more…
Voted! FOR Anu PRASHAR -X UNISON Labour Link London Reginal Seat
My ballot paper came via email today and I clicked on the link, then voted X for Anu PRASHAR in a couple of clicks. It was really quick and simple.
Please vote now for these really important elections. If you are not in UNISON London r…Read more…
Council Housing in Llandudno – Municipal Dreams
If you want to know more about the history of Council housing check out these posts
“Council Housing in Llandudno: Part I, to 1939” and “Council Housing in Llandudno, Part II Post-1945” in the Website “Municipal Dreams”.
Picture is of the first C…Read more…
Anu Prashar – UNISON Labour Link election “Anu’s politics comes from the shop floor & the doorstep…”
…and yes, Anu will fight for a Labour Party that stands up for workers rights.
Ballot papers have been sent out from today to UNISON Labour Link levy payers home addresses. If you are a member in London vote for Anu. Check out other recommenda…Read more…
“Backlash over bid to install ‘eyesore’ 5G mast near Grade I-listed church in West Ham”
In last weeks local newspaper “Newham Recorder” there was an article featuring concern by West Ham Ward Residents about proposals to place an “eyesore” 5G mast in the ward.
There are actually 2 such planning applications (one possibly located just ou…Read more…