West Ham Ward Street Surgery - 25.1.25

 

Yesterday, I took part in a Street Surgery and canvass with my Councillor colleagues, John & Charlene, and local Labour Party activists in West Ham ward. We knocked on doors and spoke to residents, in and around Arthingworth Road, E15 about whether they had any issues regarding Newham Council services. 

I picked up case work about fly tips and outstanding disrepair issues (see hole in toilet ceiling bottom left of collage). I had an exchange of views with one rather grumpy resident who objected to the Labour Government "raising taxes". I pointed out that they had actually not raised taxes for working people and if they were to increase taxes for more doctors, nurses and teachers what would be wrong with that? He was not convinced. 

Most residents were pleased to see us and even if they had no issues to raise were happy to take leaflets with our contact details and to hear that we held a local surgery every Saturday Morning 10-11am (apart from Bank Holiday weekends).

We paid our respects to the Police memorial in Arthingworth Street to PC Nina Mackay who was tragically killed in the line of duty at this spot in 1997. 

Labour wins the 2024 General Election (and West Ham & Beckton)

 

This photo is from 5:19 am this morning after James Asser was declared Labour MP for West Ham & Bow. I had been his agent and want to thank the brilliant team supporting him at the Count and the fantastic activists who had been banging the drum for Labour during the last 6 weeks. 

Today has been a very special day in my life with the election of a Labour Government. Rest assured I will post further but currently resting while still smiling every time I see the news.

Canvassing in West Ham & Bow for Labour Candidate James Asser

Yesterday and this evening I was out with local residents and Labour Party supporters in West Ham and Beckton, knocking on doors and speaking face to face to people about real local and national issues.

We had Labour Friends of Bangladesh with us also yesterday and we were honoured to be joined by the former High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Anwar Choudhury, who gave a rousing endorsement of James and the Labour Party.

Tomorrow, there will be only 1 more day to stop 14 years of Tory chaos.

14 Years of Tory CHAOS 10 Days until you can Vote for Change

This evening I joined our Labour Beckton by-election candidate, Blossom Young and local activists to campaign for her and our Parliamentary candidate, James Asser. The weather has turned warm but the rain this spring and early summer has made the area lush and green. There is an outer London suburban feel to this part of Newham. 

I had many positive conversations with residents including with those who are critical of Labour but understand that the only choice is between a Tory Government and a Labour Government. People are desperate for change. 

But I can remember the 1992 General election, when nearly everyone thought that we were ahead in the polls, change was going to happen and that  Labour were going to win - but we didn't. We had to endure another 5 years of pretty disastrous Tory rule. 

While it sometimes feels that the Tories have a death wish - do not underestimate in the next 10 days the money they will spend, the lies they will tell and the slander they will spread.

So do not take anything for granted and remember - Vote Labour if you want change. A vote for any other party is likely to mean a vote for the Tories. 

Vote Labour for Change - Manifesto Day Canvass in Beckton, East London

 

This evening I went on a canvass with our Labour by election candidate, Blossom Young and activists in Beckton ward. We went to new build housing developments, owned by social landlords (secure tenants, shared ownership and market rents). 

Both Blossom and I work in the sector and we did come across a number of serious housing issues (as do all political canvassers in Newham and elsewhere). To me, it is so important that we get a Labour government elected committed to address the housing crisis and everything else that is so wrong in our broken Britain. 

I was really impressed with Blossom handling a couple of difficult conversations on the doorstep. By listening, being honest, polite and respectful, she at the end won over all of them. The canvass itself was overwhelmingly positive for Labour. Residents want a change in Government. 

They know that the General election is pretty much a simple choice between Labour and the Tories. In my personal view, a vote for anyone else but Labour is likely to be a vote for the Tories. 

Today the Labour Party issued its manifesto which I am wading through but can see lots and lots of great stuff.

West Ham & Beckton Labour Goodies Box for wards

 

Lots more to come!

Campaigning for Labour in Canning Town with Labour Candidate, James Asser

 

I met up with James and some of his team outside Canning Town Library, while they were canvassing local blocks. Other canvass sessions were also going on in Custom House and elsewhere in Newham. 

It has been a very busy time recently campaigning and also sorting out the legal paperwork but this should be completed very soon and we can really start the real fight to deliver Newham and the rest of the country from tory misrule. 

Trade Union Phonebank. Join the calls for change!☎️

 

Back from visit to North Wales (mostly related to family issues) and now home in East London and ready for the fray. 

I hope to attend this Labour Unions for Labour phone bank TRADE UNION PHONEBANK – MONDAY 10 JUNE, 6-8PM | Labour Unions and organise others for London UNISON Labour Link members (and of course West Ham and Beckton)

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Trade Union Phonebank. Join the calls for change! The #NewDeal for Working People only happens if we win a Labour Government. Let’s win it together. June 10 6-8 PM Central London Limited spots!