My next councillor's advice session will be between 6-7pm on Friday 19th April at Cafe Vert, George Green's School, Manchester Road, E14

My next councillors advice session will be between 1-2pm on Saturday 6th April at Cubitt Town Library, Strattondale Street, E14.

Excellent report on the threats that councillors, particularly women, face and the need to amend the 1972 Act concerning the publication of private addresses. theguardian.com/politics/2024/…

Joined Freddie Downing and campaign teams on the Samuda and St John's Estates this morning.

My next councillor's advice session will be between 6-7pm on Friday 15th March at George Green's School, Manchester Road, E14

Great to watch this piece on Arsenal's six goals yesterday.youtube.com/watch?v=6JELtY…

160 years ago The Metropolitan Board of Works purchased Thames bridges and removed the crossing tolls. Freddie Downing demonstrates how the Labour Mayor is going back in time. conservativehome.com/2024/03/05/fre…

Local representatives of all parties and none do an incredible job of managing local authorities. Sadly, threats have grown in recent years, this initiative will help us to serve our voters to the best of our abilities. @LGAComms

My next councillor's advice session will be at 1pm on Saturday 2nd March at Cubitt Town Library, 52 Strattondale Street, e14.

Rita Bensley, 1936-2024, was a remarkable and genuine community leader on the Isle of Dogs. For decades she gave her all to the people of the Island. It was fitting that her final journey toured the place she loved and served so well. She will not be forgotten.

How did Islamists infiltrate our institutions? They were invited. Then they submitted an invoice.

Always a privilege to take part in this worldwide event.

Yesterday there was no DLR at Canary Wharf and due to filming buses were re-routed. TfL had no notices anywhere, there were no staff available to advise, people looking for public transport. TfL

I will be holding my next regular councillor's advice session on Friday 16th February, between 6-7pm at George Green’s School, Manchester Road, E14 3DW.

Privilege to represent Local Government at this event to hear from young people what they want from Government at every level to deliver sport across communities, and how this will improve the nation's health and wellbeing. LGA Culture & Sport

In the past twenty four hours I have been supporting councillors across the country in the Debate not Hate Hate programme. I was interviewed on BBC Sussex, BBC London. Here I am on BBC East Midlands News. bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

This situation needs to be addressed. In any other job she would have been fired instantly. Why is the BBC waiting? BBC

Congratulations to residents, campaigners, tenants and residents groups from Bankside to Newham. Smart Group have withdrawn their plan for the giant party boat, they wanted to locate on the Thames.

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This is an incredibly sad decision. Mike will be a loss to Parliament. He has never flinched from his support for the Jewish Community and always stood up for LGBT rights. he has been a good friend and role model to many in London. Robert is so right, we all owe much to Mike.

Chita Rivera, who created Anita in West Side Story and Velma Kelly in the original Chicago has passed away at 91. She was a one off and was a true star. Here she is with another legend, Gwen Verden, performing excerpts from Chicago. youtube.com/watch?v=4w5tRz…