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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Newham Full Council Meeting 10.11.25 - Motion on Housing
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November 16, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Newham Full Council Meeting 10.11.25 - Motion on Housing
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I joined Michael Gunning & Swim England to support their Water Competency Campaign.
Fewer than half of kids can tread water or float, life-saving skills.
The campaign asks for every child to learn to:
🏊🏾♂️Swim 100 metres
🏊🏼♂️Tread water for 60 seconds
🏊🏽♀️Float for 30 seconds
🏊🏻♂️Swim in clothing
Fewer than half of kids can tread water or float, life-saving skills.
The campaign asks for every child to learn to:
🏊🏾♂️Swim 100 metres
🏊🏼♂️Tread water for 60 seconds
🏊🏽♀️Float for 30 seconds
🏊🏻♂️Swim in clothing
November 16, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I joined Michael Gunning & Swim England to support their Water Competency Campaign.
Fewer than half of kids can tread water or float, life-saving skills.
The campaign asks for every child to learn to:
🏊🏾♂️Swim 100 metres
🏊🏼♂️Tread water for 60 seconds
🏊🏽♀️Float for 30 seconds
🏊🏻♂️Swim in clothing
Fewer than half of kids can tread water or float, life-saving skills.
The campaign asks for every child to learn to:
🏊🏾♂️Swim 100 metres
🏊🏼♂️Tread water for 60 seconds
🏊🏽♀️Float for 30 seconds
🏊🏻♂️Swim in clothing
John's Labour blog: #RemembranceDay Sunday in #Portsmouth 2025 www.johnslabourblog.org/2025/11/reme... @RoyalNavy @westhamfootball
Remembrance Sunday in Portsmouth 2025
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November 15, 2025 at 10:33 PM
John's Labour blog: #RemembranceDay Sunday in #Portsmouth 2025 www.johnslabourblog.org/2025/11/reme... @RoyalNavy @westhamfootball
John's Labour blog: Portsmouth and the Wayfarers' Walk johnslabourblog.org/2025/11/port... #portsmouth
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November 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
John's Labour blog: Portsmouth and the Wayfarers' Walk johnslabourblog.org/2025/11/port... #portsmouth
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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 💛❤️
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
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 💛❤️
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 💛❤️
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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
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.
John's Labour blog: Vote Christina McAnea as #UNISON General Secretary johnslabourblog.org/2025/11/vote...
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November 4, 2025 at 9:05 PM
John's Labour blog: Vote Christina McAnea as #UNISON General Secretary johnslabourblog.org/2025/11/vote...
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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
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...
John's Labour blog: Labour Housing Group Newsletter - Renters' Rights ...
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November 3, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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John's Labour blog: Thundridge Walk johnslabourblog.org/2025/11/thun...
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#walks #thundridge
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November 2, 2025 at 9:02 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.
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
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.
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.
John's Labour blog: Canning Town Street Surgery johnslabourblog.org/2025/11/cann...
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November 1, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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John's Labour blog: Celebrating the Live of Osmond "Peter" Daley johnslabourblog.org/2025/10/cele...
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October 31, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Well said Alex
Watch me on Newsnight discussing how I think Labour should handle the budget and next year's local elections.
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October 31, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Well said Alex
John's Labour blog: National Rough Sleeping Count: Newham October 2025
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October 30, 2025 at 10:13 PM
John's Labour blog: National Rough Sleeping Count: Newham October 2025
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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.
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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
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October 28, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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...
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...
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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?
Is that a sustainable way to run a society?
October 29, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Here are some things that are rising: Child poverty. Foodbank use. Billionaire wealth.
Is that a sustainable way to run a society?
Is that a sustainable way to run a society?
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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...
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
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...
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...
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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
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...
John's Labour blog: A Labour Movement Day johnslabourblog.org/2025/10/a-la...
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October 25, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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John's Labour blog: #Community SGE nominates Christina McAnea for UNISO... johnslabourblog.org/2025/09/comm...
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October 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
John's Labour blog: #Community SGE nominates Christina McAnea for UNISO... johnslabourblog.org/2025/09/comm...
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John's Labour blog: LHG Policy Day 2025: Building 1.5m homes - who should they be for... www.johnslabourblog.org/2025/10/lhg-...
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LHG Policy Day 2025: Building 1.5m homes - who should they be for?
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October 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
John's Labour blog: LHG Policy Day 2025: Building 1.5m homes - who should they be for... www.johnslabourblog.org/2025/10/lhg-...
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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
Lovely to join the Bangladeshi Italian Association UK this evening for their celebration of education and success in GCSE’s and A levels.
John's Labour blog: Time running out for UNISON Labour Link National Elections: Vote by Monday October 27th... johnslabourblog.org/2025/10/time...
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October 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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