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Tag Archives: Tony Benn
Adams takes a novel approach to the ‘challenges’ of Brexit
Croydon writer Jad Adams’ body of work is extensive and far-ranging. But Café Europa marks a departure for the sometime TV producer and newspaper journalist whose previous volumes have tended to be historically-based biographies, as well as, of course, chairing … Continue reading
Deferential leader wants to serve power, not to challenge it
In his latest exclusive column for this website, ANDREW FISHER asks whether only two Union flags in a video on Coronation day is sufficiently obsequious for the Labour leader A Labour leader called Keir once said that, “The toady who … Continue reading
Posted in Andrew Fisher
Tagged Andrew Fisher, Coronation, Daniel Morgan, Jean Charles de Menezes, Jeremy Corbyn, John McDonnell MP, Keir Hardie, Keir Starmer, Keith Starmer, KIng Charles III, KIng Charles III Coronation, Labour, Polly Toynbee, Progress, Republic, Robin Cook, Sarah Everard, Sir Keir Starmer, Tony Benn, Tony Blair
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Where Are They Now (pt94): The Hon Emily Wedgwood Benn
Undeterred by her failure as a councillor in Croydon, Tony Benn’s granddaughter is seeking elected office once again. The Hon Emily Sophia Wedgwood-Benn is a candidate in elections being held in the City of London later this month. The former … Continue reading
Posted in Emily Benn
Tagged City of London, City of London Corporation, The Hon Emily Benn, Tony Benn
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Tony Benn’s granddaughter offered a selection open goal
“Oh no,” said one senior local Labour political figure when Inside Croydon informed them that the Hon Emily Benn would be the Labour parliamentary candidate in Croydon South at next May’s General Election. “What a pity. Why’s she putting herself … Continue reading
All People’s Party puts representation on local election agenda
The Conservative nightmare in Croydon is that a strong UKIP performance on “Super Thursday” on May 22 next year, with the combination of European and local elections, will see their grip on the Town Hall broken as Tory supporters submit … Continue reading
Tony Benn’s granddaughter selected for West Thornton ward
Emily Benn, the granddaughter of former Labour government cabinet minister Tony Benn, seems set to be a Croydon councillor next year. Norwood resident Emily Benn has been selected as a candidate to stand in the safe Labour ward of West … Continue reading
Posted in 2014 council elections, Bernadette Khan, Emily Benn, West Thornton
Tagged Benn, Croydon North, Emily Benn, Hilary Benn, Labour, Putney, Tony Benn, Whitgift Foundation
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Croydon Central open primary: Alisa Flemming
Alisa Flemming, an Upper Norwood councillor, worked for Croydon North MP Malcolm Wicks for 10 years. Her employment as a busy caseworker in the MP’s office leaves Flemming well-qualified to tackle the job of helping constituents as an MP. Flemming … Continue reading
Croydon Central open primary: Fiona Dent
Fiona Dent has been a Labour party member for 35 years and lives in Maidenhead where she has been a local government officer. She has previously been a social worker and a probation officer. Before moving to Maidenhead, Dent was … Continue reading
Posted in 2015 General Election, Croydon Central
Tagged Bray, Croydon, Croydon North, Labour, London, Maidenhead, Tony Benn, Tony Blair
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Croydon Central open primary: Jane Avis
Jane Avis is an experienced and long-serving councillor for South Norwood, and is shadow cabinet member at the Town Hall for the challenging brief of health and social care. She also has the experience of previously contesting a Croydon constituency, … Continue reading
Croydon Central open primary: Hamida Ali
Hamida Ali – recently selected as a Labour party council candidate for Woodside ward – says, “Tackling inequality is what drives me.” Ali, who is an Equalities Officer at the BBC, would put equalities at the forefront of her parliamentary … Continue reading
Posted in 2015 General Election, Croydon Central, Hamida Ali
Tagged Croydon, Croydon Central, Croydon Museum, Croydon North, Jubilee Bridge, Labour, London, Tony Benn
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Rejoice! Croydon North’s Labour MP is awarded the OBN
Many sincere congratulations to June Rixson, the Croydon lollipop lady whose public service was recognised yesterday when she was awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s birthday honours. Let’s just hope that Rixson and her school crossing patrol colleagues … Continue reading
