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@erikjcummins

Proud owner of Hobie and Ruairidh | Labour candidate for East Greenwich ward | Head of Office to a Labour MP | Carl Larsson fan πŸ‘†

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East Greenwich Ward Labour candidate Erik Cummins (left) with East Greenwich Ward Labour Councillor Majid Rahman (top) and Labour Party activists on the Thames Path with the river and the O2 in the background.

East Greenwich Ward Labour candidate Erik Cummins (left) with East Greenwich Ward Labour Councillor Majid Rahman (top) and Labour Party activists on the Thames Path with the river and the O2 in the background.

Great Labour canvassing team out in East Greenwich today. Thanks to all members for helping get Labour’s message out on the doorstep 🌹🌹🌹

07.03.2026 12:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
East Greenwich Ward Labour candidate Erik Cummins (left) wearing a 'Vote Labour' sticker with East Greenwich Ward Councillor Maisie Richards Cottell (right) and an Armitage Road road sign on a brick wall between them.

East Greenwich Ward Labour candidate Erik Cummins (left) wearing a 'Vote Labour' sticker with East Greenwich Ward Councillor Maisie Richards Cottell (right) and an Armitage Road road sign on a brick wall between them.

Cracking canvassing weather! 😎 Thank you to all Armitage Road residents who took the time to speak with us this lunchtime β˜€οΈ

05.03.2026 14:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
East Greenwich Ward Labour candidate Erik Cummins (left) with East Greenwich Ward Councillors Maisie Richards Cottell (centre) and Majid Rahman (right) in Aylmer House on the Ernest Dence Estate holding Greenwich Labour 'Getting Things Done' leaflets with Meridian Primary School, Trinity Hospital and the Pelton Power Station behind them.

East Greenwich Ward Labour candidate Erik Cummins (left) with East Greenwich Ward Councillors Maisie Richards Cottell (centre) and Majid Rahman (right) in Aylmer House on the Ernest Dence Estate holding Greenwich Labour 'Getting Things Done' leaflets with Meridian Primary School, Trinity Hospital and the Pelton Power Station behind them.

Team East Greenwich back out on the Ernest Dence Estate. Some residents have reported experiencing heat network outages. @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social and RBG Leader Anthony Okereke are aware and have already taken the issue up with the relevant council officers in an effort to resolve these.

03.03.2026 14:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
East Greenwich Ward Labour candidate Erik Cummins (foreground) with East Greenwich Ward Councillors Rowshan Hannan and Majid Rahman (right) with Labour activists holding Greenwich Labour 'Getting Things Done' leaflets with Greenwich Square / Trafalgar Road behind them.

East Greenwich Ward Labour candidate Erik Cummins (foreground) with East Greenwich Ward Councillors Rowshan Hannan and Majid Rahman (right) with Labour activists holding Greenwich Labour 'Getting Things Done' leaflets with Greenwich Square / Trafalgar Road behind them.

Great Sunday canvass in the heart of Greenwich. Thanks to all residents for the many useful conversations we had πŸŒΉπŸ—£οΈ

01.03.2026 13:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Matthew Pennycook meeting with Paul, Matt and Suzanne from the Buy our Swan campaign in Charlton House.

Matthew Pennycook meeting with Paul, Matt and Suzanne from the Buy our Swan campaign in Charlton House.

Good to sit down with Paul, Matt and Suzanne from the Buy our Swan campaign to discuss next steps.

27.02.2026 13:21 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Five rounds in and we go again.

Vote Labour 🌹

26.02.2026 17:33 πŸ‘ 39 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lots of warmth for Angeliki Stogia on the doorsteps of Gorton and Denton today.

For unity not division.

Vote Labour to stop Reform.

26.02.2026 13:33 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 1
East Greenwich Ward Labour candidate Erik Cummins (left) with East Greenwich Ward Councillor Majid Rahman (centre-left), Labour activist (centre-right), and East Greenwich Ward Councillor Maisie Richards Cottell (right), on Annandale Road, holding Greenwich Labour 'Getting Things Done' leaflets.

East Greenwich Ward Labour candidate Erik Cummins (left) with East Greenwich Ward Councillor Majid Rahman (centre-left), Labour activist (centre-right), and East Greenwich Ward Councillor Maisie Richards Cottell (right), on Annandale Road, holding Greenwich Labour 'Getting Things Done' leaflets.

Thank you to Annandale Road residents for the many useful conversations we had this lunchtime β˜€οΈ

24.02.2026 14:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This Labour government succeeded where the Tories failed – legislating to abolish Section 21 β€˜no fault’ evictions and transform private renting.

Now Reform want to repeal our Renters’ Rights Act and deny tenants the security, rights and protections they’ve secured.

Disgraceful.

