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Fight for Peace is launching a podcast in November hosted by coaches Yedidya and Michael (Image: Fight for Peace)

Fight for Peace

Fighting back against the pressures of what it means to be a man

Whatever MP James Asser says in Parliament will be recorded for future generations in Hansard (Image: House of Commons, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)

Whatever MP James Asser says in Parliament will be recorded for future generations in Hansard (Image: House of Commons, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)

James Asser MP, West Ham & Beckton

Hope must be more than words for children and families struggling with poverty

Product labels from the international range produced by A Boakes Roberts & Company (Image: Newham Archives)

Product labels from the international range produced by A Boakes Roberts & Company (Image: Newham Archives)

Newham Archives

From Stratford to the world: Archive uncovers story of flavour giant

Stratford Original BID represents 272 businesses across the original town centre (Image: Ken Mears)

Stratford Original BID represents 272 businesses across the original town centre (Image: Ken Mears)

Stratford Original BID

Why the Autumn Budget must deliver for Stratford's small businesses and high streets

Newham Council rejected an application to turn the Grade II listed former Denmark Arms pub into an Adult Gaming Centre (Image: Wikimedia)

Newham Council rejected an application to turn the Grade II listed former Denmark Arms pub into an Adult Gaming Centre (Image: Wikimedia)

Why East Ham deserves a stronger voice over its high street

Taking a little time for ourselves is important for wellbeing (Image: Unsplash)

Taking a little time for ourselves is important for wellbeing (Image: Unsplash)

Cllr Rev Ann Easter

When the world feels overwhelming, small moments of joy can help

Testimonies revealing Tate &Lyle's work at home and abroad has been researched using the company's staff magazine kept at the Newham Archives (Image: Newham Council)

Testimonies revealing Tate &Lyle's work at home and abroad has been researched using the company's staff magazine kept at the Newham Archives (Image: Newham Council)

Newham Archives

Sugar, community and empire: Tate & Lyle's story

MP James Asser joined the London Fire Brigade at a water safety event in Gallions Reach (Image: James Asser)

MP James Asser joined the London Fire Brigade at a water safety event in Gallions Reach (Image: James Asser)

James Asser MP, West Ham & Beckton

PLA campaign aims to tackle rising child drowning deaths on waterways

MP Uma Kumaran says that some of the some sights she saw on a visit to Palestine that will stay with her forever

MP Uma Kumaran says that some of the some sights she saw on a visit to Palestine that will stay with her forever

Palestine: The humanitarian catastrophe the world cannot forget

Forhad Hussain was elected as the new mayor of Newham in May

Forhad Hussain was elected as the new mayor of Newham in May

Forhad Hussain, Mayor of Newham

Cleaner streets drive alongside new homes push

Playing the piano plays an important part in Ann Easter's life

Playing the piano plays an important part in Ann Easter's life

Cllr Rev Ann Easter

Finding solace and joy through a lifetime at the piano

Sixty-six councillors were voted onto Newham Council at the last local election (Image: Newsquest)

Sixty-six councillors were voted onto Newham Council at the last local election (Image: Newsquest)

James Asser MP, West Ham & Beckton

Advice and warning for Newham’s newly elected councillors

Minutes of the West Ham Board of Guardians from 1839 (Image: Newham Archives)

Minutes of the West Ham Board of Guardians from 1839 (Image: Newham Archives)

Newham Archives

Inside the West Ham guardians: records chart life before modern welfare

Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer giving a speech yesterday

Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer giving a speech yesterday

National government

East London Labour MPs call for Keir Starmer to step down as PM

Campaigners call on MPs to act on their democratic mandate and bring back the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill in the next Parliament (Image: PA)

Campaigners call on MPs to act on their democratic mandate and bring back the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill in the next Parliament (Image: PA)

How the Lords undermined democracy on assisted dying

Bhav Ghedia and Tyler Ebanja have been selected to head the Elevate board for the London Legacy Development Corporation (Image: LLDC)

Bhav Ghedia and Tyler Ebanja have been selected to head the Elevate board for the London Legacy Development Corporation (Image: LLDC)

London Legacy Development Corporation

Young voices shaping the future of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Advert for the 1990 Newham Monitoring Project against the River Lea (Image: Rosamond Murdoch/PA)

Advert for the 1990 Newham Monitoring Project against the River Lea (Image: Rosamond Murdoch/PA)

How the River Lea carries the drifting stories of our lives

The mayor of London's unprecedented free school meals programme has helped to unlock almost £50m in funding to support disadvantaged pupils

The mayor of London's unprecedented free school meals programme has helped to unlock almost £50m in funding to support disadvantaged pupils

Free school meals scheme helps unlock nearly £50m for disadvantaged pupils

Liam Conlon MP talks road safely in Bromley

Liam Conlon MP talks road safely in Bromley

Bromley Council

'Outdated wait for harm policy means someone will die before roads are made safe'

Cllr Areeq Chowdhury is the Green Party candidate for the May 2026 Newham Mayoral Electio

Cllr Areeq Chowdhury is the Green Party candidate for the May 2026 Newham Mayoral Electio

Local government

Greens unveil candidate for Newham Mayoral Election

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

MPs have Disabled people's 'lives in their hands' but do they really understand?

