Tag - Newham Independents

News

Unpredictable politics reigns as Greens take chair of Newham Council

June 2, 2026

Peter Landman on the post-election set up at the town hall

Green councillor Nate Higgins speaks at his first meeting as chair of Newham Council (credit Newham Council)

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Green councillor backed to chair council after agreement with Labour

May 21, 2026

Mehmood Mirza (credit Mehmood Mirza)

Interviews

Newham Independents leader ‘very confident’ of winning mayoralty

April 30, 2026

Newham Independents councillor Mehmood Mirza speaks at the full council meeting (credit Newham Council)

News

Opposition leader claims he was ‘silenced’ over questions on council payout to mayor

March 25, 2026

Labour mayor Rokhsana Fiaz speaks at Newham Council's budget meeting (still from council livestream)

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Newham Council’s budget passed – as independent councillors stage walk-out

March 2, 2026

Newly elected Plaistow South councillor Md Nazrul Islam celebrates his win (credit LDRS)

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Independent candidate wins by-election in blow to Newham Labour

September 19, 2025