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Labour Dialogue telecanvass tomorrow Sat 7/8/21 at 11am to 1pm

Aug 6, 2021By John's Labour blog

Many apologies for late notice but I am running a telecanvass session tomorrow morning 11am-1pm. 

If any local Labour Party member in Newham wants to join then email me John.Gray2012@icloud.com for zoom invite. 
Training given if you have no…Read more…

Aug 6, 2021John's Labour blog

The Three Johns (& crispy tripe)

Aug 5, 2021By John's Labour blog

 Just back from a lovely catch up and meal with my two West Ham Labour comrades, John Saunders and John Whitworth, at 012 Bar & Grill in Stratford. 

While putting Newham and the local Labour Party to rights, over some beers and lovely Ne…Read more…

Aug 5, 2021John's Labour blog

Labour doorstep app canvass in Olympic E20, Brilliant William Morris quote & young people queuing up for Covid vaccine.

Aug 4, 2021By John's Labour blog

 
On Saturday I joined Labour Party colleagues to take part in a physical canvass of the Stratford E20 area (the site of the former 2012 London Olympic village). For the first time I was asked (or rather pushed) into leading a canvass team using t…Read more…

Aug 4, 2021John's Labour blog

“This monstrous glowing orb makes a mockery of east London’s Olympic legacy” Lyn Brown MP

Aug 3, 2021By John's Labour blog

 
When London bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games, we were driven not just by sporting desire, but by a vision for a regenerated east London after decades of deindustrialisation and deprivation. We were promised not just new infrastructur…Read more…

Aug 3, 2021John's Labour blog

Fancy being an independent member of Newham Overview & Scrutiny Committee?

Aug 2, 2021By John's Labour blog

“We are looking to add further independence, skills and knowledge to Newham’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee by seeking 3 independent co-optee members.
For further information please visit https://orlo.uk/CommitteeVacancies_zZsiaClosing date 8 Augus…Read more…

Aug 2, 2021John's Labour blog

London Labour Party AGM 2021 (& call for Co-operative Commission for London)

Aug 1, 2021By John's Labour blog

Last weekend was the Greater London Labour Party virtual AGM. I missed the Saturday due to some technical difficulties. I was able to join the second day on the Sunday as a UNISON political fund delegate (due to being Chair of the GLR Labour Link).&nbs…Read more…

Aug 1, 2021John's Labour blog

Newcastle Emlyn and Cenarth Pathfinder Walk

Jul 30, 2021By John's Labour blog

Off message but last week Gill and I spent a wonderful week in a static caravan, located in an isolated small holding in mid Wales.  The weather was marvellous and we managed to go on a number of lovely walks locally (despite a many blocked right …Read more…

Jul 30, 2021John's Labour blog

Double Rainbow over Newham Dockside (Is there really a pot of gold buried in East Wing?)

Jul 28, 2021By John's Labour blog

 This evening I came out of Newham Dockside after a “in person/blended” Pension Committee meeting and was stunned to see a double rainbow across the skyline. 

I have seen double rainbows in the past but I have never seen the rainbow being re…Read more…

Jul 28, 2021John's Labour blog

Meeting up with Stroppy Bird & Dave

Jul 27, 2021By John's Labour blog

It was great to meet up this evening with Yvonne and Dave at the Evin Restaurant in Dalston. It has been at least 2 years since we last met up (due to you know what). I had forgotten where the Overground platform was at Stratford station. 

Yvonn…Read more…

Jul 27, 2021John's Labour blog

Newham Coop Summer Social – 7pm-9pm, Thursday 29 July

Jul 26, 2021By John's Labour blog

 I will hopefully be there but have another late night clash…

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Jul 26, 2021John's Labour blog

We’re hiring a Campaign Organiser – Newham Labour

Jul 24, 2021By John's Labour blog

Role: Newham Labour Group Campaign Organiser 
Working For: Newham Labour Group
Salary range: £36,108.99 – £40,000 per annum subject to experience (gross and inclusive of London Weighting. Full-time and based on national Labour Party pay scale rang…Read more…

Jul 24, 2021John's Labour blog

Blog: Six months into our new era | General secretary’s blog | News | UNISON National

Jul 22, 2021By John's Labour blog

Blog: Six months into our new era | General secretary’s blog | News | UNISON National: It’s been an incredibly busy but productive and fulfilling first half year as your general secretary – with many achievements across our great unionRead more…

Jul 22, 2021John's Labour blog

Stratford Park walkabout (aka as West Ham Rec)

Jul 21, 2021By John's Labour blog

Picture college from last weeks evening walkabout around our marvellous park. We had a large number of council officers, Councillors (only the 3 West Ham Ward Cllrs) and Police. This park is such a wonderful asset and has just a great potential. Watch …Read more…

Jul 21, 2021John's Labour blog

Greater London Black Members & Labour Link: Be A Councillor Course

Jul 19, 2021By John's Labour blog

Pleased as Chair of UNISON Greater London Labour Link to be jointly hosting this course with our Black members/Labour Local Government. 
 
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Jul 19, 2021John's Labour blog

Kitchener’s Last Volunteer

Jul 17, 2021By John's Labour blog

 Just started to read. My maternal Grandfather, Fredrick Matthews MC, a South Wales Steel Worker, volunteered in 1915 and fought in the trenches (Gallipoli, France, Belgian) for the rest of the war. 

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Jul 17, 2021John's Labour blog

Knockholt Pound & Chevening House walk

Jul 16, 2021By John's Labour blog

Off message but went on lovely 5 mile circular walk last Sunday with Gill in North Downs, Kent. Great views marred a bit by road noise from M25 for part of the route. Not a tough walk at all for such marvellous prospectives.  

Check out the …Read more…

Jul 16, 2021John's Labour blog

Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival 2021 goes online

Jul 15, 2021By John's Labour blog

 Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival 2021 goes online
“With Covid restrictions still uncertain for large events, together with our unions and sponsors, we are organising yet another packed agenda online.
From Friday 16 to Sunday 18 July 2021, we wil…Read more…

Jul 15, 2021John's Labour blog

East Ham High Street North Councillor ASB scrutiny walkabout

Jul 13, 2021By John's Labour blog

 After many months of being a Covid “Stay at home” keyboard warrior today, I actually went on two outdoor “walkabouts”. 

First one was early morning with members of Newham Council ASB Scrutiny Commission and officers from our Community Safet…Read more…

Jul 13, 2021John's Labour blog

“Ban racists for life from all football matches in England”

Jul 12, 2021By John's Labour blog

I am not a football fan and also I am not English but from a Welsh/Scots background but I have lived in England far longer than anywhere else. I was disappointed for Wales and Scotland teams but pleasantly surprised and pleased how well the English tea…Read more…

Jul 12, 2021John's Labour blog

UNISON Special Labour Link National Forum 2021 Motion 8: Charity Contracts – Race to the Bottom

Jul 11, 2021By John's Labour blog

 This is the motion and my speech at last Saturday’s (3.7.21) UNISON Special Labour Link National Forum meeting, moving this Greater London motion 8 about the Volunteer sector and the race to the bottom with regard to staff terms and conditions an…Read more…

Jul 11, 2021John's Labour blog
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