The author, an active Labour Party member, reflects on David Lammy’s book ‘Tribes,’ which explores tribalism’s impact on society and politics. Lammy’s investigative journey into his diverse ancestry shapes a narrative of social mobility and personal struggle, culminating in political engagement as a Black MP. The writing is honest and compelling, appealing to a broad audience.
The Christmas Lights were turned on yesterday evening in Caldicot Town Centre. There were speeches by local Labour Party political representatives, Catherine Fookes MP and John Griffiths MS There was a live performance by Severn Tunnel Band. Severnside Labour stall Catherine Fookes MP, John Griffiths MS and Cllr Angela Sandles…
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Today, I joined the Severnside branch of the Labour Party in Magor to support general election candidate Catherine Fookes. Despite a small team and rainy, chilly weather, Cllrs Francis John Crook, Angela Sandles, Tony Easson, chair Henry Higgins, and I were warmly welcomed by the local community during our #LabourDoorstep campaign.
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After working with Chepstow Labour, I joined Severnside Labour in Portskewett to campaign for Catherine Fookes’ election as MP, covering Monmouthshire. With fellow councillors, we engaged with locals, discovering significant Labour support despite a Conservative councillor. I capped the day with a pint at The Portskewett Inn, supporting local business.
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Today, a small group including Cllr Tony Easson and worker Ryan promoted Labour candidate Catherine Fookes in Magor. The town, near the M4, had a welcoming atmosphere. After the session, Ryan kindly drove me to Cardiff University for another political event, enhancing the day’s productive and pleasant experience.
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Today, we conducted #LabourDoorstep in Undy, Monmouthshire, near Caldicot. Labour MP candidate Catherine Fookes joined us, along with MP Thangam Debbonaire and local councillors Frances John Crook and Angela Sandles. Despite some hills, the community warmly welcomed our team of political representatives.
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Today Severnside Labour were out en force, covering #labourdoorstep in Castle Ward, Caldicot. We were up on the new estates, areas which I am not familiar with as these were farmers’ fields we used to play in when I was growing up and the new houses didn’t even exist. The…
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Labour Party candidate, Catherine Fookes, with Jessica Morden MP, Cllr Tony Easson and Mayor of Caldicot, Maxine. Tonight there was a gathering of local political dignitaries and Labour party members here in Caldicot for the Turning on of the Christmas Lights. It was a fun event and the people got…
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This morning we went out campaigning on my estate in the local Dewstow Ward, Caldicot. Catherine Fookes, the Labour Party candidate for Monmouthshire, was present and vigorously knocking the doors. Henry Higgins, the Severnside Chair was out as was Counsellor for Magor & Undy, Frances John Crook. Plus my regular…
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A small team of us were out for the first part of the morning doing #labourdoorstep here in Caerwent on behalf of Labour Party candidate for Monmoutshire, Catherine Fookes. We went up by St. Tathan’s Place and I turn up at my old mate, Terry’s address but unfortunately he wasan’t…
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We were ou campaigning locally, doing #labourdoorstep for our Labour Party candidate here in Monmouthshire, Catherine Fookes. Out on this sunny Spring day today as can be seen from the photo, are Wez G, Severnside branch chairman, Henry Higgins, Cllr Angela Sandles (Magor / Undy), Cllr Frances John Crook (Magor…
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Caldicot is currently part of the Newport East constituency for Parliamentary elections. Therefore, our current MP is Jessica Morden. At the next general elections Caldicot and Magor and the Severnside area will be changing due to a constituency boundary change and w will become part of Monmouthsire where Catherine Fookes…
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This was my second day actually out doing #labourdoorstep – Today it was sunny Caldicot, my hometown. We met up at the local car park of Gray Hill surgery, near the town centre. We would be out today campaigning on behalf of our current MP, Jessica Morden, Newport East. It…
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