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Swift work by Margaret Mullane MP has seen the WWII RAF pilot’s memorial cleared in Elm Park.

09/06/2026

Margaret Mullane MP has been working with local parents to launch a campaign for improved health care at Queen’s hospital for SEND children across the borough.

08/06/2026

On this day, 7 June 1968, women workers at Ford’s Dagenham plant in England walked out on strike for equal pay with male workers. The women, who sewed car seats, were classified as "unskilled", while men working at the same or similar jobs were classified as "skilled", and so were paid at a higher rate.
All 187 women walked out, but even though the thousands of men in the plant remained at work, car production was brought to a complete standstill. Around 200 women at another UK Ford factory walked out in support. Initially, Ford refused to negotiate, while the media try to disparage or ridicule the women. For example, one newspaper published a photograph of the women with their banner declaring "We want s*x equality" partially unfurled so that only "We want s*x" was visible.
One of the workers, Eileen Pullen, later recounted to the Guardian: "Some of the men said: 'Good for you girl', but others said: 'Get back to work, you're only doing it for pin money'… But our wages weren't for pin money, they were to help with the cost of living, to pay your mortgage and help pay all your bills. It wasn't pocket money. No woman would go out to work just for pocket money, would she? Not if she's got a family".
After three weeks, the strikers eventually agreed to return to work for 92% of the men’s wages (up from 85%) in a deal brokered by the government. The strike was the key reason for the Equal Pay Act of 1970, although nominal pay equality at Ford was only achieved after a later strike in 1984.
More information, sources and map: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/10719/ford-dagenham-womens'-strike
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03/06/2026

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01/06/2026

Today we attended a LGBTQ+ event at Havering Town Hall organised by Unison Havering following the Reform lead council refusing to fly the LGBTQ+ flag outside the town hall.

Back in 2017/2018, Havering Labour fought and won the right for the LGBTQ+ flag to be flown outside Havering Town Hall along with very brave Havering employees. We are proud of this achievement, and we attend the flag raising every year.

Reform UK have only been in charge not even a month since May’s elections, and this is the tone they set. It’s simply unacceptable.

We believe that this flag deserves to be raised just as much as any other. We want the LGBTQ+ community to know we stand with them, beside them, marching for justice.

Flying the LGBTQ+ flag is vital because it acts as a highly visible symbol of safety, inclusion, and support for a historically marginalized community.

Reform must do better. If this is how they have started their time in charge, we dread to think what else is coming down the road.

Solidarity with our wonderful LGBTQ+ community. Always ✊🏻🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

01/06/2026

Pupils at Whybridge Junior School in Blacksmiths Lane South Hornchurch will benefit from more funding to improve their school building, as part of Labour’s long-term improvement plan. The Condition…