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Labour has set out plans to put power in the hands of tenants with a new ‘charter of renters’ rights which will protect private renters from bad landlords. The charter will enable new open-ended tenancies, protecting tenants from unfair eviction; new minimum standards, backed by a new annual property MOT as well as fresh local enforcement powers, and localContinue reading “‘charter of renters’”

Snapshot survey by the Harrow Monitoring Group indicates that Tory candidate Bob Blackman has disappointed many voters who feel that he is more interested in retaining his seat than resolving the overriding Harrow issues. In the 2017 general election, Labour achieved +5.3 swing, slashing Mr Blackman’s (Con) majority from 4,757 in 2015 to 1,757, despiteContinue reading “Election 2019 (continued)”

Entry of the Brexit party candidate Richard Jones, who believes that “trust in our democracy is under threat” and who is ready to “reform” the political system, could have the same beneficial effect for Tory candidate Dr Anwara Ali as did the *Referendum party in 1997 when Gareth Thomas unexpectedly won since there are manyContinue reading “Election 2019”

Shadow home secretary Diane Abbott slams cuts to police and youth services on visit to Wealdstone in Harrow East constituency. “Listening to local business owners and the people of Wealdstone, it’s clear that people are aware to the systemic problems that have proliferated under the Tories when it comes to keeping communities safe” she said.Continue reading “Increased vulnerability, a serious concern in Harrow!”

Labour supporters turned out in big numbers in Tory dominated Canons ward in a show of strength, supporting Labour candidate Pamela Fitzpatrick – see footage! They joined Owen Jones, Labour activist and Guardian columnist, and Momentum on 20 November to unseat the Tories in Harrow East event held at the Canons Park station. It hasContinue reading “‘Unseat Bob Blackman in Harrow East’!”

Belmont councillor Anjana Patel’s conduct has remained a matter of concern in Harrow and beyond. The popular BuzzFeed.News reports that the ‘Tories Knew About This Candidate’s Anti-Muslim Tweet, But Let Her Stand Anyway’. Anjana Patel, the Conservative candidate in Brent North, quietly deleted her account after asking Malala Yousafzai what she was doing to stopContinue reading “Tories are condemned for selecting a candidate knowing about her ‘Anti-Muslim Tweet’”

Labour equal pay policy would benefit Harrow East and overall wage increase to £10 an hour real living wage for everyone would ease much increased child poverty. Pamela Fitzpatrick, Labour’s candidate in Harrow East welcomes the policy and said “It’s completely unacceptable that in Harrow East there is still a 11.9 per cent gap in wages betweenContinue reading “Labour wages policies would benefit Harrow East”

Politics changes! Many conventional voters feel they have been taken for granted and are intending not to vote. Harrow West Tory candidate chances improve. Harrow interfaith, building harmony and understanding among all faiths in Harrow, Tory candidate Dr Anwara Ali believes. “all prophets past and present preached Peace” acknowledges God-fearing Dr Ali who takes prideContinue reading “Harrow could have its first Muslim MP”

LBC obtained dossier of ten serving and former Conservative councillors who have made or shared Islamophobic comments on social media – one of them is Belmont (Harrow) councillor Anjana Patel who despite her known toxicity was selected by Brent North Tories. “Anjana Patel, a councillor in Harrow, who tweeted angrily at Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai,Continue reading “Toxic Belmont councillor & Brent North Tory candidate in deep trouble”

“We have a mental health crisis with our young people – here in Harrow and around the country. Counselling is a valuable tool in helping young people to be more resilient, stay out of trouble and build healthier, happier relationships” said Pamela Fitzpatrick, Harrow East Labour candidate, in welcoming Labour plans for a counsellor inContinue reading “Welfare plans for pupils welcomed”