The first Bow Selection

Very quick post tonight. Picture of candidates outside St Paul's Church, St Stephens Road for the first Bow branch selection meeting. Smallest number of candidates attending such a meeting yet? Does this mean anything? No women candidates turned up? The atmosphere outside is still remarkably friendly and relaxed? Obviously there are tensions (interesting photo)

We're Backing Ayub for Bethnal Green & Bow

I was born and bred in Tower Hamlets and I've spent my entire working life in the borough as well. Ayub is young, modern and committed. He will get everyone behind him at the next General Election.

John Gilbert - Plumber & Carpenter for local Housing Association.

We're Backing Ayub for Bethnal Green & Bow

I think that Ayub would make a really good MP. He comes over as a “real person” who wants to do the right thing for all of us in Tower Hamlets. He reminds me of all that is good about the Labour Party.

Montrose Matty, Rosebank Gardens, Bow

"Out and About " in Weavers

Just a very quick post to show I have been canvassing BG&B Labour Party members for more nominations. I was brought up in the borough and thought that I knew the area really well. However, trying to “door knock” everyone has proved an interesting and energetic experience. I certainly don’t need to work out at my local gym anymore!

We’re backing Ayub for Bethnal Green and Bow

Ayub is a local boy made good. Despite leaving school aged 16 and becoming a machinist in a “sweat shop”, he was able to go on to Ruskin College, Oxford, and to later complete a Masters Degree. If it wasn’t for the Labour Party and trade unions, ordinary working people would never have had this opportunity. However, he hasn’t forgotten where he came from and he is passionate about inspiring and supporting present day East Enders, from all our communities, to follow him and educate themselves out of poverty.

John Gray, Tower Hamlets UNISON Labour Link branch officer