by Puru Miah | Jan 21, 2021 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Community, Democracy
The following was the speech I intended to give at the Structural Discrimination in the Liveable Streets Consultation debate, for some reason was not allowed to give despite putting in a request to speak at full council on the 20th of January 2021. In the debate, I...
by Puru Miah | Jan 17, 2021 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Community, Democracy, Housing
Executive Summary This report sets out to look at the allegations made in the petition that will be heard on the 20th of January 2021, petitioning the council to stop or delay the Liveable Street Scheme across Tower Hamlets as it structurally discriminates against...
by Puru Miah | Dec 18, 2020 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Community, COVID-19, Democracy
Following the receipt of serious allegations of a campaign of harassment and intimidation of local mainly Bangladeshi residents and businesses, by individuals claiming to be their agents. I have written to the Truman Brewery: By Email:...
by Puru Miah | Dec 12, 2020 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Community, COVID-19, Democracy, Housing
In the week when the Mile End foodbank expands, moving to new premises (now supporting nearly 700 households). A Joseph Rowntree Foundation-funded report by the Institute for Social Policy, Housing, Equalities Research shows the rising levels of destitution. Below is...
by Puru Miah | Dec 6, 2020 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Community, Democracy
Coming up to the 50th Anniversary of Bangladesh. What is its impact and meaning to the lives of British citizens whose family origins are from now present-day Bangladesh? A personal reflection. Most people, I talk to when they think about their identity, think about...
by Puru Miah | Dec 5, 2020 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Community, Democracy
Extract of paper by Sarah Glynn was published in New Geographies of Race and Racism, Edited by Claire Dwyer and Caroline Bressey, Aldershot: Ashgate pp 67 – 82 (2008) Introduction The story of the East End Bengalis and the Labour Party is one of a liaison that...
by Puru Miah | Nov 28, 2020 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Community, Democracy
On The Post Regarding Professor Shlomo Sand’s Book I unreservedly apologise for the hurt caused. Looking back at the post, I am embarrassed, given the current context of anxieties in the Jewish community and the backdrop of rising prejudices against minority...
by Puru Miah | Oct 31, 2020 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Community, COVID-19, Democracy
It is a sad state of affairs in Tower Hamlets, that I am having to make a public statement on what should be a private matter. In recent days I have been contacted by members of the public, Labour Party members and non-Labour Party about my imminent suspension as a...
by Puru Miah | Oct 21, 2020 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Community, Democracy
Letter sent to the Mayor and Labour councillors on an inclusive campaign to inform and educate members of the public on the committee system and to have it as per legislation on the ballot on any proposed referendum to abolish the Directly Elected Mayor. True sign of...
by Puru Miah | Oct 17, 2020 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Community, COVID-19, Democracy
Below is information circulated by campaigners on proposed council cuts to services for adults with learning difficulties. Information by Campaigners Tower Hamlets council are making huge cuts to essential support services for adults with learning difficulties and...
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