The council was mired in corruption and financial mismanagement during the decades of abuse, with "politicised behaviour and turmoil" dominating its culture, according to the report.
The report partly blames the Labour council's battle against the Conservative government in the 1980s, saying it sought to "take on the government" to the detriment of local services.
"During that time, children in care became pawns in a toxic power game within Lambeth Council and between the council and central government," the report added.
John McDonnell MP, the shadow chancellor, said: “Ted Knight was one of the finest and most courageous socialists I have known. He was indefatigable in his campaign for a society based upon equality, social justice and solidarity. No matter what was thrown against him, he stood firm in his beliefs, engaged in Labour and trade union struggles to the end. He devoted his life to the greatest cause there is, humanity.”
Len McCluskey, general secretary, Unite the union, said: “Ted was a true spirit and a fierce fighter for his class. I have been proud to know Ted for many years, and to have been inspired by his leadership and socialist convictions. In recent years, Ted has been an active Unite community member, inspiring further generations to fight for social justice. Ted will be much missed but in offering our sincere condolences to his family and friends on behalf of Unite, I hope the admiration and respect so many have for Ted will be of comfort. Goodbye my friend.”
Mark Serwotka, general secretary of the PCS civil service union, said: “Ted was a giant of our movement. I got to know him quite well in recent years and was constantly amazed at his drive, passion and commitment not just in the national stage but also locally where his work in the Croydon Labour and trade union movement was superb. He was knowledgeable, approachable, dependable, and an inspiration. I will miss him.”
Tubby Isaacs wrote: ↑Tue Jul 27, 2021 11:45 pm Edit- I see TWA has already posted the key bit from the Executive Summary. Doesn't mention Knight by name, but basically says the council pissed about and neglected the day job. (Though probably some other factions too).Was he the one who said no compromise with the electorate?
Reed's comment looks a bit cheap because Knight can't defend himself, but he's right that some edgelord leftists recently were trying to rehabilitate him. It wasn't exactly uncontroversial that Lambeth Council had been a disaster- see the mention of the Appleby Report in there.
Few more of the usual suspects here.
https://www.john-mcdonnell.net/news/202 ... -movement/
John McDonnell MP, the shadow chancellor, said: “Ted Knight was one of the finest and most courageous socialists I have known. He was indefatigable in his campaign for a society based upon equality, social justice and solidarity. No matter what was thrown against him, he stood firm in his beliefs, engaged in Labour and trade union struggles to the end. He devoted his life to the greatest cause there is, humanity.”
Len McCluskey, general secretary, Unite the union, said: “Ted was a true spirit and a fierce fighter for his class. I have been proud to know Ted for many years, and to have been inspired by his leadership and socialist convictions. In recent years, Ted has been an active Unite community member, inspiring further generations to fight for social justice. Ted will be much missed but in offering our sincere condolences to his family and friends on behalf of Unite, I hope the admiration and respect so many have for Ted will be of comfort. Goodbye my friend.”
Mark Serwotka, general secretary of the PCS civil service union, said: “Ted was a giant of our movement. I got to know him quite well in recent years and was constantly amazed at his drive, passion and commitment not just in the national stage but also locally where his work in the Croydon Labour and trade union movement was superb. He was knowledgeable, approachable, dependable, and an inspiration. I will miss him.”
Youngian wrote: ↑Wed Jul 28, 2021 1:01 am Ted moved on to manage a nice little restaurant. At least the good comrade could run a private enterprise.Bit like Linda Bellos, who moved successfully into consulting on equalities and got the OBE.
Tubby Isaacs wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 6:26 pm This isn't good.Can someone please tell these fuckwits to grow the fuck up, or fuck off until they do?
Ben Sellers is the guy who styled himself as Laura Pidcock's "Chief of Staff" at one point. He's now working for Mary Foy MP. I haven't seen much of Foy, but if I were her, or any Labour MP for that matter, I'd be telling staff they might be advised to let Labour Against The Witchhunt go.
Tubby Isaacs wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 6:26 pm This isn't good.Chief of staff ? Does he think he's in The West Wing?
Ben Sellers is the guy who styled himself as Laura Pidcock's "Chief of Staff" at one point. He's now working for Mary Foy MP. I haven't seen much of Foy, but if I were her, or any Labour MP for that matter, I'd be telling staff they might be advised to let Labour Against The Witchhunt go.
Andy McDandy wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 8:46 pmInnit?
Can someone please tell these fuckwits to grow the fuck up, or fuck off until they do?
