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A well-attended and discussion-packed environmental hustings held at Fairkytes Arts Centre last night brought together local politicians, campaigners and residents to debate the future of a cleaner, greener Havering.
As Havering prepares for local elections on Thursday 7 May, the borough faces one of the most uncertain and politically charged contests in its history.
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Reform would “attempt” not to borrow more if it took control of the cash-strapped Havering Council, Nigel Farage says.
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Two Romford Conservative councillors have reaffirmed their loyalty to the Conservative Party, making clear their commitment to the residents who elected them and the principles they were chosen to represent.
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Romford witnessed a significant political moment yesterday, as Andrew Rosindell, Member of Parliament for Romford, declared “today marks a new era for Romford” while standing alongside his party leader Nigel Farage during a visit to the town.
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The Member of Parliament for Romford has stated that the latest proposals from a London think tank for sweeping changes to the governance of “Greater London”, particularly that of cutting the number of London boroughs and reshaping local government structures, are entirely unacceptable, not least for communities such as Havering
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A new report from the public policy think tank Re:State is calling for a major overhaul of how London’s local government is organised, suggesting a dramatic reduction in the number of boroughs and the creation of an official “opposition mayor” role to strengthen democratic checks and improve strategic governance across the capital.
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Bailey Nash-Gardner will not be rejoining the Conservative party but has chosen to join Reform UK, saying he can no longer remain in a party that has become “narrower, more controlled and increasingly uncomfortable with principled disagreement.”
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Romford’s Reform Member of Parliament Andrew Rosindell MP this week took Reform MPs and its leader Nigel Farage to meet the Chagossian people here in the UK, highlighting the ongoing struggle for self-determination and shining a spotlight on the government’s handling of the British Overseas Territory. Mr Rosindell has long campaigned for the rights of the Chagossian people and continues to call for urgent action to ensure their voices are heard.
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In 2001 Andrew Rosindell became the Conservative Member of Parliament for Romford, winning a seat that had previously been Labour and reshaping the town’s political identity. Having already made his mark as a tireless Conservative councillor for Collier Row, Mr Rosindell was by far one of the hardest working local politicians Romford had seen. He was ever present on the streets of Collier Row and Romford and quickly became, and remains, one of the most recognisable faces across Havering.
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Romford’s MP Andrew Rosindell has left the Conservative Party and defected to Reform, becoming the seventh Member of Parliament to do so. The decision marks a major political shift for Romford and brings to an end Mr Rosindell’s 45 year association with the Conservatives.
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The Romford MP Andrew Rosindell, who has long championed animal welfare, has called on the Government to address the forgotten issue of roadkill and animal safety on British roads. Since becoming a Member of Parliament, Mr Rosindell has worked tirelessly to protect animals, including leading the fight to ban live exports, a form of animal abuse. Now, he is urging the Government to think carefully about animals in its Road Safety Bill, a matter of particular concern in Havering.
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As we approach a new year, and one that will also see local elections, now is the time for a Christmas and New Year message that calls on all those involved in local politics to work together for the good of Havering.
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David Lammy has introduced plans to allow some criminal cases to be tried without a jury, replacing them with judge-only
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For children with SEND needs, the world is often not a safe or easy place — and that’s not just because of their condition.
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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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Andrew 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.
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Last 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.
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As 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.
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A 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.
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