Author: PS21

It’s an unusually gorgeous September morning by the river. The sun is just burning through the clouds, the Thames meandering past my window. I’ve just come off a call with … Continue reading Morning thoughts on an anniversary

Hard to believe, but it’s more than 14 months since I last posted here. As for the rest of the world, it’s been a whirlwind – so just wanted to … Continue reading Well, that was quite a 14 months…

This country desperately needs a Labour Government, and we have failed to provide it. I am running for the NEC because I believe we need the Labour Party’s structures to be more accountable, effective and representative. Whoever becomes leader will need to be both supported and held to account, and stitched up factional slates are not the way to do that.

I guess when I look back, one of my overwhelming memories of the selection will be of cold. A December election is a very different prospect to Britain’s normal habit … Continue reading A cold, rewarding election that still makes me hopeful

As many of you will be aware, for the last year in particular I’ve been doing what I can in the hopes of being selected as a Labour Party potential … Continue reading What I’ve learned through running for Parliament

As many of you will be aware, I was disappointed not to be longlisted by the Labour Party’s National Executive Committee for Vauxhall. The eventual slate of candidates, however, was … Continue reading Into the election – an update

Finally, we have a degree of clarity on what the next stages will likely look like for parliamentary selection here in Vauxhall and beyond. In the next week or so, … Continue reading Running for office – what I stand for

September, and Britain’s ongoing political crisis and the party conference season are now in full swing. So, with fits and starts, is the parliamentary selection contest for Vauxhall – although … Continue reading Standing for Parliament – an update

Just over two weeks ago, I announced on Facebook I was throwing my hat into the ring to be Vauxhall’s next Labour Party parliamentary candidate. I’ve hugely valued my post … Continue reading Standing to be the next MP in Vauxhall