24.02.2026 08:06 πŸ‘ 65 πŸ” 30 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Out in force in East Greenwich this afternoon 🌹🌹🌹

Thanks to all residents who took the time to speak with us πŸ—£οΈ

22.02.2026 16:23 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
East Greenwich Ward Labour candidate Erik Cummins (centre) with Labour activists (left) and East Greenwich Ward Councillors Maisie Richards Cottell and Majid Rahman (right) all holding Greenwich Labour 'Getting Things Done' leaflets in front of the Pelton Arms pub.

East Greenwich Ward Labour candidate Erik Cummins (centre) with Labour activists (left) and East Greenwich Ward Councillors Maisie Richards Cottell and Majid Rahman (right) all holding Greenwich Labour 'Getting Things Done' leaflets in front of the Pelton Arms pub.

A bright day in East Greenwich and an even brighter reception for Labour on the doorstep β˜€οΈπŸŒΉ

17.02.2026 13:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
East Greenwich Ward Labour candidate Erik Cummins (centre-left) with East Greenwich Ward Labour Councillor Maisie Richards Cottell (centre) with Labour activists holding Greenwich Labour 'Getting Things Done' leaflets.

East Greenwich Ward Labour candidate Erik Cummins (centre-left) with East Greenwich Ward Labour Councillor Maisie Richards Cottell (centre) with Labour activists holding Greenwich Labour 'Getting Things Done' leaflets.

Lots of love for Labour on the doorstep in East Greenwich on this braw Valentine's Day β™₯️🌹

14.02.2026 13:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
East Greenwich Ward Labour candidate Erik Cummins (left) wearing a Labour rosette with East Greenwich Ward Labour Councillor Maisie Richards Cottell (centre-left) and Labour Party activist (centre-right), each holding Greenwich Labour 'Getting Things Done' leaflets; and East Greenwich Ward Councillor Majid Rahman (right), all standing under a Tuskar Street road sign.

East Greenwich Ward Labour candidate Erik Cummins (left) wearing a Labour rosette with East Greenwich Ward Labour Councillor Maisie Richards Cottell (centre-left) and Labour Party activist (centre-right), each holding Greenwich Labour 'Getting Things Done' leaflets; and East Greenwich Ward Councillor Majid Rahman (right), all standing under a Tuskar Street road sign.

Great to be out in East Greenwich again this lunchtime. Residents were happy to learn what more the council is doing to tackle fly-tipping. I was happy to see the corner of Mell Street and Trafalgar Road has been tidied up as part of that effort πŸ’ͺ

12.02.2026 14:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lovely to see so much support for the Save Our Swan campaign when out knocking on doors this morning in Charlton.

If you’re in a position to do so, please consider donating. All donations returned if the target not hitπŸ‘‡πŸ»
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/whiteswana...

08.02.2026 12:55 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
East Greenwich Ward Labour candidate Erik Cummins (centre) under a black umbrella, wearing a Labour rosette and holding a Greenwich Labour 'Getting Things Done' leaflet with East Greenwich Ward Councillor Maisie Richards Cottell (right) under a grey umbrella also holding a 'Getting Things Done' leaflet; and East Greenwich Ward Councillor Majid Rahman (foreground).

East Greenwich Ward Labour candidate Erik Cummins (centre) under a black umbrella, wearing a Labour rosette and holding a Greenwich Labour 'Getting Things Done' leaflet with East Greenwich Ward Councillor Maisie Richards Cottell (right) under a grey umbrella also holding a 'Getting Things Done' leaflet; and East Greenwich Ward Councillor Majid Rahman (foreground).

East Greenwich Ward Labour candidate Erik Cummins (left) in a red Labour Party-branded raincoat with Labour Party activist to his left; and East Greenwich Ward Councillor Maisie Richards Cottell (right) under a grey umbrella both holding Greenwich Labour 'Getting Things Done' leaflets.

East Greenwich Ward Labour candidate Erik Cummins (left) in a red Labour Party-branded raincoat with Labour Party activist to his left; and East Greenwich Ward Councillor Maisie Richards Cottell (right) under a grey umbrella both holding Greenwich Labour 'Getting Things Done' leaflets.

Rain or shine, the East Greenwich Labour team is always happy to speak with residents β˜” Thanks to all residents for the many useful conversations we've had during this week πŸ—£οΈ

07.02.2026 15:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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London’s high land prices need β€˜market adjustment’, says housing minister Matthew Pennycook says far-reaching reform is needed to β€˜get more volume out of the system’ and deliver more homes

Planning reform alone won’t solve the housing crisis.

To ramp up housing supply, we also need to diversify the housing market, transform the housebuilding industry and use the full power of the state to drive development outcomes πŸ‘‡πŸ»

www.ft.com/content/9dae...

30.01.2026 17:17 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Labour candidate Erik Cummins (left) with Labour Councillor Majid Rahman holding Greenwich Labour 'Getting Things Done' leaflets with Walnut Tree Road behind them.

Labour candidate Erik Cummins (left) with Labour Councillor Majid Rahman holding Greenwich Labour 'Getting Things Done' leaflets with Walnut Tree Road behind them.

