Orpington Labour Party

Later this year Bromley council will have to decide on some changes to its constitution. One question is whether the council should adopt a mayoral system of governance.

The September/October newsletter of the Labour members of Bromley Council.

At the Compass Summer Lecture last night, I heard Dr Jon Cruddas MP give a rousing speech that captured the disillusionment that many of us feel, but more importantly showed how we can recapture our optimism and enthusiasm. Could this be the future of social democracy?

US President Obama wants to reform their health care system to control rising costs, guarantee choice of doctor, and assure high-quality, affordable health care for all Americans. In attacking these brave and long overdue reforms, right-wing groups have been lying about the NHS.

Has the MPs expenses scandal let the bankers of the hook?

Bromley Local Government Committee will hold a Manifesto Conference for the 2010 local elections at the H. G. Wells Centre, St. Marks Road, Bromley on 12 September starting at 11:00am.

For those who didn’t get a paper copy at the recent AGM, here is a downloadable and printable copy of Nigel de Gruchy’s Annual Report.

Following discussions at its meeting on 22 October 2008, Orpington CLP passed a resolution on Government action on the financial crises.