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Parliamentary column POLITICAL SCHOOL GOES TO PARLIAMENT RMT helpline 0800 376 3706 :: april 2018 :: RMTnews 9 Delegates to the union’s political school visited the House of Commons last month as part of their week-long course which took place at the RMT Bob Crow education centre in Doncaster. They were drawn from a wide spectrum of grades from rail, road transport, shipping and bus from all over the country. Delegates included John Coom, Andover Bus branch, Keith Saunders, Bridgend, Liantrisant & District branch, Chris Gryce, Camden 3, Paul Thomas, Cardiff 7 Daniel Newman, Dover Shipping, Glenn Craddock, East Kent, Andrew Ritchie Fife & District, Graham Keeble, Leeds Goods & Cartage, John Lauder and Clive Scott both from Newcastle Rail and Catering. They were welcomed to Parliament by Labour MPs and RMT Parliamentary group members Grahame Morris and Jo Stevens. The purpose of the residential school is to raise awareness of the tools available for political campaigning and lobbying by the union at all levels and internationally. It is led by RMT political officer James Croy who gives an overview of the course, organises sessions with speakers and gives an insight into the process of working with politicians to further union aims. The next RMT political school takes place in October and is open to all RMT members whatever level of experience. If you are interested in applying contact your branch secretary, or for more information contact James Croy at j.croy@rmt.org.uk or ring 020 7529 8822.