Batley and Spen: Labour is back after by-election win, says Starmer

 

Superb news. Well done Kim

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-57696431

(and Newham Labour activist and former Councillor, Jose Alexander, who I understand was the number one national tele canvasser for this by election)

Fantastic stuff Jose

Update: check out this very interesting viewpoint on the by election result

Remploy Strike - 2nd Day of Action

Picture is from this morning's picket line outside the Remploy factory in Barking.  The government is closing 27 factories employing 1,012 disabled workers. 

Check out this BBC report here and GMB press release here.

Local Labour Assembly member John Biggs (left) was there in support. Seen in picture on left with Remploy steward (and Newham Labour Councillor) Jose Alexander (2nd from right)