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This afternoon I went to support Labour Candidate, Emma Whysall, in the most narrow Tory held marginal in London, Chipping Barnet. Emma lost by only 353 votes in 2017 to hard line Tory Minister, Theresa Villiers.
Fellow West Hammer, John Morris w…Read more…
Commenting on new research from Labour, which shows that in the past three years almost 1.5 million patients have been delayed in the back of ambulances before being admitted to hospital, UNISON…Read more…
Its up in the window! Who else wants one? Read more…
Photos from campaigning in Cities and Westminster yesterday. A large number of West Hammers came to the 2pm session (see middle right) together with Newham Mayor, Rokhsana Fiaz.
A somewhat frustrating canvass since so many gated blocks of flats with o…Read more…
“Everyone has the right to a decent, secure home. In 1945, Labour promised to ‘proceed with a housing programme with the maximum practical speed until every family in this island has a good standard of accommodation’.
In 2019, we renew that pledg…Read more…
Commenting on the launch of the Labour Party manifesto today (Thursday), UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “This is a powerful package to rebuild the country and help millions whose lives…Read more…
Unite’s sector conferences meet this week at an extraordinary time in our politics. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to elect a government that gives working people hope. We must fight…Read more…
Responding to new Labour Party analysis published today (Friday) suggesting NHS staff work one million hours of unpaid overtime each week, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “The NHS is…Read more…
A third of public service workers are worried they’ll lose their jobs due to technological innovation or government cuts, according to a UNISON survey published today (Thursday). But one in ten feel…Read more…
Commenting on Labour plans published today (Wednesday) to eliminate the gender pay gap by 2030, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Public shaming hasn’t proved enough to curtail unequal…Read more…
Unite has welcomed Labour’s rescue plan for the NHS, which will plough £26bn in real terms to resuscitate a health service on its knees after a decade of cuts under successive Tory governments….Read more…
The health service would be revitalised by this major cash boost to our most cherished national institution
The article Labour rescue plan gives NHS hope, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
Hat tip UNISON General Secretary, Dave Prentis blog: “Election day is less than five weeks away – and this election is the fight of our lives. After a decade of Tory austerity, public service workers know better than anyone the terrible toll that auste…Read more…
Restoring Sure Start centres is a major priority
The article Families will be thrown a lifeline by early-years plans first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Commenting on Labour’s proposals to improve the workplace for women, UNISON assistant general secretary Christina McAnea said today (Thursday): “Balancing work with caring for children or…Read more…
The London Labour Party has asked West Ham CLP to support nearby marginals such as Cities of London & Westminster. We are arranging a grid of campaign events to encourage our activists to play their part in winning and defending our marginals. …Read more…
Jeremy Corbyn vowed to take action against “tax dodgers, bad bosses and big polluters” as he took aim at Britain’s “corrupt system” at the launch of Labour’s general election campaign yesterday (31…Read more…
Hospital trusts across England have raked in millions of pounds in car parking charges levied on staff, patients and visitors alike. Scores of NHS trusts raked in more than £1m on parking…Read more…
The phoney war finally seems to be over and the House of Commons voted for a General election tonight on December 12. It has to go to the House of Lords but it appears to be “game on” for a General Election on that day.
As you can see from the BBC pol…Read more…
This photo college is from yesterday’s all day event in the Old Town Hall in Stratford. This the Fabians at their very best. Great speakers (apart from me – obviously), fair but effective Chairs of panels and genuine questions and real debate about the…Read more…