Posts Tagged ‘Tower Hamlets’
John Biggs says government should bail out voters who brought down Lutfur Rahman
Challengers to disgraced politician still face ‘£210k bill’ despite legal victory
Read MoreGovernment’s crack team in Tower Hamlets slams police election fraud probe
People involved in vote-rigging faced no consequences, and public will see outcome as ‘justice denied’, commissioners warn
Read MoreFailing Muslim school shut down by Ofsted
Ayasofia Primary in Whitechapel is to be closed despite warnings about potential ‘radicalisation’ during home schooling
Read MoreWatchdog fears ‘risks’ of holding vote for next Mayor of London on same date as general election
Voters could be confronted with four different ballot papers as well as different electoral systems
Read MoreEric Pickles slams police for ‘astonishing inaction’ over electoral fraud in Tower Hamlets
Anti-corruption guru Eric Pickles blames ‘political correctness’ for failure to prevent vote-rigging scandal
Read MorePolice come ‘under attack’ in Shadwell after car is pulled over
Footage emerges of two officers outnumbered by large group following routine traffic stop
Read MoreCampaigners slam ‘indiscriminate’ development on Isle of Dogs
Residents claim their concerns have been ignored and are calling for a review of previous planning decisions
Read MoreTower Hamlets MPs defy party leader Corbyn and vote in favour of Trident renewal
Supporting Trident was official policy at last general election so those voting in favour of Trident renewal were toeing party’s agreed line
Read MoreVoter registration in Tower Hamlets is amongst the lowest in London
In one ward, only 42 per cent of eligible residents have registered to vote – fewer than half the national average
Read MoreFurious residents consider legal action over Canary Wharf footpath closure
Up to 1,400 residents could be affected, doubling travel time to transit hub and redirecting pedestrians through ‘less safe’ routes
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