Tower Hamlets candidates threaten Labour with legal action
The Labour party just can’t seem to get it right in Tower Hamlets.
As reported here previously, party leaders were accused to trying to cherry pick the party’s candidate for the new position of mayor in the ethnically diverse borough. The initial selection system was denounced.
Hanging their heads in shame, the party leaders agreed that the [...]
tower hamlets- the start of Labour revolt?
The ongoing saga of Labour’s candidate selection process in Tower Hamlets is continuing to ruffle feathers.
Hundreds of local activists are reportedly signing a petition to highlight their disgust with the way that the process was handled.
According to sources, the selection panel are desperately trying to appease disgruntled residents who are threatening to leave Labour in [...]
Lambeth Labour party in crisis
The Labour party group in the south London borough of Lambeth has come out in support of suspended councillor Kingsley Abrams.
The Vassall branch of the party met midweek to discuss the treatment of Councillor Abrams, and passed the following resolution.
“Vassall branch wishes to express its deep concern and disappointment over Councillor Steve [...]
well done mcdonnell… but it should never have come to this
John McDonnell has stood aside in his the Labour leadership bid in order to allow Diane Abbott to secure the required 33 nominations. She has now done so and will be on the ballot paper.
But it never should have had to come down to the wire like this.
There was no good reason why McDonnell and [...]