Opinion From City Hall: We must get to bottom of Westferry saga
The saga of Robert Jenrick and Westferry Printworks continues: the government insists it is over, while the Housing Select Committee, to whom I will be writing, says it is not.
Opinion Balancing economy and environment
The London Assembly Health Committee has started a major investigation into the Covid-19 outbreak and the lessons we must learn.
Opinion: We must stand with BAME community
It has been extremely troubling to see the disproportionate impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on BAME communities, with British Bangladeshis being the worst affected.
Opinion: Outside agency must rule on Westferry
In recent weeks, Robert Jenrick’s capitulation on the Westferry Printworks planning application has been widely reported.
Opinion: I’ll campaign against TfL bailout conditions
Last week, I was delighted to attend a virtual Iftar – the breaking of the fast – hosted by the Masjid Ibrahim in Plaistow.
Opinion: Council leading the way in support
Barking and Dagenham has recently received national attention for its BD CAN programme, which you can find on the council’s website.
Opinion: Work together, get through it together
I am keeping in regular touch with the mayor, councillors and the borough’s MPs during the Covid-19 crisis.
Opinion: #BringThemBack
Coronavirus continues to dominate life for us all. I registered early on as an NHS volunteer and have also been working on a variety of Covid-19 related issues.
Opinion: Brexit continues to bring significant uncertainty for businesses
December’s election result will have implications for London’s communities, accentuated by Britain’s departure from the EU.
Opinion: Let’s stamp out this Dickension injustice
I have been very pleased to be able to support the recent launch of Irons Supporting Foodbanks at West Ham Football Club, a component of the nationwide Fans Supporting Foodbanks scheme, where football fans collect and donate food for the needy.
