Probe finds ‘animosity’ between councillors hindering Newham council
An investigation into an east London council has concluded that “poor relationships” among councillors have contributed to council…
Newham
How Labour councillors are using culture to do radical things in Newham
Ahead of the upcoming local council elections, I wanted to pay tribute to how Labour is using culture…
Local governance referendums taking place this year: what, why and where?
Residents in several areas will soon have the chance to decide how their council is run. In local…
Why every council needs a food poverty action plan
After last week’s vote against the Labour motion on free school meals, the surge of support for Marcus…
How Newham has deployed an army of volunteers to support residents
Two weeks ago, there was nothing. Some ideas, lots of questions and a whole bunch of challenges to…
Rebuilding Britain – starting with community wealth building in Newham
More than a decade after the financial crisis, and more than nine years of the brutalising Tory austerity…
Maya Goodfellow: Newham deselection was a sign of democratic change – not a power grab
Ever since Jeremy Corbyn was elected Labour leader, a narrative has endured regardless of how well the party’s…
Rokhsana Fiaz beats Sir Robin Wales in Newham mayoral selection
Today Rokhsana Fiaz was selected as Labour’s candidate to be mayor of Newham. Incumbent Sir Robin Wales won 503 votes…
As London Labour meets, let the party look to the capital for what we can achieve
London Labour will gather for its conference this weekend to reflect on the past and plan for the future. …
Stephen Timms: There is no time to lose — Tories must take tough action to deal with the horror of acid attacks on our streets
The rise of acid attacks in London is a horrifying development. Police statistics indicate that noxious or corrosive…
