John Gray
@grayee2024.bsky.social
Labour & Co-op Cllr, Newham Council Deputy Statutory Mayor, Housing Cabinet member, UNISON NEC, Regional Council officer, Labour Link, Branch Sec. Keen Walker, Cyclist & slow runner (No trolls)
John's Labour blog: FORHAD'S FOCUS www.johnslabourblog.org/2026/08/forh... As Cabinet Housing Member I am pleased with what has been done in Newham Housing Services since May 7 but there is still a lot more to do. @4Hussain @newham_labour
Westminster Voting Intention: LAB: 27% (=) RFM: 25% (+2) CON: 19% (+2) GRN: 12% (=) LDM: 10% (-2) SNP: 2% (-1) Via @opiniumresearch.bsky.social, 5-7 Aug. Changes w/ 29-31 Jul.
ohn's Labour blog: Belated thanks to Newham A&E — and two lessons learnt... www.johnslabourblog.org/2026/08/bela... @BHstaffside @NHS @NewhamLondon
John's Labour blog: 🌙 July Rough Sleeping Count: A Night on the Stree... johnslabourblog.org/2026/08/july... @NewhamLondon @newhamsue.bsky.social
John's Labour blog: Newham Labour Group "thank you" to 2026 Candidates & Organisers... johnslabourblog.org/2026/08/newh... @4Hussain @Uma_Kumaran @stephenctimms @jamesasser.bsky.social @newham_labour
A greener Stratford and Bow starts from the ground up 🌱 The UP Garden in Forest Gate is bringing people together to grow fresh food, learn new skills and build a stronger community at the same time. It’s projects like this that show the power of local people shaping the places they live!
John's Labour blog: West Ham walkabout - Vicarage Lane 22.7.26 johnslabourblog.org/2026/08/west... @NewhamLondon @metpoliceuk
John's Labour blog: London Labour Regional Conference 2026 – Delegate Reflections (as UNISON Labour Link)... johnslabourblog.org/2026/08/lond... @londonlabour.ca @unisonglr #LabourLink
John's Labour blog: Newham Power to Prosper Hub johnslabourblog.org/2026/08/newh... @NewhamLondon @stephenctimms
John's Labour blog: Council Surgery in Canning Town Library & West Ham... johnslabourblog.org/2026/08/coun... @NewhamLondon
Congratulations to Bev Craig the new Mayor of Manchester a formidable woman! We can beat all others with vision, hope and tenacity
🙏It’s difficult to put into words how grateful I am for all of your support. 🗳️Tomorrow, take your photo ID and use your vote for our future. 📍 iwillvote.org.uk
🍻On top of Andy’s 20% cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music, I’ll deliver a dedicated pubs strategy to safeguard these vital community assets. 🍴I’ll also organise a Greater Manchester Hospitality Summit to support local independent businesss.
🏡50,000 new affordable and council homes. Brownfield first. Priority for GM locals. Action on bad landlords, rip-off rents and HMOs.
John's Labour blog: Cliffe Pools - North Kent Walk johnslabourblog.org/2026/07/clif... #kent #walks #pip #magwitch #CharlesDickens
I will build a better, fairer and greener Greater Manchester 🌳
A huge thank you to everyone who’s spoken to me, campaigned for me, stopped me to share well wishes as I’ve been out in nearly every borough of GM this weekend. Your support means the world to me.
At start of @londonlabour regional conference with the #labourlink @unisontheunion delegation. Maggi Fermcomb, as chair opens. @unisonglr @anuox @marcelabenede10
Busy day chatting to small businesses about how our high streets plan will help them!
John's Labour blog: Celebrating the Life of Gilbert Constantine Clarke... johnslabourblog.org/2026/07/cele... @newhamvoices.bsky.social @NewhamLondon
John's Labour blog: Shoeburyness to Westcliff – Essex Coastal Walk johnslabourblog.org/2026/07/shoe... #walks @essexwalks
The Bee Network’s just getting started. Here’s how we’re about to go even further in Ashton👇
John's Labour blog: Clarification regarding the statements regarding the Labour Party by UNISON Labour link www.johnslabourblog.org/2026/07/clar...
John's Labour blog: The Passing of Second World War Veteran & Newham R... This weekend we honour Gilbert — one of the brave who stood against the Nazi threat. www.johnslabourblog.org/2026/06/the-...
The Passing of Second World War Veteran & Newham Resident: Gilbert: Clarke.
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John's Labour blog: West Ham Ward Councillor report: Week ending 28/6/26 johnslabourblog.org/2026/06/west... @newham_labour @NewhamLondon
On Armed Forces Day, we pay tribute to those who have given everything to keep our country safe - and those who continue to protect it today. It was an honour to represent Manchester City Council at the Armed Forces Day event this morning.
So it turns out the massive scandal here is that Bridget Phillipson's mum bought a council house for £9k in 1990 and then sold it *33 years* later for £99k. That's the entire story
