Reform poses an unprecedented threat to the union movement
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Labour government must put workers ahead of the wealthy to succeed, says UNISON
Reform poses an unprecedented threat to the union movement
The post Labour government must put workers ahead of the wealthy to succeed, says UNISON appeared first on UNISON National.
Keir Hardie Society Bulletin April 2026 – Vote for Keir
Check out the latest Keir Hardie Society Bulletin here https://www.keirhardiesociety.org/. Keir, was of course, the first ever Labour MP elected for West Ham South in 1892. In Stratford Town hall there is a bust of him in the foyer.There are…Read more…
“Statement on the false claims by Areeq Chowdhury”
While I accept that politics can be a pretty brutal contest by all sides at times, the sheer dishonesty and hypocrisy, of the Green Party is just breath-taking. They claim to be “honest” but repeat blatant personal lies about a political opponent…Read more…
“On the Knocker” reminding West Hammers about their Postal Vote
A busy period and all candidates have got lots of steps in this phase of the election. My postal vote for the May 7 Election arrived at home today. Residents live busy lives and are often pleased to have a gentle reminder to exercise their democr…Read more…
Retirement celebration with UNISON LAS Paramedic Pete Hannell
On Friday evening, I met up with Pete, who is retiring from the London Ambulance Service (LAS) as a paramedic after more than 30 years of service. Pete is, of course, well-known in UNISON for being very shy, even bashful, and it’s always a challe…Read more…
West Ham candidates visit to Khidmah Academy Mosque
Last Thursday evening, I felt proud and honoured to join my fellow Labour West Ham candidates, Sam and Adjoa, in visiting the Khidmah Academy Mosque on Vicarage Lane. Although it’s about 50 metres outside the official West Ham ward boundarie…Read more…
“On the knocker” during West Ham Sunset’s
We’ve been out knocking on doors in West Ham ward, chatting with residents about their issues, concerns, and how we can help. People have been really pleased to see us, valuing the chance to connect and our offer to meet face-to-face every Saturda…Read more…
Newham Greens Leader & Mayor candidate – “categorically untrue, baseless and libellous comments…gutter politics”
The hypocrisy of the Newham Green leader and its so called Mayoral Candidate over their “untrue, baseless and libellous comments” against the Labour Candidate, Forhad Hussain, is frankly, pretty sick. I personally hope that the Police, the Electi…Read more…
“On the knocker” next to West Ham Park
This canvass took place last Saturday, a week ago, during a street surgery next to West Ham Park. We had plenty of positive conversations with residents and noted some concerns about ASB and complex neighbour disputes. Some beautiful blossom in t…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…
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…
“Labour is delivering for Newham” – Council Budget meeting 26.2.26
At Thursday’s annual budget meeting I was pleased to second the motion approving the Housing Revenue Account for the coming year. My three‑minute contribution is at 1 hour 9 minutes in the recording. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JY0ulkhVJy8. T…Read more…
Custom House Canvass Sunday 22.2.26
A very positive canvass last Sunday with Heather and a great team of activists. Simon was out with another group, joined by our Mayoral candidate, Forhad. Thelma was at the other two sessions. As always, it’s luck of the draw who opens the door, …Read more…
Rainy Sunday West Ham Street Surgery – Labour delivers on funding for Newham
Last Sunday, despite the wet weather, we conducted our street surgery in the Abbey Road tower blocks. The views from the top were quite impressive. Although many residents were not home, those I did speak with were pretty positive. Concerns w…Read more…
TUC LESE Regional Council & Love Unions week 2026
On Saturday morning, I joined UNISON colleagues from Greater London, South East, and Eastern regions as delegates at the TUC LESE Regional Council meeting. It was held online because the National TUC has decided to sell its headquarters at Congress Hou…Read more…
West Ham Ward Surgeries – in and out
This morning I cycled to Stratford Library for my West Ham Councillor surgery in Stratford Library. It was really busy and I also had 2 consecutive residents seeking advice on housing eviction notices. One was very imminent and both were not in t…Read more…
West Ham: a place in labour history
Hat tip Captain Swing and Society for the Study of Labour History (SSLH). West Ham’s first Labour council, 1898.In our continuing series on places in labour history, Mike Mecham argues that West Ham and Canning Town in East London…Read more…
Statement from Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE on Newham’s May 2026 mayoral election
(The Labour Party has announced that former Newham Councillor (and Cabinet member) Forhad Hussain has been selected as the Labour Candidate for the May 2026 mayoral election). Read more…
West Ham and Manor Park Street Surgery
Last Saturday I joined my West Hammer comrades John & Varghese for our ward street surgery. We went to the historic heart of the ward – Church Street. As a local Councillor, I picked up case work on housing repairs – individual and commu…Read more…