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 | 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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