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Jeremy Corbyn visits Reading
Two thousand eight hundred and seventy seven votes is all we need and I’m gonna do pretty much anything I can to make sure we get there. Which is why I am walking a dog in Whitley Wood. Ruby is a fantastic old girl and very likely to lick the face right off you so…
Read MoreSpiritual Home For The Black Community In Reading
Reading Black Community It’s hard to walk or drive through Reading town centre without noticing that black history mural. It’s a strong symbol of the black community, our history and our contribution to this town. Last week, we sat in a community meeting and listened to passionate speeches about the mural and Central Club.…
Read MoreSpeaking with the community in Whitley
A few dedicated Labour members were once again out on Sunday afternoon speaking with residents about every issue they face as a citizen of our town. Conversations with residents ranged from discussing vacant council properties and drug dealing, to contemplating the pro’s and cons of buying a second hand car the perils of having a…
Read MoreA well deserved rest after a morning campaigning
Woodley and Whitegates Branch Labour Party were out in force today, joined by Matt Rodda MP! After a wet and windy morning campaigning the team enjoyed teas and coffees in Woodley town centre.
Read MoreCllr Rachel Eden at WhitFest
Whitfest Posted by Rachel Eden Labour Councillor for Whitley ward on Saturday, 22 July 2017
Read MoreEnduring the rain to fight for Reading
Even in this mornings horrible weather Labour were out all over Reading, talking to residents about the issue that are important to them. Taking a break from his busy life as an MP, Matt Rodda joined a host of Labour members to engage with the community. If you are interested in joining Labour or would…
Read MoreHeritage Lottery Fund to Reading for their away day
Reading Borough Council, the University of Reading and Reading UK CIC welcomed a group from the Heritage Lottery Fund to Reading for their away day. The focus of the first half of the day was their new Great Place scheme https://www.greatplacescheme.org.uk.This is the first time they have run the scheme, which is partnered by the…
Read MoreMatt Rodda MP attends Mesothelioma Action Day
READING EAST MP MATT RODDA was honoured to chair the Action Mesothelioma Day event organised by the Berkshire Asbestos Support Group (BASG) at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Caversham Bridge on Friday 7 July 2017. Keynote speeches were delivered by Dr Chris Davies a consultant at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Amy Kerr a research nurse with…
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I bet you never saw that coming!
Well what an amazing few days we have just witnessed. I’m happy to admit I went into the general election thinking Labour would hold its own. I wasn’t expecting the huge losses predicted at the start of the campaign but equally I wasn’t expecting another 30 new Labour MPs, one of whom is the new…
Read MoreHow socialist solidarity can bring 7 years of Tory turmoil to an end
WE ARE LIVING in a political age where anything can happen. Everyone, including the pollsters predicted, predicted that Britain would vote “remain”, thought that Ed Miliband was heading for Downing Street in 2015, and most people believed a Donald Trump Presidency could never happen. Even as I type this, I learn that France’s two largest…
Read MoreReading Labour’s Manifesto 2016
Reading Labour 2016 Manifesto
Read MoreMembers and Councillors in Whitley
Members and Councillors spoke with residents today on a range of issues and had coffee in the Whitley cafe.
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