Congratulations to supporters of Keir for an unexpected but very welcome & clear victory by 82/62 votes. Angela lost out to Richard by 65/55. West Ham CLP nomination is next week. Read more…
Time To Say Goodbye
Bye, Bye EU (or hopefully its “au revoir”)Read more…
Re-elected as UNISON Greater London Regional Council Officer
This morning I received notification that I had been re-elected unopposed as the UNISON Regional Finance Conveyor for Greater London Region.
UNISON is the biggest trade union in London (and the country) with some 130,000 members.
Also re-elected exis…Read more…
West Ham All members CLP meeting for Leadership nominations – 1pm to 5pm on Saturday 8 February 2020
Dear West Ham CLP member
You may be aware we will be undergoing the leadership and deputy leadership election alongside there 3 other NEC Positions.
As per the party rules, candidates will need either 33 CLPs or 3 affiliated organisations to be on t…Read more…
Keir Starmer for Leader: Another Future is Possible – East London Members meeting
Yesterday I helped organise a meeting for Labour Party members and affiliates to meet Keir Starmer, at the Old Town Hall in Stratford.
In a packed meeting he was introduced by Newham Councillor, Susan Masters, who explained that she was proud to have …Read more…
Newham Council Holocaust Memorial Day 2020
This morning I attended our annual Council event to honour Holocaust Memorial Day (held on 27 January which is the anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death camp Auschwitz and today is the 75th anniversary) in the Old Town Hall in Stratford.
The…Read more…
On the knocker (again) for Labour in West Ham
Yesterday, with Councillor colleagues and local party members, we were back canvassing for Labour in West Ham ward. In May, Sadiq Khan is re-standing for London Mayor and we have to re-elect the London Assembly. Unmesh Desai is also re-standing f…Read more…
Keir Starmer Labour leadership launch video
As a trade unionist, watching this video was one of the reasons why I decided to support Keir to be the leader of our Party. I also think he can unite the Party so that we can win a future general election.
On Monday Keir is due to speak at a meeting …Read more…
Newham Councillors on Tour
This morning I went on a visit to a regeneration site in Norwich with the Deputy Lead for Housing Services, Cllr Shaban Mohammed and the Chair of Regeneration and Housing Scrutiny, Cllr John Whitworth.
It was a really fascinating (and potentially impo…Read more…
Come and Meet Keir Starmer in Stratford Monday 27 January 6.30pm
Keir will be at the historic Old Town Hall in Stratford on Monday 27 January 2020. Arrive at 6.30pm for 6.45pm start.
Please sign up to attend by clicking here and spread the wordRead more…
Busy Labour Movement Day
This morning (Wednesday) started off with a 9am tour and presentation at Anchor House in Canning Town with Councillor colleagues. Anchor House is a former Seaman’s mission which is now is a charity that specialises in supporting single homeless adults….Read more…
Labour Unions – Have a vote in Leader & Deputy Leader elections – deadline 5pm Monday 3 Feb
If you are a member of a trade union that is affiliated to the Labour Party and you have chosen to be part of its political fund that supports the Labour Party you can vote (at no extra cost) in the leadership elections. You need your trade union membe…Read more…
Newham Council Meeting – Living Wage Foundation, Cabinet Reports and Pension Divestment
This evening at the Full Council meeting in Stratford Town Hall we started with a “State of the Borough” debate with speeches from the Mayor, Rokhsana Fiaz, and updates from all 8 cabinet members.
My very short update was as below :-
“As Cabinet lead…Read more…
Little Hallingbury Walk
Off message but Gill and I went on a perfect little walk today around Little Hallingbury, which is near Harlow, courtesy of Essexwalks.com. The bright winter sunshine and blue skies helped make it special.
The start of the walk is in the hamlet of Gas…Read more…
Being on Mike Ashley’s Naughty List
Now the season of good will is well and truly over, I can confirm that I did not receive a Christmas card from Sports Direct Mike Ashley.
I am of course – gutted.
Hat tip Daily Telegraph
“The rant before Christmas: five people on Mike Ashley’s naugh…Read more…
Stand Together – Holocaust Memorial Day – Monday 27 January 2020. Stratford Town Hall 9.30-12pm
“Stand Together is the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2020. It explores how genocidal regimes throughout history have deliberately fractured societies by marginalising certain groups, and how these tactics can be challenged by individuals standing to…Read more…
Community Wealth Building Launch in Newham Council
This morning we finally had the launch of the Newham Council Community Wealth Building (CWB) programme at The Crystal, Royal Docks. We had to postpone it twice due to Brexit debate clashes and the General election.
Newham directly elected M…Read more…
Lewis in the morning on ReviveFM 94.0
Hat tip Tony Lewis Facebook who is also the joint chair of the Newham Homeless Action Group.
“This Morning on “Lewis in the morning” Breakfast Show on Revive FM 94.0, Cllr and Deputy Mayor for Housing, John Gray attended the Revive FM Stud…Read more…
Newham Council brings back in-house Privatised Park Keepers and Gardeners
A great picture from yesterday when the Mayor, Rokhsana Fiaz and cabinet lead for Environment, Cllr James Asser met staff who work in Newham Council Parks and Green spaces which have been brought back into public control from private contractors.
Many…Read more…
Team Angela
Dear John,
I want to start by saying a huge thanks for joining Team Angela – I’m really excited about this campaign and humbled by how many people have signed up already.
Today, MP nominations closed in the contest. I’m proud to have so much support f…Read more…