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Recently in the House of Commons, Parliamentarians had the opportunity to reaffirm our sovereignty and take back control of our borders – to put right the totally unfair reality that foreign judges can overturn decisions made by our sovereign Parliament. However, Labour and their left-wing allies voted it down.
The fight against crime, particularly violent crime, is a key priority for me locally and nationally. Society can’t be at ease with itself unless we feel safe on our streets and in our homes.
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Julia Lopez, MP, opposes the government’s mandatory digital ID proposal, arguing it won’t stop illegal migration and undermines citizen choice. She emphasizes the importance of voluntary verification, privacy, and enhancing current identity checks without imposing government control over individuals.
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Emerson Park Ward Councillor David Godwin has spoken out strongly against the government’s proposed plans for digital ID cards.
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“She spoke with such passion, her patriotic belief in Britain and the true conservative principles that she spent her entire life fighting for.”
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The Havering Daily sought opinions from all 55 councillors on the Government’s Digital ID scheme, but most did not respond. Responses from those who did varied significantly, raising concerns about lack of engagement and transparency on critical civil liberties issues.
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Havering’s first Reform councillor says Department of Government Efficiency-style changes are needed in the borough to prevent financial doom, writes Sebastian Mann, local democracy reporter.
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Councillor Keith Prince’s defection to Reform UK has sparked speculation about potential shifts among Conservative councillors in Havering. This may reshape the borough’s political landscape, impacting the upcoming elections as Reform UK gains visibility among dissatisfied right-leaning voters.
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Councillors swapping parties, attacking each other online and, of course, the very predictable community litter pick, it can only mean one thing. Yes, it’s that time again… local elections are on the horizon.
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Prospective Labour councillor candidates Eric Sheqi and Karen Bemard have met with concerned parents at Scargill Infant School, as well as nearby residents, amid growing fears over speeding putting children’s lives at risk.
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London Assembly Member for Havering and Redbridge and a Conservative Councillor for Squirrels Heath ward, Councillor Keith Prince AM, has today announced that he has defected to Reform UK.
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The Member of Parliament for Romford, says it is “vital” right-wing parties, namely the Tories and Reform, unite to defeat Labour in the next general election, writes local democracy reporter Sebastian Mann.
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Cllr Gillian Ford explores the essence of patriotism and community in Havering, urging residents to reflect on their shared identity, values, and aspirations, despite diverse backgrounds and everyday challenges in the borough.
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The UK government plans to implement a mandatory digital identity system, BritCard, to streamline service access and reduce illegal work. Critics cite data security, mass surveillance, and digital exclusion concerns, echoing past identity scheme failures.
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I am writing in response to your recent article detailing the motion passed at Full Council on 3rd September, led by Councillor David Taylor and supported by Labour and Independent councillors. While the headline suggests a noble cause, the narrative presented is misleading and misrepresents both the facts and the position of the Havering Residents Association (HRA).
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The Member of Parliament for Romford, Andrew Rosindell MP, is one of twenty two MPs backing an Early Day Motion (EDM) calling for the mass deportation of illegal migrants. The motion in Parliament has sparked fierce debate after it was tabled in April this year and has highlighted the political and social divide over immigration.
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A coalition of Conservatives, Labour and Independents have united in efforts to deliver more social housing in Havering, with opposition from the ruling Havering Resident’s Association party (HRA) .
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I called for a thorough review of the way government grants to councils was distributed. Basically, I wanted a fair funding review,
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St. Alban’s Ward Conservative Action Team Councillor Judith Holt and Martin Firmstone are delighted to see the start of the playground improvements and building of the accessible new play equipment in Hylands Park, Hornchurch.
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Following the unanimous decision by Havering Council to endorse a Labour proposal for an anti-idling campaign at the council meeting in July, St Albans Councillor Jane Keane quite reasonably asked what progress the administration had made towards this.
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