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Racial harassment is a common occurrence in British universities, finds Equality and Human Rights Commission report published this month. Good to see that racial harassment has been acknowledged .. read more The EHRC findings are eye opener as what happens in one setting could very well be happening in other areas as people are notContinue reading “‘Racial harassment is alive’!”

The opposition Tory group on the Harrow council appears to be less confrontational since councillor Susan Hall stepped down and councillor Paul Osborn became the leader of the group, but there are exceptions. There have been concerns about the conduct of Tory councillor Anjana Patel, rejected by West Harrow and controversially adopted to the BelmontContinue reading “Belmont councillor was told off at cabinet meeting”

In his glossy autumn leaflet, Bob Blackman, Tory MP for Harrow East, has tried to portray his as well as his party’s inclusive image, most probably to counter his apparent divisiveness label. But readers are not impressed! The leaflet highlights the selected PM Boris Johnson’s cabinet which Johnson claims reflects “modern Britain”, including diversity (Black,Continue reading “Blackman tries to defend indefensible!”

Soon after her selection as the Tory parliamentary candidate for Harrow West, Dr Anwara Ali visited Harrow mosque and said in her video clip that she had a great time offering her prayers and chatting to worshippers. Later defending Boris Johnson ‘letter-box’ reference to Muslim women and calls for the Tories to launch an independentContinue reading “Harrow West Tory candidate tries building bridges!”

Momentum backed Aghileh Djafari-Marbini (photo with Corbtn) and Brent councillor Krupesh Hirani have been shortlisted and will be on the One Member One Vote ballot where the party members will decide who will be the Labour candidate representing Brent and Harrow. Aghileh Djafari-Marbini, a socialist, mum, school governor, NHS worker and resident of North WestContinue reading “Labour shortlists Brent & Harrow candidates”

Tories have selected the sitting MP Bob Blackman to stand for Harrow East again despite he being labelled as a divisive opportunist. There are widespread concerns that Mr Blackman is not really interested in Harrow. Majority of Harrow residents voted to remain in Europe but Mr Blackman is not representing them, instead he pleads forContinue reading “Blackman for Harrow?”

Doctor Anwara Ali defected from Labour to Tories some years back, has been selected as the Tory prospective parliamentary candidate for Harrow West. Brought up and educated in Tower Hamlets, Dr Ali MBE, a businesswoman, was a councillor and a Mayoral candidate in the borough. She is said to be passionate about the NHS, women’sContinue reading “Harrow West gets a Tory candidate!”

Pamela Fitzpatrick, Labour’s candidate for Harrow East, welcomes the scheme that will benefit estimated 3,351 households in Harrow East. Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell announced that Labour will introduce 2.5 million interest free loans for the purchase of electric cars and has released estimated figures showing how many households in each constituency could benefit from the policy.Continue reading “Labour interest free loans for electric cars policy welcomed”

Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend Parliament was unlawful, the Supreme Court has ruled.  Gina Miller, who led the successful Supreme Court challenge against #prorogation says “even the Prime Minister” is bound by the rule of law. The verdict: “The decision to advise Her Majesty to prorogue Parliament was unlawful because it had the effect ofContinue reading “Harrow Tories who supported Boris Johnson unlawful action should also resign”

Despite public outcry, Harrow Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has announced to end walk-in services in Harrow as Javina Seghal, chief executive of Harrow CCG, declares Pinn Medical Centre will also become appointment-only. This follows similar change to the Alexandra Avenue Health Centre last year and Belmont Health Centre will be facing it in November. WidelyContinue reading “Harrow CCG hiding behind NHS cuts and chopping health care provisions!”