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Politics needs to clean up its reputation when it comes to finances. Scandal after scandal has shown that. From MPs using campaign funds to “pay bad men” through to a lack of transparency around pay and expenses.
Analysis by the House of Commons library for Labour shows that there has been a rise of 792 people in Dagenham and Rainham claiming Universal Credit for health reasons over the last year.
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Three councillors, representing different wards in Havering, have shifted their allegiance from the Conservative Party to the Havering Residents Association. In a joint statement to residents, they emphasized their commitment to serving the community’s interests over party politics. They expressed a desire for continued support as they work towards building a stronger community.
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The team contacted c2c concerning heavy littering and lack of maintenance of the waste ground to the side of the London bound platform at the station. They also reported problems being encountered by drivers to the station coming to drop off or collect people.
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Dovers Green is at the heart of the New Zealand Estate which was built in the 1950s and named in memory of those soldiers from Australia and New Zealand who were based in Rainham and Hornchurch during both World Wars. Soldiers whose bravery and sacrifice is remembered and honoured .
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In a surprising shift, three Tory councillors in Havering have joined The Havering Residents Association, altering the political landscape. Their move, following a previous defection, brings the HRA’s total to 25 councillors. This change affects the balance of power in the Havering Council, positioning the HRA as a more competitive force. The realignment reflects evolving political dynamics in the area.
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The latest official figures show a jump in the number of people unemployed and claiming benefit in Dagenham and Rainham. The number of people in the constituency who are unemployed and in receipt of related unemployment benefits stood at 4,605 in March 2024.
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As new figures show Labour’s Green Prosperity Plan could see over 650,000 good new jobs created across every part of the country, parliamentary candidate Margaret Mullane has said Labour is ‘laser-focused’ on the issues that matter to local people, bringing well-paid, high quality jobs into the community.
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Conservative London Mayoral candidate Susan Hall went on walkabout through Romford on Friday meeting many local residents and guaranteeing to remove the outer ULEZ expansion from day one. The Conservative candidate was joined by the Member of Parliament for Romford Andrew Rosindell and GLA Havering and Redbridge Member Keith Prince.
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Labour Parliamentary Prospective Candidate for Dagenham and Rainham, Margaret Mullane’s saw that the grassed amenity area close to the Rainham library was badly overgrown. This piece of land bears the memorial to a tragic event in Rainham’s history.
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Under the Mayor of London’s tenure, crime has skyrocketed, leaving communities like Romford vulnerable and unsafe. A recent crime wave in Gidea Park and a stabbing in Romford have created an atmosphere of fear that I am not prepared to tolerate in Romford.
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Labour Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Dagenham and Rainham, Margaret Mullane has contacted c2c to call for an improvement to the facilities at Rainham station.
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The Member of Parliament for Romford Andrew Rosindell yesterday, Thursday 11 April unveiled a special statue of his murdered friend and fellow MP Sir David Amess on the Southend seafront.
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Labour Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Dagenham and Rainham Margaret Mullane and her local action team members met with residents of St Helens Court Rainham about their concerns on repair issues around the estate.
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Beam Park Councillors Matt Stanton and Trevor McKeever accompanied Margaret Mullane, Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Dagenham and Rainham, on a visit to the new Beam Park Medical Practice on Tuesday 2 April.
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At a meeting of all Councillors, on 27 March, Councillor David Taylor called for Havering Council to take a more “considered” approach to parking enforcement.
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Margaret Mullane, Labour prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Dagenham and Rainham, has reacted to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) figures released on poverty levels in the nation.
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In a compelling piece for the Havering Daily, Deputy Leader Gillian Ford highlights the challenges faced by Havering Council, including escalating social care demands and funding inadequacies. She emphasizes the need for fundamental reforms in social care funding and calls for attention and support from authorities. The council’s struggles, from underfunding repercussions to service deficits, underscore the urgency for proper funding and support.
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The flag of England belongs to the people of England! No update is required to the Cross of St George!’ were the angry words of Andrew Rosindell, Member of Parliament for Romford
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Shopkeepers and local residents in Park Lane in Hornchurch are celebrating after the restoration of the free first-30 minutes parking outside the shopping parade halfway along their road.
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