by Puru Miah | Jul 30, 2022 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Democracy
A reflection on Islamophobia in the Labour Party. With a focus on a response to the Forde Report, on whether it is necessary for Labour to select ‘Hijabi’ or bearded men as candidates. PS. For those who have not seen Jordan Peele’s film, ‘Get...
by Puru Miah | Jun 30, 2022 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Community, Democracy
An attempted explanation as to why Apsana Begum MP lost her Labour reselection votes in every single ward in her constituency of Poplar & Limehouse This analysis is from the anecdotal conversations with Labour members in Poplar and Limehouse, where I served as a...
by Puru Miah | Oct 23, 2019 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Democracy
A few days ago, I made my position clear about the selection process (see statement below) and I stated that by today I will make my position clear. I have also released a video, below are my primary reasons for backing Apsana Begum. In consultation with members in...
by Puru Miah | Oct 19, 2019 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Democracy
This has been the most difficult period in my political life. Since the shortlist for Poplar and Limehouse was announced, for Labour prospective parliamentary candidate (PPC), I have had phone calls, WhatsApp messages, text messages, from members, from Bromley to...
by Puru Miah | Aug 23, 2019 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Democracy
On Thursday 22nd August 2019, I spoke at the BAME Forum in Whitechapel on the issue of AWS. Initially, I was not going to attend, as I was ill at home, but due to the urging of the acting Chair, I attended and spoke. At the event, I did not state clearly my...
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