From the Financial Times 13.09.19 Boris Johnson to hand powers over railway budgets and timetables to metro mayors Jim Pickard in London, Andy Bounds in Southport and Chris Tighe in Newcastle Elected mayors in the north of England are to be given London-style powers over their railway budgets and timetables in a step forward for … Read More
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#StopThe Coup
The Allen Valleys Labour Party Supporters’ Group say … #StopThe Coup
Guardian columnist Owen Jones on how to respond to Boris Johnson
‘If parliament is to be shut down, MPs must refuse to leave it. It should be occupied by the citizens it exists to serve. Other acts of peaceful civil disobedience – including the occupation of government offices across the country – should follow. If a general strike is necessary to defend democracy, then so be … Read More
Urgent email – Defend Democracy
Stop the coup demo on Saturday Aug 31st at Newcastle Monument. Bywell branch of Hexham CLP will be on the the 9-56 train from Hexham which stops at: Corbridge 10-00 Riding Mill 10-04 Stocksfield 10-09 Prudhoe 10-13 Wylam at 10-18 Please join us.
The Allendale Agricultural Show
A fabulous day at the Allendale Agricultural Show. Thanks to friends and comrades from near and far for helping out on the Allen Valleys Labour Party Supporters’ stall and thanks to Penny, our Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for accepting our invitation to come along. Lots of great conversations were had, new contacts made and babies kissed! … Read More
Labour for a Green New Deal
At the August Hexham Constituency Labour Party Meeting, delegates voted to send the Labour for a Green New Deal motion (proposed by Hexham & District Branch) to Conference. https://www.labourgnd.uk/motions
On the coronation of the next “most unpopular Prime Minister in History” – a poem by Terry McPartlan
On the coronation of the next “most unpopular Prime Minister in History” A blond haired lump of gormless bluster The best the ruling class could muster A racist homophobic lecher A thoroughly obnoxious creature He raised the poisoned chalice high To drink the contents till its dry He wants to lead the Brexit Charge He’ll … Read More
Labour wins Police & Crime Commissioner Election
Labour’s Kim McGuinness has been elected as the Northumbria police force area’s new Police and Crime Commissioner. The final result allowing for second preference votes was: Kim McGuinness: 67332 Georgina Hill: 61633
Hexham CLP at 2019 Durham Miner’s Gala
A wonderful day out as ever at this event, despite the rain. Well attended by Hexham CLP officers. On the far right (position in photograph and not a reflection of labour politics) Chair Steve Grinter with Secretary Bill Haylock holding the banner. Social Media officer and co-chair of the Campaign Committee Tony Pierre stands under … Read More