This morning I cycled over to join Labour colleagues outside Upton Lane Station to deliver our Newham News leaflets across Green Street East Ward. We were pleased to be joined by our local Labour MP, Sir Stephen Timms. After dividing into teams, I headed out with Stephen and two enthusiastic Young Labour activists.
Delivering leaflets as a team is a great way to get to know both new and long-standing members. It is a more relaxed and sociable experience than door-to-door canvassing, which can be far more intensive. Although the morning started cold, the clear blue skies and rising sun soon made it much more comfortable.
After returning home for a short break, I headed back out for the afternoon session, meeting colleagues outside Plaistow Station. Once again, it was great to be part of a team that included Young Labour activists, along with a few members who were perhaps a little less young!
I had not campaigned in this area of Plaistow North before, so I was particularly interested to get into some of the council housing blocks and take a look at the condition of the buildings, cleaning arrangements, maintenance, and green spaces. There is plenty to learn from seeing an area first hand, and I intend to return with local councillors and council officers for a more detailed walkabout.
Overall, it was a very positive day. It is also encouraging to see Newham's constituency Labour parties being reopened. East Ham CLP is already up and running and, as I understand it, Stratford and Bow will follow next, with West Ham and Beckton after that.
I am looking forward to many more Super Campaign events in the months ahead.
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