Election officers sort through postal votes ahead of the May 22 elections (Image: Archant)
These are the eight people vying to become Mayor of Newham for the next four years.
Some are making their first foray into politics while others have contested several elections, but all have their own ideas about how to make Newham the best it can be.
We’ll be featuring them in more detail in this week’s Recorder, but for now, check out our online gallery to see who is pledging what.
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