Bethnal Green East Ward Labour

News from your Labour Party Councillors in Bethnal Green East Ward on Tower Hamlets Council

[Cllr. Sirajul Islam @CllrSirajIslam]

Tomorrow people of Tower Hamlets decides who will run this Council. It��s been an honour to serve people of Bethnal Green for 25 years. My heartfelt gratitude to everyone for your support.I am standing to be the next mayor of TH. I hope you will show me the same love & support.

[Cllr. Sirajul Islam @CllrSirajIslam]

Three more days to Polling Day. All to play for. Amazing push by our candidates & volunteers. If you want to make #change happen and be part of history then make sure your vote counts. Vote for @TH_Labour candidates on 7th May.

From “doubters to believers”.

[Cllr. Sirajul Islam @CllrSirajIslam]

Great to see Tony Hardie, former CE of @StMargaretsLDN whilst knocking on doors. I am grateful to Tony for his support & endorsement to be the next mayor of Tower Hamlets.

[Cllr. Sirajul Islam @CllrSirajIslam]

It’s time for change! On 7th May vote for a fresh start & a brighter future for Tower Hamlets . From 2001 to 2026. I served the residents of Bethnal Green for 25 years. it will be the greatest honour of my life to serve as mayor. Please make sure you use your postal vote. 🌹

[Marc Francis @MarcFrancisTH]

From today, TH residents are paying 5% more in Council Tax. That is despite £39 million more grant from the Labour Govt and is on top of 5% hikes in each of the past 2 years. In total, Aspire's Lutfur Rahman has increased CT by nearly 20% since 2022 despite promising to freeze it

[Rushanara Ali MP 💙 @rushanaraali]

To all those who are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, wishing you a very happy Eid. Have a wonderful day with your family and friends. Eid Mubarak!

[Marc Francis @MarcFrancisTH]

Today Tower Hamlets Council submitted Mayor Lutfur Rahman’s Local Plan for Examination by the Planning Inspectorate. If you share our concern about his “more permissive” approach to tall buildings across most of TH, please support this petition opposing it https://t.co/wNG12uGoJP

[Marc Francis @MarcFrancisTH]

Ministers have announced they are increasing the intervention in Tower Hamlets Council. This statement makes clear TH has made little real progress in meeting its Best Value duties under Lutfur Rahman’s leadership and the auditor has revealed new problems https://t.co/SYeDH1TkjW

[Marc Francis @MarcFrancisTH]

Its now just four months until the local elections. Here in Tower Hamlets, the Mayoralty will be a straight race between Aspire's Lutfur Rahman and @TH_Labour's @CllrSirajIslam. If you want better council services and a Town Hall that serves the whole community, Siraj is your man

[Tower Hamlets Labour Group @TH_Labour]

“@CllrSirajIslam: Residents deserve better than a council stuck in a permanent state of crisis.

From a lack of stability in senior staffing to the "C3" ruling from the Social Housing Regulator, the report confirms what my Labour colleagues and I have seen for months:

[Cllr. Sirajul Islam @CllrSirajIslam]

It was great to catch up with my former leader, friend & mentor Michael Keith. Michael was a visionary & an inspirational leader who helped to transform Tower Hamlets from years of decline under Lib Dems . Grateful to Michael for his endorsement to be the next mayor of TH.

[Cllr. Sirajul Islam @CllrSirajIslam]

Brilliant morning talking to residents of Bethnal Green East. Lots of positive conversations as well listening to residents about their views & priorities for Tower Hamlets. It is clear that residents want to see a change in 2026. @TH_Labour is ready to deliver!

[Bethnal Green East Ward Labour @THLP_BG]

Out on the doorstep yesterday in the Bancroft Estate with @CllrRebaka. Lots of love for local boy and mayoral candidate @CllrSirajIslam, and impatience to get rid of the failing regime of Lutfur Rahman. Thanks to @CllrMarcFrancis for helping (and taking the photo).

[Cllr. Sirajul Islam @CllrSirajIslam]

Fantastic to see so much energy & enthusiasm from our members. Thank you so much. Received warm welcome from residents of Bethnal Green East on a cold day. Lovely to welcome Airin who joined two months ago to help us #win2026

[Cllr. Sirajul Islam @CllrSirajIslam]

I know many Tower Hamlets residents have missed the legendary Bonfire Night fireworks in Victoria Park in recent years. This much-loved event brought our community together. That is why I am pledging to reinstate the fireworks in Vicky Park if I am elected as Mayor next May.

[Marc Francis @MarcFrancisTH]

Seriously unimpressed with the state of Carlton Square & Garden earlier. It should be one of the jewels in Tower Hamlets' crown, but looks like it hasn't been litter-picked or swept in ages. I've asked for this to be done + monitored, but LBTH also needs to show it much more love

[Tower Hamlets Labour Group @TH_Labour]

Cllr Sirajul Islam has written to Mayor Lutfur Rahman calling for unity against hate and division following the Manchester attack and far-right protests planned in Whitechapel.

💬 “We must lead with compassion, not division.���

👉 Read more: https://t.co/eUzbX0baGg

[Cllr. Sirajul Islam @CllrSirajIslam]

Productive morning on #labourdoorstep today with a great @TH_Labour team. Some good conversations with residents about next year’s Council election. My thanks to everyone who joined me.

[Marc Francis @MarcFrancisTH]

Great to see these new council homes on the former garages at the rear of O'Brien House being advertised for letting. These ten well-designed, genuinely affordable, family-sized homes were commissioned by @TH_Labour's Mayor + cllrs in 2020, funded by @MayorofLondon. #BuildingHope

[Keir Starmer @Keir_Starmer]

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.