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We’ve all watched the news with horror over the last few days, as Russian tanks, soldiers and airforce surged over the Ukrainian border. Many of us had hoped and expected that the horrors of war that plagued Europe for centuries were in thing o…Read more…
The article above is from our local community newspaper “Newham Voices”. I was interviewed as the elected Chair of Newham Councillors Labour Group, regarding local politics and the May 2022 council elections. However, my views on “first past the …Read more…
Gill and I returned today to Thaxted in Essex to follow this 6.5 mile circular walk from our old version of the local Pathfinder Guide. We did this walk previously in 2014.
Today was a lovely tramp through largely quiet countryside b…Read more…
This morning we went on a Street surgery in my ward with fellow councillors and local members. It was a lovely day, although a little cold but blue skies and sunshine. It really felt like spring is just around the corner.
The surgery itsel…Read more…
“As we witness shocking reports today of more suffering in Ukraine, we think of the public service workers – the first responders to devastating scenes, doing all they can to save lives.
We stand in solidarity with our sister trade unions and all…Read more…
Putin is killing innocent Ukraine civilians and soldiers from both sides to satisfy his ego and protect his fascistic regime. He has shamed the reputation of Russia.
“Keir Starmer MP, Leader of the Labour Party, today gave a televised addres…Read more…
It is election time for London Regional Labour Link. Please consider voting for this slate. Obviously a lot of compromises and horse bargaining has gone on and there are good candidates missing from some or all positions in my strictly personal …Read more…
(This is a really important post by a current UNISON NEC member, our former President and front line NHS hospital worker. Please share).
“The way in which UNISON moves forward as the largest trade union in the UK will take a significant, but not …Read more…
by Carole JonesThe trend for more interviews via Zoom or Facetime, etc. continues to grow, and it is essential that UNISON’s voice is heard. Many of us will have become familiar with online meetings, but for media interviews it really is a diff…Read more…
Despite the storms, we are back from a lovely weekend in Marlborough, Wiltshire. On Saturday Gill and I visited nearby Avebury World Heritage Site. An amazing experience to see all these simply huge standing stones, some weighing many tons, built thous…Read more…
In 1939 we had a murderous dictatorship massing troops near the boarder of a independant sovereign country, Poland, which it wanted to take over and rule. In order to try and justify an invasion, Nazi Germany, carried out a secret raid on one of its ow…Read more…
Many of us are worried about the recent Government announcement on “levelling up”, not least because it included a legislative commitment on Council pension funds to “publish plans for increasing local investment, including setting an ambition of up to…Read more…
“Hi Christina
Trust you are well I’m writing to express my concern and dismay about the President Paul Holmes addressing Women’s Conference next week. It is my understanding that he has now been dismissed by the Empl…Read more…
This week is “Love Unions” week. So check out why Labour’s new deal for workers is so important Sectorial bargaining alone in my sector will be a game changer for the lives of millions of low paid, insecure and vulnerable workers.
I re…Read more…
If anyone wonders why so many Ukrainians cherish their freedom and are willing to fight against Russian military aggression, then check out this BBC report on the deliberate murder of 4 million people in the 1930s by Vladimir Putin’s role…Read more…
At the first door I knocked at this morning, the resident opened his front door with his hand raised upwards, clearly expecting a parcel. Despite this he was pleased to see a local Councillor, had no issues with Newham Council and confirmed that…Read more…
Lyn Brown MP “As I sadly predicted Newham council has not been, and under current plans will not be fully compensated for their Covid costs in direct contrast to what the Govt promised. There’s currently a £10m gap. Today I pushed the Govt to look at …Read more…
While out today on work visit to residents in Camden I noticed this blue plaque about Kwame Nkrumah, who lived here NW5 while studying. Ghana was the first British colony in Africa to gain independence.
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Makes perfect sense to me
“Today BP announce their highest profits in 8 years – just as many people’s energy bills hit the roof. It’s time for the Chancellor to back Labour’s plans to cut energy bills, by bringing in a one-off windfall tax on North S…Read more…
Check out this modern remake of an old classic at https://www.in-unison.org/post/what-have-unions-ever-done-for-us
All of next week is https://www.tuc.org.uk/heartunions Share this video and all the other eventsRead more…