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After a long period of absence I have made the decision to return to on-and-off blogging on select items.I stopped blogging a few years ago and removed a number of posts due to the wave of entryism from TUSC and other far-left groups into Medway CLPs...
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When I speak to local parents, one of the most pressing concerns I hear is whether their child is getting the best education possible. To do this we have to ensure that our children are receiving the high-quality teaching they deserve in a stable env...
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After a month of mixed headlines on the Council's performance on education it was not without a sense of irony that the Portfolio holder for Education tweeted me on my supposed lack of response to the KS4 results.The Council did not waste any-time in...
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A very enjoyable meal last night with our newly selected Labour candidate for Tonbridge and Malling, Claire Leigh. Once again; as is Labour tradition; a curry in West Malling and organised by our excellent branch chair Doug Vangen. Doug is a rea...
One of the biggest complaints I get on the doorstep as ward councillor and when canvassing in the urban wards in Medway is that of fly-tipping. Specifically the fly-tipping of rubbish in rear alleyways that have long since been gated or unused.Many t...
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With Christmas approaching we are just completing our second ward canvass for Lordswood and Capstone ward for next year’s local elections.It is important to remember at Christmas – amongst all the parties, black-tie work do’s, Christmas lunches...
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Small and independent businesses in Chatham and Aylesford make a vital contribution to our community, add to the character of the town and are a source of local jobs. That’s why a team of Medway Labour councillors and PPCs got behind our local shop...