I am supporting the local ‘We Are Waltham Forest’ initiative to counter the EDL. The EDL are simply a bunch of fascist thugs, nothing more, and who want to parade their racism and divisiveness around Walthamstow. They are not welcome
I am deeply saddened at the extensive humanitarian disaster unfolding primarily in Nepal, but also in Tibet and parts of India and Bangladesh. My heart goes out to all those affected, in Nepal and surrounding areas, but also in the
The first hustings I participated in last week was arranged by Waltham Forest Trades Council (WFTC) and the Parish of Walthamstow. You can see how we candidates got on via the Occupy London webstream – http://occupylondon.org.uk/walthamstow-ge2015-hustings/ Before the hustings began,
As a woman in 2015, it should seem usual to be standing as a candidate in a general election, but it isn’t. Sadly, the political world is still dominated by men. Nationally, only a quarter of candidates standing are women.
These are the hustings I am participating in: Waltham Forest Trades Council & Church of England Parish of Walthamstow Wednesday, 22 April, at 7pm Walthamstow Girls School, Church Hill, Walthamstow, E17 9RZ Waltham Forest Council of Mosques Friday, 24
Another cracking day of canvassing and learning. First up a roadside chat in the sun outside a local mosque, talking about faith, no faith, politics and Islam. I am constantly impressed by the depth of humanity, understanding and caring I
Canvassing on Monday afternoon, more long discussions about policy. People do not lack for insight and understanding. They just don’t feel they can share it with party hacks. Long chat about economic probabilities, the chances of Russia going Baltic, and
Barts dwarfs Whipps. That is exactly what patients experience all the time – central Trust PFI debts dwarfing their local health treatment. Super-level PFI contracting must be stopped and mega trusts split back into sustainable constituent hospitals within the NHS.
Missing from the flyer are me, Ellie Merton (non-aligned) and Jonty (Worker’s Power). See my hustings post below to understand why. I’ll definitely be there on the panel! #vote4ellie