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John Gray
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UNISON Trade union activist, Pensions, Social Housing, Labour & Co-op Party Councillor for West Ham in Newham, London
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John's Labour blog: #Community SGE nominates Christina McAnea for UNISO... johnslabourblog.org/2025/09/comm...
@Christina4GS
#unison
John's Labour blog: Portsmouth Historic Dockside 2025 johnslabourblog.org/2025/11/port... #portsmouth
November 13, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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In June, I led a debate on the fifth anniversary of Covid-19 and asked if we could create a database of memorials.

Today, it went live: www.gov.uk/guidance/com...

Giving recognition to memorials like the Memorial Garden in Plaistow Park and The National Memorial Wall 💛❤️
November 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Ahead of Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day next week I have place tributes in The Parliament Garden of Remembrance on behalf of everyone in West Ham and Beckton in recognition of all those who served our country and community.
November 5, 2025 at 9:06 PM
John's Labour blog: Vote Christina McAnea as #UNISON General Secretary johnslabourblog.org/2025/11/vote...
@Christina4GS
November 4, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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Age has no barrier at UNISON, which is why our retired members remain important. Pensioner poverty is high, so we're taking matters to our government to make sure retired people are not forgotten. Have a look at the report from the retired members conference 👉 www.unison.org.uk/news/general...
November 4, 2025 at 8:15 PM
John's Labour blog: Labour Housing Group Newsletter - Renters' Rights ...
@labourhousinggroup.bsky.social

@SteveReedMP

johnslabourblog.org/2025/11/labo...
November 3, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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We’ve been helping residents of West Ham and Beckton on a range of issues in October.

The team has been busy with a lot of housing cases in particular.

If you have any issues or problems we’re happy to try and help.

Please get in touch with my office by email or phone.
November 2, 2025 at 7:27 PM
John's Labour blog: Canning Town Street Surgery johnslabourblog.org/2025/11/cann...
@newham_labour

@CllrShaban
November 1, 2025 at 10:33 PM
John's Labour blog: Celebrating the Live of Osmond "Peter" Daley johnslabourblog.org/2025/10/cele...
@unisontheunion.bsky.social

@UnisonHAB

@unisonglr

@BritishArmy
October 31, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Well said Alex
Watch me on Newsnight discussing how I think Labour should handle the budget and next year's local elections.

#TwoChildBenefitCap #Budget25 #Budget
October 31, 2025 at 8:37 AM
John's Labour blog: National Rough Sleeping Count: Newham October 2025
@newhamlondon
johnslabourblog.org/2025/10/nati...
October 30, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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Who decides who runs the UK’s biggest union?

You do… voting has started on the BIGGEST job in UNISON.

The election for the next general secretary of UNISON is now OPEN.

m.youtube.com/shorts/RW3eY...
UNISON General Secretary Elections 2025
YouTube video by UNISON
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October 28, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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Here are some things that are rising: Child poverty. Foodbank use. Billionaire wealth.
Is that a sustainable way to run a society?
October 29, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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Many constituents will be concerned about friends & family in Jamaica.

The Foreign Office has set up a crisis centre to provide assistance.

To all British nationals in Jamaica please register your presence with @FCDOGovUK & follow local advice.

www.register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/jamaica-2025...
October 28, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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We’ve made a big change to our home page in English - the centre column is now full of today’s labour news. Check it out! www.labourstart.org/news/index20...
October 29, 2025 at 9:39 AM
John's Labour blog: A Labour Movement Day johnslabourblog.org/2025/10/a-la...
@The_TUC

@unisontheunion.bsky.social

@newham_labour

@4Hussain
October 25, 2025 at 8:59 PM
John's Labour blog: #Community SGE nominates Christina McAnea for UNISO... johnslabourblog.org/2025/09/comm...
@Christina4GS
#unison
October 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
John's Labour blog: LHG Policy Day 2025: Building 1.5m homes - who should they be for... www.johnslabourblog.org/2025/10/lhg-...
@labourhousinggroup.bsky.social
LHG Policy Day 2025: Building 1.5m homes - who should they be for?
A blog about Labour movement, trade unions, pensions, housing and councils.
www.johnslabourblog.org
October 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Lovely to join the Bangladeshi Italian Association UK this evening for their celebration of education and success in GCSE’s and A levels.
October 19, 2025 at 10:41 PM
John's Labour blog: Time running out for UNISON Labour Link National Elections: Vote by Monday October 27th... johnslabourblog.org/2025/10/time...
@OyewusiLola
October 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
John's Labour blog: How to write a motion webinar johnslabourblog.org/2025/10/how-...
@UNISONCommVol

@UnisonHAB

@unisonclarion

@unisontheunion.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
John's Labour blog: Join an online campaign rally with Christina: UNISON General Secretary elections... johnslabourblog.org/2025/10/join...
@Christina4GS
#unison #unisonGreaterLondon

I have just signed up for London rally. Took 2 mins
sign up at: votechristina.org.uk/rallies%22
October 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
John's Labour blog: Surgery, Canvass then Forest Walk www.johnslabourblog.org/2025/10/surg... @newham_labour @LizCronin97 #walks
October 11, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Reposted by John Gray
Today is World Mental Health Day.

Please reach out for support with your mental health or wellbeing, here are a selection of the many numbers that you could call.

Day or night there will be a service open and available to listen, you do not have to struggle alone.
October 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM