‘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
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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.
Campaigning in Hexham
Campaigning and gathering Voter ID information in Hexham this afternoon with our Prospective Parliamentary Candidate, Penny Grennan. (Penny is visiting Haltwhistle on Thursday)
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
National Chair of The Labour Party visits Hexham
Ian Lavery, the National Chair of The Labour Party was in Hexham at the end of July. Ian and I visited No. 28 in the east of Hexham. No. 28 is a community house that offers courses and advice and is an invaluable hub for local people. The community garden at the back houses … Read More
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
Why join the Labour Party?
Hello I’m Nicola – a 42 year old, married, mother of two children, living in Corbridge. Self employed and with a degree in the social sciences. I joined the Labour Party a year ago and would like to share my thoughts on why it’s important to become a member, what you can get out of … Read More