Friday, February 20, 2026

Rainy Sunday West Ham Street Surgery - Labour delivers on funding for Newham

Last Sunday, despite the wet weather, we conducted our street surgery in the Abbey Road tower blocks. 

The views from the top were quite impressive. Although many residents were not home, those I did speak with were pretty positive. 

Concerns were raised about local crime and trust in politics, especially given the challenging week for the Labour Government. 

However, there was also a recognition that Labour has made significant contributions to Newham, particularly after 15 years of austerity, by providing Council funding based on actual need rather than just population size. 

This represents a truly progressive and socialist agenda. While there is much more to be done, this is a very welcome start.

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