Sir Sadiq Khan received an honorary doctorate in business from the University of East London

Sir Sadiq Khan received an honorary doctorate in business from the University of East London

Sir Sadiq Khan gets honorary doctorate from University of East London

Unmesh Desai was elected as a Labour representative for Newham, Tower Hamlets and Barking & Dagenham - but will now sit as an independent amid a mysterious suspension

Unmesh Desai was elected as a Labour representative for Newham, Tower Hamlets and Barking & Dagenham - but will now sit as an independent amid a mysterious suspension

City Hall, London Assembly

Mystery surrounds East End assembly member's sudden suspension from Labour

The East Ham MP has continued to push for the change

The East Ham MP has continued to push for the change

Eurostar responds to calls for international trains to stop at east London station

James Asser was elected as MP for West Ham and Beckton in election debut

James Asser was elected as MP for West Ham and Beckton in election debut

General Election 2024

Full results as James Asser elected in West Ham and Beckton in election debut

Uma Kumaran was elected as MP for Stratford and Bow in her first time standing in the seat

Uma Kumaran was elected as MP for Stratford and Bow in her first time standing in the seat

General Election

Full results as new Labour MP for Stratford and Bow says 'I won't let you down'

Sir Stephen Timms held his East Ham seat in his seventh election for the constituency

Sir Stephen Timms held his East Ham seat in his seventh election for the constituency

General Election

Full results as Stephen Timms re-elected for seventh time in East Ham

A man has been arrested over pro-Palestine graffiti plastered over a Barclays bank in East Ham

A man has been arrested over pro-Palestine graffiti plastered over a Barclays bank in East Ham

Man in racist abuse arrest over pro-Palestine graffiti at Barclays bank

Sir Stephen Timms MP (inset) said he was 'dismayed' by the Newham Recorder's revelations over an email campaign against East Ham's Plashet School

Sir Stephen Timms MP (inset) said he was 'dismayed' by the Newham Recorder's revelations over an email campaign against East Ham's Plashet School

MP 'dismayed' by religious campaign against East Ham school

The latest proposed parliamentary constituency boundaries in Newham

The latest proposed parliamentary constituency boundaries in Newham

Boundary Commission

Latest plans for Newham constituency boundaries revealed

Cllr Mariam Dawood, deputy cabinet member for education, skills and lifelong learning, was 21 when she was elected in 2018

Cllr Mariam Dawood, deputy cabinet member for education, skills and lifelong learning, was 21 when she was elected in 2018

Newham Councillor wins Young Councillor of the Year award

People on universal credit stand to lose more than £1,000 per year under the planned cut.

People on universal credit stand to lose more than £1,000 per year under the planned cut.

Personal Finance

Newham to lose £25m from cut to universal credit uplift

Stephen Timms tabled an Early Day Motion calling on the government to introduce Sharia-compliant student loans

Stephen Timms tabled an Early Day Motion calling on the government to introduce Sharia-compliant student loans

East Ham MP 'very worried' by national insurance rise

Barking MP Margaret Hodge and Ilford South MP Sam Tarry have criticised the foreign aid cut.

Barking MP Margaret Hodge and Ilford South MP Sam Tarry have criticised the foreign aid cut.

Conservative Party

How did your MP vote on cutting foreign aid?

Newham is planning £7.56m worth of savings in 2021-22.

Newham is planning £7.56m worth of savings in 2021-22.

Newham Council set for £12m savings in 2021-22

Newham is divided into three constituencies under initial proposals to re-draw England's electoral map.

Newham is divided into three constituencies under initial proposals to re-draw England's electoral map.

Newham could get three MPs in electoral map shake-up

An organiser of a march through Newham has said more than 1,000 people attended.

An organiser of a march through Newham has said more than 1,000 people attended.

More than 1,000 join Newham march over Israel-Gaza conflict

EU citizens need to apply for new settled or pre-settled status by June 30 to carry on living in the UK legally.

EU citizens need to apply for new settled or pre-settled status by June 30 to carry on living in the UK legally.

EU citizens in Newham 'need help' with Settlement Scheme as deadline looms

Lois Austin is the Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition candidate for East Ham Central ward.

Lois Austin is the Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition candidate for East Ham Central ward.

East Ham by-election candidate slams Labour Party rival's pledges

Voters in Newham will decide how the borough is governed in a referendum held on May 6.

Voters in Newham will decide how the borough is governed in a referendum held on May 6.

Newham's governance referendum: the case for both options

Sian Berry has suggested London City Airport could close under a 'radical' plan to transform its site and surrounding neighbourhoods.

Sian Berry has suggested London City Airport could close under a 'radical' plan to transform its site and surrounding neighbourhoods.

Greens' mayoral candidate says shutting City Airport a 'realistic' option

Voters have the chance to elect a councillor for East Ham ward to replace Julianne Marriott who stepped down last year.

Voters have the chance to elect a councillor for East Ham ward to replace Julianne Marriott who stepped down last year.

Meet the candidates battling for votes in East Ham's by-election

Stephen Timms tabled an Early Day Motion calling on the government to introduce Sharia-compliant student loans

Stephen Timms tabled an Early Day Motion calling on the government to introduce Sharia-compliant student loans

East Ham MP Stephen Timms faces criticism over Jesus House tweet

Activist Shantu Ferdous, left, joins others in taking a knee at the UN anti-racism day event at Wanstead Flats.

Activist Shantu Ferdous, left, joins others in taking a knee at the UN anti-racism day event at Wanstead Flats.

Anti-racism day 2021: Newham campaigners hold protest at Wanstead Flats

The Labour Party has suspended East Ham and West Ham constituency Labour parties.

The Labour Party has suspended East Ham and West Ham constituency Labour parties.

Newham Labour slammed after party suspends East Ham and West Ham CLPs

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed the £20 a week Universal Credit uplift will be extended until the end of September.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed the £20 a week Universal Credit uplift will be extended until the end of September.

Universal Credit uplift extension confirmed as latest claimant numbers released by DWP

MP for West Ham Lyn Brown.

MP for West Ham Lyn Brown.

Deaf pupils tell MP Lyn about Covid challenges