Congratulations to my former branch secretary (Housing Association) Mary Powell, who was clearly elected for the General seat with 327 votes, also to Charlie Hore (Voluntary Organisations branch) who got 285 while I came third (aka last!) with 265.
Which, while recognising a defeat is a defeat, it is not that bad and something to learn and build upon in the future.
Turnout was as usual pretty poor at 9.1% (9,704 eligible voters) but considering this is the first such "Community" election and most regions either had no nominations for seats or only one candidate at least we had a contest.
I have had a good run of success in elections recently so I will take the rough with the smooth and as usual in these circumstances it is best to just have a nice cup of tea made strictly in accordance to the instructions of Mr Blair.
PS Just think – John McDonnell and I will from now on think of June 9 and actually have something in common.
See: it is true that every cloud has a silver lining :)
That is a real shame, John. At least from you we don't get pathetic excuses about how easily UNISON members are manipulated by 'the leadership' or 'FTOs' or 'CP' members.
ReplyDeleteEarly days, though, and I'm sure your vote will grow as people get to hear your voice of reason.
You don’t seem to do well in postal Ballots! John McDonnell was not given the opportunity to see how he would have done. Will you be calling for LP leadership husting at confrence next week?
ReplyDeleteyes defeat is part of democracy
ReplyDeletea fact the trot sects have no idea about
its always someone elses fault
Hi anon 08.39
ReplyDeleteUnlike other unions - UNISON members can choose to pay into two political funds. Labour Link or GPF. If there is a husting it should be at the Labour link National forum. TULO I assume will be organising regional hustings?