Andrew Rosindell MP Warns of Dangerous Future as Lammy Moves to Axe Jury Trials.
David Lammy has introduced plans to allow some criminal cases to be tried without a jury, replacing them with judge-only
David Lammy has introduced plans to allow some criminal cases to be tried without a jury, replacing them with judge-only
For children with SEND needs, the world is often not a safe or easy place — and that’s not just because of their condition.
Read moreCouncillors 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.
Read moreAndrew Rosindell M.P., Member of Parliament for Romford, has voiced strong opposition to reported plans by the Labour Government to permit the selling off of allotments across the country to make way for new developments.
Read moreLast week, we saw one of Havering’s Councillors imply that local Politicians are distracting residents and that no party is talking about what they will do with Havering’s finances from May 2026.Let’s be clear, May 2026 is in eight months’ time. Any Party or campaign making spending commitments in the current financial climate that Havering finds itself in is not just irresponsible, it is misleading.
Read moreAs the government’s key Welfare Bill passed through Parliament last night, despite fierce backlash and a rebellion from within Labour ranks, communities like Havering are left wondering — what comes next? The Bill, which has sparked outrage for its potential to strip vital support from those most in need, was passed by 336 votes to 261.
Read moreA recent poll run by The Havering Daily on Facebook revealed a powerful local sentiment — over 1,500 residents voted in favour of Havering leaving Greater London and returning to Essex.
Read moreOn 23 June 2016, 70% of my constituents in Romford voted to leave the European Union—as did the rest of the United Kingdom—yet this so-called EU reset is in fact a surrender of our hard-won Brexit freedoms.
Read moreRomford Conservatives Team 23 ready to fight in next year’s local elections, is announced.
Read moreUnfortunately, we find ourselves in an even worse position than last year which will mean some more difficult and painful decisions to come.
Read moreAt last night’s full council meeting at the Town Hall in Romford, Havering Conservatives led by Deputy Leader Councillor Dilip Patel. put forward their budget.
Read moreAnother major drain on Havering’s finances is the ever-growing precept paid to the Mayor of London. Outer London boroughs like ours contribute significantly to City Hall’s budget but receive little in return.
Read moreRomford Conservatives are under new management. The team held their annual general meeting on Sunday at Margaret Thatcher House and have now announcing a new team.
Read moreAs a broader issue, whilst some traders are disappointed about the loss of the Sunday Market, there was equally strong support from other traders to cease the Sunday operation as they felt it diluted their trading on the three regular market days.
Read moreIn the past 24 hours, ReformUK have won two local by elections from Labour. In the Blackpool ward of Marton, the Reform candidate became the first nationally to take a seat from Labour.
Read moreConservative austerity was a political choice, and this is also a choice, we will be seeking to put a comprehensive library service at the top of the political agenda, not an afterthought for a disengaged, and out of touch, minority Administration”.,
Read moreImagine you’re a single mother of two, you’ve been forced out of your home by a landlord who is selling up. You go to the council for help and they find you accommodation. “I’m sorry”, you’re told, “We’ve only got a space in a hotel for now, and it’ll be a few miles down the road”.
Read moreThe level of scrutiny applied to Havering Council’s policies was branded “appalling” by frustrated councillors.
Read moreDisillusioned by the system that is rigged against democracy, a significant portion of us voted for real change; rejecting media pressure to vote tactically as opposed to splitting the vote for either of the main two parties.
Read moreLabour have promised that, if elected, they would introduce a schools tax on private education, raising the cost of independent schooling by 20%. Experts have warned that this means accessible schools would suffer and that faith schools may be forced to close.
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