Orpington Labour Party

Labour Gives Card Account Boost to the Post Office

Stephen — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:01:47 +0000

As the Labour Government announced the renewal of the Post Office Card Account, Stephen Morgan pays tribute to local campaigners.

Remembrance Sunday

John — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:24:17 +0000

On Sunday I attended the Remembrance Parade at Orpington War Memorial to lay a wreath on behalf of Orpington Labour Party.

Resolution on Government Action on Financial Crisis

Nigel — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:52:05 +0000

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

Orpington Labour Party Supports Gordon Brown

Nigel — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 10:22:45 +0000

The Bromley Times recently reported that the Orpington Labour Party has avoided publicly backing Gordon Brown by refusing to form an opinion on whether there should be a leadership contest. In fact a recent meeting of Orpington Labour Party fully supported Gordon Brown's leadership.

Housing Crisis or Opportunity?

John — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:13:28 +0000

Recent headlines suggest that house prices have fallen by more than 10% over the last year. Potential good news for young families who have been struggling to buy their first home. But a potential disaster for anyone who bought a property at the height of the boom – often borrowing five times their annual salary, or even more with self certified mortgages. What, if anything, can the Labour government do?

Problems in Local Social Services

Jeannette — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:55:01 +0000

"Trying to squeeze a quart out of a pint pot" is the phrase that springs to mind.