by Puru Miah | Aug 12, 2021 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Community, Democracy
The article is an analysis of the underlying issues in the Weavers Ward and in general the East End, which appears not to be addressed in the by-election, forced by the untimely death of the late Cllr. John Pierce. “Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome!Fremde, etranger,...
by Puru Miah | Aug 7, 2021 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Community, COVID-19, Democracy
Recently, the Tower Hamlets Labour Party had an internal selection process for the Mayoral candidate for the next local elections in 2022. Below is a brief explanation and insight into the campaign post-Covid inclusive politics. Mayoral Trigger Ballot Party Time As we...
by Puru Miah | Aug 6, 2021 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Community, Crime and Anti Social Behavior (ASB), Democracy
An analysis of the process and outcomes around the trial and acquittal of Apsana Begum. Pointing to fundamental structural problems which go to the heart of governance in Tower Hamlets Council. Meltdown at Tower Hamlets Council “Remember, it’s a sin to...
by Puru Miah | Jul 23, 2021 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Community, COVID-19, Democracy
My full speech at full council on the 21st July 2021, in the state of the Borough Debate in Tower Hamlets. Before I speak, Mr Speaker, to add some colour to my speech, I will be speaking Bangla, rest assured translation will be provided. What is the current state of...
by Puru Miah | Jul 20, 2021 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Community, Democracy
Politics on paper is a vocation of public service, delivered to the highest standards. So why is it seen by many as a rent-seeking opportunity? Some reflections. “Indeed, that was an apt and true reply which was given to Alexander the Great by a pirate who had been...
by Puru Miah | Jul 20, 2021 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Community, Democracy
Discussions about the next steps of the campaign are laying the possible foundation stones and vision for a 21st-century Civic East End. On a hot summer’s day in Brick Lane, marching through the Truman’s Brewery “A heap of broken images, where the...
by Puru Miah | Jul 16, 2021 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets
What happened in East London, with a police raid in Hoxton Docks on an art installation, acts as a warning for those of us that cherish fundamental rights such as freedom of expression and protest. On a morning in East London at Hoxton Docks police around 40 police...
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...
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