Beam Park Councillors Join Community Response After Reform UK Cancels Havering Pride Flag-Raising.
Labour councillors Matt Stanton and Trevor McKeever joined trade unions and local community groups outside Havering Town Hall on Monday
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“Pulling down a flag is not bold ‘Reform’ it’s ducking meaningful change”.
Chair of Havering Green Party, Mark Whiley, accuses Reform Council Leader Keith Prince of stoking a culture war over Pride
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“Hexit Would Leave Residents Significantly Worse Off,” Says Councillor Prince New Reform Council Leader.
Local democracy reporter Sebastian Mann today writes in the Havering Daily. Proposals for Havering to leave the Greater London Authority
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Havering’s Political Shake-Up: Residents Associations Become Official Opposition After Election Losses.
The dust has now settled following Havering’s local elections, and the political landscape inside the Town Hall has dramatically changed
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Green Campaigners Challenge Leaders at Important Havering Environmental Hustings.
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.
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Who Will Take Control? Havering Faces Its Most Unpredictable Election Yet.
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 If It Takes Control Of Havering.
Reform would “attempt” not to borrow more if it took control of the cash-strapped Havering Council, Nigel Farage says.
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“We Were Elected as Conservatives and We Will Remain Conservatives,” Say Romford Councillors.
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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‘Today Marks A New Era For Romford’-Nigel Farage Visits Havering.
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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‘We Need More Local Control With Power Restored Back to Our Community in Havering, Reform UK Will Give Local People the Right to Decide.’
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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Havering on the Line as Think Tank Calls for Fewer, Bigger London Councils.
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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‘Under Badenoch The Conservative Party Has Changed And Become Narrower’ Former Romford Conservative Quits To Join Reform.
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 MP Takes Nigel Farage to Meet Chagossians and Condemns Government Betrayal”
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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After Mr Rosindell’s Political Shift, What Now for Romford?.
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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Exclusive: Andrew Rosindell MP Says Conservatives ‘Have Failed Romford And the Country’ As He Joins Reform.
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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Romford MP Slams Government for Ignoring Animals on British Roads And Calls for Urgent Action in Havering.
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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Time for Councillors to Unite, Stop Sniping and Put Havering Residents First.
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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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
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SEND Crisis Explodes Nationwide — And Reform Deputy Leader Chooses to Mock Vulnerable Kids.
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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“Litter-Picking, Party-Swapping and Point-Scoring: Havering’s Election Circus Returns”.
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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