Daily Archives: December 10, 2016

McKenzie launches his leadership bid for English Democrats

Posted on December 10, 2016 by insidecroydon

Less than a year after joining the English Democrats from UKIP, Winston McKenzie, the failed politician who has never won an election in his life, now wants to challenge for the leadership of his latest party. But McKenzie will have … Continue reading →

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Croydon pioneer Gee Bernard will be sorely missed

Posted on December 10, 2016 by insidecroydon

Tributes have been paid to Gee Bernard, Croydon’s first black councillor, who has died this week, aged 82. Jamaican-born Bernard moved to London in her teens, where she qualified as and worked as a social worker; in 1986, she was … Continue reading →

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Local charities carrying burden as NHS fails asylum seekers

Posted on December 10, 2016 by insidecroydon

Asylum seekers are being left behind in using health services, because their greatest need is just surviving the day, rather than health issues, according to a report from Healthwatch Croydon. The report – Refugees and Asylum Seekers: The health and … Continue reading →

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