Tom Watson's former driver defects to Tories
Sandwell councillor Bill Gavan applies to join Conservatives Sandwell councillor Bill Gavan, who acted as former MP Tom Watson’s driver, has applied to join the Conservatives. If his application is […]
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Orgreave campaigner Sophie Wilson wins Rother Valley in spite of right-wing churlishness – ‘one to watch’
New PPC has genuine left track record and blew away Rother Valley members in spite of graceless behaviour by local right Left-wing Orgreave campaigner Sophie Wilson sailed home in last […]
Anjum removal from Ealing North shortlist leaves Owen Smith fan as only remaining woman
Local councillor removed over after complaint of homophobic tweets – publicised by ally of remaining female candidate Local councillor Sitarah Anjum has been removed from Labour’s shortlist of potential candidates […]
Redbridge cllrs circle wagons for leader suspended re sex harassment complaint despite misleading defence
Local MP Streeting also continues support A group of Labour councillors in Redbridge have announced that councillor and would-be parliamentary candidate Jas Athwal will remain as council leader in spite […]
Urgent call to S Shields members: Emma L-B facing right-wing tricks and abuse in triggers. Remaining votes this week
South Shields MP has suffered long campaign of abuse by local Labour right that has carried over into trigger process South Shields Labour MP Emma Lewell-Buck is facing a (so […]
Excl: left hopeful for seat vacated by Gapes quits contest – to swing behind RIGHT-winger
Bizarre development in Ilford South candidate race One of two left hopefuls to become Labour’s candidate in the Ilford South constituency – vacated by the departure of Mike Gapes to […]
Watson’s branch trigger vote – employees, father of expelled councillor and seven family members
Watson allies have trumpeted unanimous vote in last night’s branch meeting – but those attending closely linked and even employed by him Labour deputy leader Tom Watson last night survived […]
Enfield council leader no-show as bullying finding upheld
Right-wing Labour council leader’s appeal attacking integrity of monitoring officer and bringing statements of support from various problematic right-wingers rejected A bullying finding against Enfield Council leader Nesil Caliskan has […]
“Free Kashmir” march in Birmingham Friday pm as pro-Kashmir motion circulates to CLPs
March and motion in support of Kashmir and against India’s aggression A march and demonstration in solidarity with citizens of Kashmir has been organised for today, 30 August. The march […]
Jess Phillips fan – and councillor – Deakin ‘caught out’ claiming ‘voted for Corbyn’ when a Green member
Deakin’s attempt to pre-empt this article did not deny membership of Green party during 2015 Labour leadership election A right-wing Labour councillor with a track record of attacks on the […]