Landlord Labour MP has mouldy properties
The BBC has revealed that the biggest landlord in parliament, Labour MP Jas Athwal, has tenants in some of his 15 properties that are battling mould and ant infestation.
East London fire fuelled by profits and cuts
At 3am 26/8/24, a major fire consumed another London tower block covered in flammable cladding. Residents pounded on their neighbours’ doors to get them to flee. No fire alarms could be heard.
Goldsmiths: Stop job cuts on queer and Black academic courses
People rallied at Goldsmiths, University of London, responding to the university’s decision to cut 97 jobs, which threatens three MA degree programmes: Queer History, Black British History, and Black British Literature.
Fantastic hearing for socialists at Black Pride
I thought that criticism of Black Pride’s sponsors, for their close proximity to the Israeli state, would make it quite a tense atmosphere, and a challenge to initiate conversation. But I was completely mistaken.
Reinstate concession tickets at West Ham
The board of West Ham United Football Club has scrapped concession prices for match tickets, and fans are rightfully outraged. They’ve done the same for new season tickets too. Now children and pensioners will have to pay full adult prices.
Unite NHS workers: Branches should campaign to reject pay offer
My Unite the Union branch meeting considered the 5.5% pay award for NHS workers by the pay review body (PRB), and the decision was made, following a vote, to recommend rejection to our members in the coming consultation by the national union.
Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club victory
Following a successful campaign, which has brought in locals and unions together to reject austerity and gentrification in East London, Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club has been granted status as an asset of community value.
Tens of thousands march to oppose racist attacks
Tens of thousands of anti-racist counter-protesters took to the streets on the evening of 7 August. A list of locations as potential targets for further racist right-wing attacks had circulated online.
East London NEU strike victory
Teachers and support staff were taking strike action against an increase in teaching time, workload, and the use of fixed-term contracts for support staff.
London Underground workers prepare to fight on pay
The new Labour government seems to be seeking to avoid being pitched into conflict with the trade unions on day one. But one person who appears determined to bring it on is Labour’s London mayor, Sadiq Khan.