by Puru Miah | Jul 3, 2021 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, COVID-19
Following the close of the Labour Party in the Batley and Spen by-election. An attempt to unpick the campaign, draw lessons and their applications to Tower Hamlets. There was once the Party of Labour “He had come a long way to this blue lawn, and his dream must have...
by Puru Miah | Jun 26, 2021 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Community, Democracy
This month is PRIDE month. Despite the negative headlines about dysfunctional politics in Tower Hamlets. Standing up for minorities and oppressed groups is an age-old tradition in the East End. Tower Hamlets is one of the most diverse boroughs in London, and London...
by Puru Miah | Jun 15, 2021 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Community, Democracy
My personal reflection in attending the #SAVEBRICKLANE rally on Sunday 13th June 2021 “Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!” cries sheWith silent lips. “Give me your tired, your poor,Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,The wretched refuse...
by Puru Miah | May 18, 2021 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Community, Democracy
As a Tower Hamlets Councillor in East London, there have been a lot of questions raised. Why Palestine? What relevance does it have locally? Below is my answer. Following the dehumanizing experience of the ‘Age of Empire’ and the horrors of the 20th century. Despite...
by Puru Miah | May 14, 2021 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Community, Democracy
The story behind the Palestine Solidarity banner in Brick Lane. It all started with an email… “If one is forever cautious, can one remain a human being?” ― Alexander Solzhenitsyn (1918 – 2008) Security forces in Jerusalem storming worshippers in the Al Aqsa...
by Puru Miah | May 10, 2021 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Community, Democracy
Running battles in the East End between communities, developers and the local authority, what do they have in common? Can the demands articulated by campaigners in regard to the Whitechapel Bell Foundry and Brick Lane be put into a concrete practical program of...
by Puru Miah | May 9, 2021 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Democracy
Personal analysis and explainer as to why Labour has done so badly in the polls nationally and here in Tower Hamlets. With a possible way forward to rebuild an electoral coalition to win elections. (Creative Commons Licence is applied to this post) (CC) Another...
by Puru Miah | May 4, 2021 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Community, Democracy
What happened when the development committee met on the 27th of April 2021 to determine the application by Truman? Below is a summary of what happened and possible ways forward. High Noon at the Town Hall On the 27th of April 2021, the Development Committee at...
by Puru Miah | Apr 23, 2021 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Community, Democracy
A gangland killing in Tower Hamlets, allegations of strong-arm tactics in Brick Lane, questionable support for the Truman application. An attempt to join the dots and a way out. (Creative Commons Licence is applied to this post) (CC) Questions around the consultation...
by Puru Miah | Apr 21, 2021 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Community, Democracy
Despite over 7,000 objections, Tower Hamlets council is still recommending approval for the Truman application of Brick Lane. Outraged? Below are some reasons why, and what you can do to fight back. The Dominant Narrative: Brick Lane must die “The State was just...
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