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An update from one of our new councillors
YOU ELECTED ME.. WHAT’S NEXT? By Ayo Sokale This is the first of my blog posts updating you on my activities as your councillor. What has happened so far? I had my first Caversham ward councillor surgery at the Weller Centre on Amersham Road on the 11th May 2019. I have chosen the committees and panels I will…
Read MoreA statement has been provided to R&DLP by Nada al-Sanjari regarding the recent article in the Jewish Chronicle
“An Article has been published by The Jewish Chronicle on May 22nd 2019 that has a number of untrue statements that were pointed out to the journalist. Nada Al-Sanjari has never been a member of Reading Labour and had no involvement whatsoever with inviting Glyn Secker. She is not on the mailing list and would…
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International Day of Democracy
What is the International Day of Democracy? The International Day of Democracy, observed by all United Nations member states, is a day to celebrate and promote the values, ideologies & importance of democracy worldwide. The day is on the 15th of September every year, and the international community celebrates for democracy. Quick History Lesson –…
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BAME VOICE #1
Let’s be a positive voice ¦ Let’s be united ¦ Let’s be welcoming ¦ Let’s bring respect back in our communities ¦ Let’s engage young people It is our Labour Party as well! Change is coming. It’s coming in British society because Labour is changing for the better. True to its tradition, Labour is about…
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Upcoming Women’s Labour Events
Hello, My name is Ayo Sokale and I am your Women’s Officer for Reading Labour. I am writing to invite you to the following events: – How to be a Councillor Date: 9th of September Time: 2-4pm Location: The Outlook, Kings Road We will have current councillors come and speak about their roles, what it…
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Christine Borgars RIP
Christine passed away on August 12th at around 6 pm, she was 75. She passed peacefully and shared her last moments with David her friend of 50 years. Her last few weeks were filled with messages of love and support from many, many people in the Reading area and beyond. For the majority of Christine’s…
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Stop Van Tool Theft
I am supporting the campaign by local trades people who are calling for action to stop tool theft from vans, which is an increasing problem. Theft from commercial vehicles has a huge impact on tradespeople and small businesses in Reading. Not only is there a high cost in time and money to replace tools…
Read MoreFrom Empire Windrush to the Windrush Generation
Once upon a time, a ship crossed the sea to bring the avant-garde of people full of hopes from the West Indies to a land that needed much of it. WWII had only ended a few years before, and the UK needed rebuilding from the ground up. As often with unsung heroes, their achievements were…
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