Politics

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