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I was already a regular visitor to Clubtek’s DJ shop when it was in Penge, but now they're even handier in Stanstead Road, just a few doors down from Shannon’s Garden Centre - another old favourite. It’s by no means just for DJs and bands...

This is a Low: Blur drummer rumoured for Lewisham West

Apr

2017

There's no other way for Labour candidates to get elected than to stand in Lewisham.Rumours continue to swirl about the list of candidates to replace Jim Dowd as Labour candidate for Lewisham West. The latest gossip comes from Guardian journalist Heather Stewart who reckons Labour campaigner Dave Rowntree, also known as one quarter of Blur, ...

Lewisham West attracts Labour’s best

Apr

2017

Lewisham is one of a dwindling number of Labour strongholds and thus Lewisham West and Penge MP Jim Dowd's decision to step down means there are some big names being bandied around to replace him. Labour List reports:The deadline for applications passed yesterday. Candidates will be appointed by a panel of NEC and regional board ...

Don’t rig Lewisham West

Apr

2017

A party that sets out its stall as a champion of social mobility and scourge of rigged, elitist systems should probably avoid cosy, nepotistic stitch-ups. As local Labour MP Jim Dowd stands down, the Evening Standard writes:"It’s a family affair for Labour. Lewisham West and Penge MP Jim Dowd has decided to take his pension ...

Brexit: Lewisham resistance is not futile

Mar

2017

In February, Lewisham MPs were among those who rebelled against the Labour whip, choosing to vote against triggering Article 50. At the time, I wrote that this was understandable, yet futile, act on their part - and that it was better to focus on trying to influence post-Brexit political settlement than fight a losing battle.Local ...

Trigglypuff piece: Vicky Foxcroft’s statement on Article 50

Feb

2017

Brockley MP Vicky Foxcroft has decided to vote against triggering Article 50."Here is her letter, explaining her stance, which she sent to constituents."Hundreds of my constituents have got in touch to express their dismay and disappointment at the result of the EU referendum. Most people who know me know I campaigned hard for us to ...

Lewisham MPs to vote against triggering Article 50

Jan

2017

All three of Lewisham's MPs, including Heidi Alexander, Jim Dowd and Brockley MP Vicky Foxcroft have confirmed that they will vote against triggering Article 50 when the issue reaches the House of Commons.The borough of Lewisham voted strongly in favour of remaining in the EU, so our MPs are representing their constituents, however futile the ...

Foxcroft: Why I spoke about the loss of my daughter

Oct

2016

Last week, during Baby Loss Awareness Week, Brockley MP Vicky Foxcroft delivered a moving speech in the Commons, talking about the loss of her own daughter, Veronica.Now, in an article for The Guardian, Vicky has written about the motivation for her speech. She says:"In contemplating [my] decision, I struggled with whether I was able to ...

Sophie McGeevor elected as Brockley’s new Councillor

Oct

2016

Papped this snap of @SophieMcGeevor officially becoming newest & youngest member of @LewishamCouncil for @UKLabour #Brockley @lewishamlabour pic.twitter.com/vEbY9KuPjS— James-J Walsh (@JamesJWalsh) October 13, 2016Congratulations to Labour's Sophie McGeevor, is Brockley's new Councillor, replacing Alicia Kennedy.On a turnout of 19.9%, the scores in yesterday's vote were as follows:LAB: 48.0% (+8.1)GRN: 25.4% (-3.6)LDEM: 10.4% (+5.0)CON: 7.9% (+0.3)WEP: ...

Andy Hughes: A lone crusader in a dangerous world

Oct

2016

Homer: I came to fight city hall. I want to shake things up, Patterson. Stir up some controversy, rattle a few cages.- The SimpsonsThe Conservatives' electoral machine is virtually non-existent in Lewisham. Tory candidate for the upcoming Brockley by-election, Andy Hughes is the only one of the contenders who got in touch directly and wrote ...

Ladies who launch election bids

Sep

2016

The Women's Equality Party has announced Rebecca Manson Jones as its candidate for the Brockley by-election on October 13th. They say:“We are delighted to announce Rebecca as our candidate for Brockley, We’re looking forward to speaking to women - and men - across the district about our policies on equal parenting, equal pay and flexible ...