With the leadership of Sarah Champion, 222 MPs from across parliament have joined the call to recognise the state of Palestine now. I am one of them- here’s my interview with Channel 4 News on why.

Youth programmes don’t just keep young Londoners busy: they offer hope, purpose and the tools to build a better future. This summer, thousands of young people will be able to access activities, meals and positive opportunities through my Holiday Hope program.

Join us on 4 September for 'The Challenges of the Management and Maintenance of Social Housing', with LHG Executive Committee Member Asma Islam. Please click below to register! labourhousing.org/news/in-conver…

Great to be out in Bethnal Green with Tower Hamlets Labour Group Mayoral candidate Cllr. Sirajul Islam yesterday. Good response from residents too, including some of the many constituents he has helped over the years. Over next nine months, we will take our campaign to every corner of Tower Hamlets

“Mudchute Farm got political posturing and empty words instead of the secure lease it needs.” - Mufeedah Bustin Labour backed the community. Aspire backed out. 🔗thlabour.org/2025/07/28/mud… #TowerHamlets #Mudchute

🌹 Tower Hamlets Labour has chosen Councillor Sirajul Islam as our mayoral candidate for 2026. A Bethnal Green East resident for almost 40 years and Labour Group Leader. Read more about Siraj here: thlabour.org/2025/07/29/sir…

I’ve submitted a formal objection to the proposal to designate Redchurch Street as a night-time economy centre in the Local Plan. This change risks damaging our local character, displacing independent businesses, and worsening issues like noise and anti-social behaviour.

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)

Great to see work is now well underway on the new council homes at the rear of Donegal House. These six new four-bed town houses were commissioned by Tower Hamlets Labour Group's Mayor in 2021 with funding from Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. The Labour Govt's new £39 billion investment will deliver many more

There was a special @londonassembly plenary this morning to question Met and Deputy Police Mayor about proposed closures of public-facing police station front counters. I asked the Assistant Commissioner on what evidence base they were proposing closures/ reduction of hours1/2

These KPIs from last week's Housing Management Committee show how far service has deteriorated in past 3 years. The new leadership team is beginning to turn this around, but the data exposes Aspire's botched in-sourcing of THH and why Tower Hamlets Labour Group wanted proper cross-party scrutiny

Bethnal Green’s 24-hour front desk is a lifeline for residents. Today Cllr. Sirajul Islam and Unmesh Desai AM have written to DM Comer-Schwartz and AC Twist, calling on them suspend its closure and carry out a full impact assessment. #ProtectOurDesk #TowerHamlets

The Met are proposing to close public-facing front counter services at Bethnal Green, Barking, and Dagenham Police stations and operate a reduced hours service at Forest Gate Police station. At a special Assembly meeting I raised concerns... 1/2

Israel's government has made its intent clear: the complete eradication of Gaza and its people No one in the international community who wants peace should continue to support its direction of travel We are at an existential moment My piece on why recognition is essential 👇🏾

With Bromley South Labour out campaigning,listening to local concerns and making residents aware of the work of our councillor Shubo Hussain on their behalf. As well as delivering a message from our Mayoral candidate Cllr. Sirajul Islam re the case for change. Good response !

Stop the closing of Bethnal Green Police Station’s front desk.Cllr. Sirajul Islam & Unmesh Desai AM have called on the Met to pause the closure, publish a full impact assessment and meet residents. Face-to-face policing matters. #TowerHamlets #ProtectOurDesk

My latest East London Advertiser column👇

After nearly 10 years helping tenants trying to get Clarion Housing to deal with the subsidence affecting the front walls of its houses on Fairfield Rd, i am pleased this work has finally been completed - and done quite nicely too. Next step, weatherproof windows and patio doors!

Great campagin today in Bow East for Tower Hamlets Labour Mayoral candidate Cllr. Sirajul Islam Tower Hamlets Labour Group London Labour #BowEast

Just got my copy of Uma Kumaran MP's report on her first 12 months as our MP for Stratford & Bow. Lots of strong contributions in Parliament on key national + international policy issues and thousands of individual constituents helped already. Look out for your copy!