Category: Citizen Organising

Election Pledge: Building Stronger Communities in Poplar and Limehouse

If elected, I will; Organise a permanent ‘Green Assembly’ for Poplar and Limehouse made up of delegates from the institutions (schools, faith institutions, residents and voluntary associations, traders and business groups) with firm roots in the diverse neighbourhoods of Poplar and Limehouse. This ‘Green Assembly’ will be organised in sub groups of shared interests in the various challenges and opportunities...

Election Pledge: Organising for Democracy in Action

If elected I will; Organise a permanent ‘Green Assembly for Poplar and Limehouse’ and invite diverse delegates from every school or college, faith group and voluntary association (s/elected by their institution) to attend. The aim of this Assembly would be to oversee and react to policies, challenges and opportunities in the constituency to ensure that they promote the well-being and...

Great To Meet The Students At Central Foundation Girls’ School, Bow Road

I’m just back from the stimulating experience of speaking to bright, interested students at Central Foundation Girls’ School, Bow Road. All Credit to the teachers who invited in the Tower Hamlets’ prospective parliamentary candidates to talk to and answer questions in a citizenship class. What an opportunity to expound and defend our various political policies. The main issues raised by...