In the Hexham Courant yesterday (25 March 2020), ‘Concerns were raised by workforce at Egger’, that they’re not clear whether they are included in the government’s current list of ‘essential work’. Many other workers in the constituency are still at work, too. And there’s wide-spread confusion for workers and the trade union reps trying … Read More
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Hexham CLP Nominations Announced
After close contests conducted on a ‘preferential vote’ system members voted to nominate Keir Starmer for Leader and Dawn Butler for Deputy Leader.
Campaigning for a Labour government – Canvass in Carlisle Sat Nov 16th – update
Campaigning for a Labour government – Saturday Nov 16th Canvass in Carlisle – key Tory marginal majority 2599 Cars from Newcastle Contact: Punita Goodfellow – tel. 078761 31208 2 car spaces available from Kirkwhelpington or nearby. Contact Chris Easton Train from Newcastle 9-23, calling at Prudhoe 9-41, Hexham 9-54, Haltwhistle 10-13 arrive Carlisle 10-44 Contact: … Read More
‘Best for Britain’ Tactical Voting Website is a Local Lib Dem Sham
A number of local Labour Party members and supporters and Facebook users have contacted the Vote Penny Grennan Facebook page about the ‘Best for Britain’ Tactical Voting Website. The election in the Hexham Constituency is a straight ‘2 horse race’ between the Tories and the Labour Party. However, the local Lib Dems have started … Read More
Ponteland & Heddon Labour Group – helping to deliver real change
Less than 24 hours after getting set up the group met again to make progress on contacting all the members in the immediate area to confirm their support and invite them to the next meeting on Thursday 6th November. The WhatsApp group for the Ponteland and Heddon Labour Group was set up and went live. … Read More
Ponteland and Heddon Labour Group up and running
The first meeting of a reinvigorated Labour Group for Ponteland and Heddon met on 29th October – the night we were given the opportunity to deliver a Labour government and a new MP for Hexham! Our top priority is to do everything we can to support a Labour victory both locally and wider. At the … Read More
The Future of Farming and the Environment – Public Meeting
The Future of Farming and the Environment – Public Meeting Bellingham Town Hall Wednesday 23rd October Thanks to Paul Brannen (former MEP and member of the European Agriculture and Environment Committees) for speaking at the meeting and Penny (our prospective parliamentary candidate) for chairing. A wide ranging and informed discussion followed Paul Brannen’s presentation on … Read More
Plastic Free Target for Allen Valleys
MEMBERS of the community will work together to rid the Allen Valleys of single use plastic. Aiming for plastic free status was just one of the targets of a newly formed climate action committee dedicated to tackling climate change on a local level. Spearheaded by our very own John Hill, the committee will be made … Read More
Campaigning in Haydon Bridge
A great evening campaigning in Haydon Bridge with local members and those from across the constituency. Penny Grennan – prospective parliamentary candidate
The Fight Continues for WASPI Women
Nearly 4m women born in 1950s not entitled to restitution over pension age rise, judges rule The substantial and far-reaching pension injustice for all of us WASPI women, born in the 1950’s remains (An injustice supported by both the Conservatives And Lib Democrats when in coalition). The fight continues … Penny Grennan – prospective … Read More
Unlawful, Void and of No Effect
“Any remaining credibility in the government has now been totally undermined. This is also the case for Hexham MP Guy Opperman, who gave his strong backing for prorogation in the Courant on September 2.” Penny Grennan Prospective parliamentary candidate Hexham Courant 25/09/2019
WASPI Women at the Labour Party Conference
Great to meet up with fellow WASPI women at the Labour Party Conference. @WASPI_Campaign Penny Grennan – Prospective Parliamentary Candidate
Climate Strike – Hexham
Inspiring to see our young people leading the way and managing to get the issue of Climate Emergency to the top of the political agenda. #HexhamStrikesBack Penny Grennan – Prospective Parliamentary Candidate
Labour’s National Campaign Day of Action – The Allen Valleys
Labour’s National Campaign Day of Action – The Allen Valleys Saturday 7th September Lots of good conversations at our stall on Saturday and then leaflets were delivered and persuasive doorstep conversations were had. Well done to all of our members and supporters who were involved.
#StopThe Coup
The Allen Valleys Labour Party Supporters’ Group say … #StopThe Coup
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.