Really positive response for Labour on Walnut Tree Road, Vanbrugh Hill and Rodmere Street today🌹

29.01.2026 13:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This Labour government is ending the feudal leasehold system and easing cost of living pressures for millions of leaseholders across the country.

27.01.2026 17:52 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 1

We promised in our manifesto to β€œtackle unregulated and unaffordable ground rent charges”.

We’re honouring that commitment today by legislating to cap ground rents at Β£250 per year, changing to peppercorn after 40 years.

27.01.2026 07:22 πŸ‘ 121 πŸ” 26 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 10
East Greenwich Ward Labour candidate Erik Cummins and Cllr Rachel Taggart-Ryan (right) on Pelton Road holding Greenwich Labour 'Getting Things Done' leaflets with St. Joseph's Catholic Church in the background.

East Greenwich Ward Labour candidate Erik Cummins and Cllr Rachel Taggart-Ryan (right) on Pelton Road holding Greenwich Labour 'Getting Things Done' leaflets with St. Joseph's Catholic Church in the background.

Braving the dreich to speak with residents on Pelton Road and Kossuth Street β˜”πŸŒΉ

22.01.2026 19:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Labour candidate Erik Cummins (centre) with Labour activist (left) and East Greenwich Councillor Majid Rahman (right) holding Greenwich Labour 'Getting Things Done' leaflets with Dyson House, Blackwall Lane and Baldrey House behind them.

Labour candidate Erik Cummins (centre) with Labour activist (left) and East Greenwich Councillor Majid Rahman (right) holding Greenwich Labour 'Getting Things Done' leaflets with Dyson House, Blackwall Lane and Baldrey House behind them.

Great to be back out on the Flamsteed Estate this lunchtime 🌹🌹🌹

22.01.2026 13:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I spoke to @bethrigby.bsky.social in Manchester recently about how the cost of living is the most important issue for my residents. Tackling it is what we need to all focus on.

Full interview here πŸ‘‡πŸ»

youtu.be/tmKE6HX4C-w?...

21.01.2026 11:45 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Great to be out along Old Woolwich Road today. Fly tipping remains a concern for many residents but they welcomed what the Council is doing about this as part of its Getting Things Done initiative.

20.01.2026 14:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Out in East and West Greenwich this weekend with Greenwich and Woolwich Labour Party colleagues. Thank you to all residents who took the time to speak with us and for letting us know what matters to you 🌹

18.01.2026 19:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Matthew Pennycook MP out speaking to residents in West Greenwich with Labour councillors and volunteers.

Matthew Pennycook MP out speaking to residents in West Greenwich with Labour councillors and volunteers.

Out speaking to residents in West Greenwich this afternoon with local councillors and volunteers.

Huge thanks to everyone who came out.

18.01.2026 15:54 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
Labour candidate Erik Cummins (centre) with current Labour councillors and fellow candidates Majid Rahman (left) and Maisie Richards Cottell (right), all holding 'Greenwich Labour is Getting Things Done' leaflets.

Labour candidate Erik Cummins (centre) with current Labour councillors and fellow candidates Majid Rahman (left) and Maisie Richards Cottell (right), all holding 'Greenwich Labour is Getting Things Done' leaflets.

It may be wet in East Greenwich today but we didn't let that dampen our spirits on the doorstep β˜”πŸŒΉ

15.01.2026 14:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Let's Buy Our Swan - The White Swan, Charlton Let's remake Charlton's history and buy the derelict White Swan. Restore the pub, to create a live music venue and community arts hub.

Let's Buy Our Swan - The White Swan, Charlton www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/whiteswana...

15.12.2025 23:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Matthew Pennycook MP visiting the QE Hospital in Woolwich.

Matthew Pennycook MP visiting the QE Hospital in Woolwich.

Visit to the QE Hospital this morning to discuss the considerable progress made over the past 12 months with CEO, Ben Travis.

Challenges remain but the streamlining of the Emergency Department and a renewed focus on improving patient experience have made a real difference.

12.12.2025 15:14 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Labour candidate Erik Cummins (left) with Labour Party activist and Councillors Majid Rahman, Maisie Richards Cottell and Rowshan Hannan to the right with a 'Flamsteed & Caletock' sign behind them.

Labour candidate Erik Cummins (left) with Labour Party activist and Councillors Majid Rahman, Maisie Richards Cottell and Rowshan Hannan to the right with a 'Flamsteed & Caletock' sign behind them.

Out on the #LabourDoorstep today with the East Greenwich councillors on the Flamsteed estate where there was a warm reception for them and Labour! 🌹

06.12.2025 15:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Labour candidate Erik Cummins (right) with Councillor Rowshan Hannan (left) with Aylmer and Gifford Houses on the Ernest Dence estate behind them.

Labour candidate Erik Cummins (right) with Councillor Rowshan Hannan (left) with Aylmer and Gifford Houses on the Ernest Dence estate behind them.

The warm reception from Ernest Dence estate residents more than made up for the wet weather today β˜” Thank you to all those who took the time to speak to us 🌹

04.12.2025 13:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0