Today was the London UNISON regional Annual General Meeting and I am really pleased to report that there was a complete victory over the forces of darkness by those of
light and reason.
The so-called “
United Left” Regional Council Officer (London Executive) candidates who were supported by
SWP/Socialist Party/Militant Tendency/Trotsky entryist extremists were all soundly defeated.
This is the 4th year in a row that we have won and I suspect that this year our margin of victory was the biggest yet.
After the meeting I had a chat with some trusted London grass root & Labour Link comrades about whether or not I should be magnanimous in victory on this blog?
They all said without hesitation “
No, stuff ‘em”. This view was quite widespread since the behaviour of many of the extremists (not all of them) at the meeting was just frankly appalling.
Since this evening we have had a few sherbets to celebrate I will post properly on the meeting another time.
But I will say this was a good day. Congratulations to Gloria, Conroy, Lynn, Gill and Emma. Many thanks to all our supporters. Next battle is the UNISON NEC elections. I can’t wait!
Just back from the Count at Newham Town Hall. We now have a new Labour Councillor for the Royal Docks ward, Stephen Brayshaw. 
