Throughout each month I am posting links to media coverage where I have had active involvement in the story or have provided comment and a Labour Party perspective. As an elected County and District councillor I am often asked to provide local input on national stories and the socialist perspective on local issues. This page […]
Category: Media
Press and media coverage of interest to Newington, Ramsgate and Thanet residents and businesses.
In the news: May 2019
This month has started well, with Labour gaining 15 additional seats on Thanet District Council. My own ward, Newington was the first to be declared, with myself and Rick Everitt elected to serve. Strong results in Thanet for Labour The Isle of Thanet News were at the count and you can see their Thanet District […]
In the news: April 2019
Here are this month’s links to media coverage of news and events in Thanet and further afield, where I have championed the socialist agenda. Launching the judicial review crowdfunding Public Law Today was amongst many sites that have covered legal proceedings initiated by Thanet Stroke Campaign. An initial target of £5,000 has been set and […]
Seeing Red: A Brexit balls up
As an elected Labour County Councillor for Ramsgate I am privileged to have a column in The Isle of Thanet News.
In the news: March 2019
Along with other councillors, I continue to get the Labour Party perspective in the media. Here are just a few of the news stories where I have championed a socialist perspective during March. This page will be updated throughout the month. Newington Matters Public Meeting The Isle of Thanet News has covered our plans to […]
In the news: February 2019
Thanet’s Labour Party continues to voice opinion in our community. Here are just a few of the news stories where I have championed a socialist perspective during February. Thanet District Council and failing Grayling We have had news crews a plenty here in Ramsgate to cover Chris Grayling’s shambolic planning for a no-deal Brexit. The […]
In the news: January 2019
The Labour Party in Thanet continues to voice opinion in our community. Here are just a few of the news stories where I have championed a socialist perspective during January. HGV post-Brexit Trial run On January 7 there was considerable coverage of the stress testing of the Manston to Dover lorry route and the holding […]
Seeing Red: Fighting for our NHS
As an elected Labour County Councillor for Ramsgate I am privileged to have a column in The Isle of Thanet News.
In the news: November 2018
Your local Labour Party continues to voice opinion in our community. Here are just a few of the news stories where I have championed a socialist perspective over the last few weeks. Losses at Ramsgate Port Isle of Thanet News https://theisleofthanetnews.com/2018/12/08/call-for-independent-experts-to-review-losses-at-ramsgate-port/ Kent Messenger – Kent Online https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/council-to-review-loss-making-port-194987/ Candlelit vigil for NHS Kent Messenger – […]
Seeing Red: A decline in performance
As an elected Labour County Councillor for Ramsgate I am privileged to have a column in The Isle of Thanet News.