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UK’s longest-serving mayor could be ousted
By Paul Waugh Huffington Post
Britain’s longest-serving Labour Mayor is facing ‘deselection’ after local party members voted against him being automatically chosen as their candidate.In fresh evide…Read more…
A great result today for anyone who really cares about democracy and truth in Newham.
“Dear Member
Following the count of votes submitted by branches and affiliates of West Ham CLP and East Ham CLP, it has been determined that a full selection w…Read more…
20 out of 20 Labour Party wards voted by absolute or huge majorities for a democratic & open selection process for the next Newham Mayoral Candidate.
The Count is on Monday but I believe that the affiliates will also vote to support an open select…Read more…
Another massive vote by local Labour Party members for a Mayoral trigger and open selection. All 10 West Ham Labour Party branches have voted in favour with only a tiny handful of individuals in favour of the current Mayor being automatically the Labou…Read more…
A somewhat neutral and balanced report by BBC London on the Newham Mayoral Trigger ballot rerun to decide our next Labour Candidate in the local elections in May.
The clip features Cllr Conor McAuley, a former Newham Cabinet member, who strongly criti…Read more…
This is of relevance to Newham – it has a host of RBS LOBO loans including a 2010 RBS inverse
floater. We have £563 million exposure in Newham to LOBOs. Hat top Debt Resistance press release
“Northamptonshire County Council Joins CAPITA In Crisis
I took part as a local member in the Newham Mayor trigger ballot meeting for my ward, Forest Gate North.
All members present had the chance to make a contribution before they had a vote on whether to affirm Robin Wales as the Labour candidate for Newh…Read more…
There was a BBC news crew outside the selection meetings last night I understand. So 18 “NO” for an open selection and 1 “YES” in Plaistow North. Then 19 “NO” to open selection and another 1 “YES” in Plaistow South.
The massacre continues …Read more…
In 2018, the London Renters Union will launch in Newham.We’re aiming to unite London’s 3 million renters and win better housing for everyone. Together we are powerful: we can improve housing for ourselves, our families and our friends.3 reasons to join…Read more…
This is turning into a massacre. Last night West Ham ward 24 to 1 for an open selection. Tomorrow it is Plaistow South and Plaistow North wards.
Hat tip https://twitter.com/newhamselection
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“Cllr Rokhsana Fiaz has announced she will challenge to be Labour’s candidate for mayor of Newham if party members agree to an open selection.
The Custom House councillor has thrown her hat into the ring ahead of the first wards casting their votes to…Read more…
A very interesting evening tonight. The first rerun Newham Labour Mayoral trigger ballot took place at West Ham Ward. To the surprise of the 25 members who turned up (but not to me since it had been widely leaked) the incumbent, Sir Robin Wales, …Read more…
Custom House ward will hold the 2nd West Ham ward Labour Party trigger (out of 10) on the Newham Labour Mayor on 7.30pm Tuesday 30 January in Ascension Church, Baxter Rd, London, E16 3HJ.
I will repeat below my comments about the West Ham CLP wa…Read more…
Newham Labour Mayoral Rerun Trigger Ballot is Go, Go, Go!The rerun is starting next Monday 29 January 7.30pm at the West Ham CLP Headquarters, 306 High Street, Stratford, London, E15 for my favourite Newham ward, West Ham.
If you are an eligible West …Read more…
A fitting tribute from our General Secretary, Dave Prentis to Irene.
Throughout her time in UNISON – and through her illness – Irene’s bravery was clear to everyone who knew her, and an inspiration to all of us who worked and campaigned alongside her….Read more…
Another sensible article from “On London” journalist Dave Hill on the Newham Mayoral trigger debacle. He features Newham Councillor and former mayoral advisor (one of the very few female advisors) Julianne Marriott, calling for an open selection. The N…Read more…
I am a school governor in Newham and I am planning to go to the borough Governors’ Forum on Tuesday evening at the town hall. As a governor I have raised the following question :-
London Living Wage
How many Schools are London Living Wage employers (…Read more…
After my Councillor surgery this morning I went over to Plaistow North ward to help out knocking on doors and speaking to local residents about the forthcoming Council elections in May.
It was cold but thankfully it stayed dry. Plaistow North is next …Read more…
For once, a balanced article by the London Evening Standard about Labour Politics. I and many other Councillors and Party members support the call by Cllr Marriott, Charlene Mclean and West Ham Labour Party for an open selection to decide the next Labo…Read more…
(I missed the launch of this book about the life of Harry at the Vic Turner remembrance event last month. While I never met Harry, I have more than a soft spot for the genuine working class trade union activists I have met with over the years and I sus…Read more…