We are thrilled to announce Cllr. Sirajul Islam as Labour’s mayoral candidate for Tower Hamlets! 👏 A Bethnal Green East resident for almost 40 years, serving since 2001 and now Leader of the Labour Group. He will build a borough that works for all of us 🌹

I have added my name to this powerful cross-party call. Palestinian statehood is long overdue. If not now, when?

Deeply honoured to be selected as Labour’s candidate for Mayor of Tower Hamlets. This borough made me who I am and I’m ready to give back. With your support, we’ll deliver honest, compassionate leadership that puts our communities first. Join our movement for change. 🌹

Sirajul Islam has devoted years to serving the residents of Tower Hamlets. His story illustrates the challenges faced by many working-class families striving for a better life. Join our movement for change and progress for all 🌹

Congratulations Lionesses !!! What a result! Euro Champions 2025. You’ve done us all so proud. #WEURO2025 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Tower Hamlets is one of the most diverse and resilient boroughs in the country - but too often, it’s in the news for bad local governance. In my latest East London Advertiser column, I ask whether our local services are really working for residents. 🗞️ shorturl.at/vf8hw (page 12)

As a mark of respect, following the death of Neil Wilson, all campaigning across Newham this weekend will be paused. Giving us all time to reflect on and remember a loved and respected colleague and friend. Thanks to the opposition groups for working with us to agree this.

Our movement for change has definitely started. Great to so many people out knocking on doors over the weekend. Thank you everyone! Always good to engage with our resident & to hear about their views of Tower Hamlets and assisting where assistance is needed.

I know how difficult it is raising children in an online world. Today we've announced a major expansion in youth services funding, to support youth clubs, after school activities and local organisations — connecting young people to their communities. Our Plan for Change is

Happy Birthday to Jannik Sinner. 🎈🎂 🔹4-time Grand Slam champion 🔹62 consecutive weeks at world #1 (and counting) 🔹1st Italian man in history to reach world #1 🔹1st Italian player, man or woman, to win an Australian Open singles title 🔹1st Italian man to win the U.S.

Novak Djokovic on his physical shape after beating Norrie at U.S. Open: "You don't wanna reveal too much to the rivals listening. I'm good man. I'm as young as ever" 😭😭😭

Splitting the Slams for the past 2 years. Congratulations Jannik and Carlos, and thank you for these amazing battles 🤜🤛 #USOpen

This is dreadful. Whatever our political views and differences, there is no place for violence in our politics. Tonight two children have lost their Dad. Devastating. We need a global reset on what we want our politics to look like.

We don’t yet know what motivated the person who shot and killed Charlie Kirk, but this kind of despicable violence has no place in our democracy. Michelle and I will be praying for Charlie’s family tonight, especially his wife Erika and their two young children.

In London, hate will never win.

Today, Canada recognises the State of Palestine.

Today, to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis, and a two state solution, the United Kingdom formally recognises the State of Palestine.

My statement formally recognising the State of Palestine.

The Reform UK party's former leader in Wales - Nathan Gill - has pleaded guilty to eight counts of bribery relating to pro-Russia statements he made in the European Parliament, as well as newspaper opinion pieces.

"If you say or imply people cannot be English or British because of the colour of their skin...if you say they should be deported, then mark my words, we will fight you with everything we have." Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer tells the Labour Party conference that inciting