Arise, Harrow’s newest political force, burst onto the local scene on 7 December 2025 with its first canvassing session in Marlborough ward, the seat currently held by the Labour opposition leader on Harrow Council. The party, founded on 27 August and launched in Harrow with the support of Jeremy Corbyn MP, is led by formerContinue reading “Arise makes its mark: Harrow’s new political party launches energised first canvass in Marlborough Ward”
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How the London Mayor’s policies are helping Harrow thrive
In Harrow, right-wing voices and political opportunists invoking slogans about ‘restoring pride’ or ‘protecting character’ eagerly exploit nationalist sentiment to attack Sir Sadiq Khan, who is now serving his third term as London’s mayor. Such divisive approach obscures the reality that Harrow has, in fact, benefited significantly from mayoral investment and support in recent years.Continue reading “How the London Mayor’s policies are helping Harrow thrive”
Keeping Rayners Lane moving – trial of red route restrictions
The Traffic and Road Safety Advisory Panel meeting on 29 September 2025, will consider recommending an Experimental Traffic Order to the Leader of the Council to introduce red route restrictions in Rayners Lane Town Centre. The emergency order positively responds to the long-standing problem of double-parking along the high street. The report presents strong evidenceContinue reading “Keeping Rayners Lane moving – trial of red route restrictions”
“Palestinian statehood is the inalienable right of the Palestinian people” – a Harrow MP
“As a longstanding supporter of a Palestinian state, I believe that Palestinian statehood is the inalienable right of the Palestinian people”, states Gareth Thomas, MP for the Harrow West, the less divisive part of what feels like Harrow’s two political kingdoms. “I welcome that the UK is on a pathway to recognise the State ofContinue reading ” “Palestinian statehood is the inalienable right of the Palestinian people” – a Harrow MP”
Harrow petition to prevent Harrow deputy mayor becoming mayor next year
A recently launched change.org petition to the Harrow council asking to ‘Stop Cllr Anjana Patel from Becoming Mayor of Harrow in 2025’, is gathering signatures.[the petition could have been sent to the Conservative group on the council, who appoints their mayor by a majority vote]“Cllr Anjana Patel through her actions has shown that she isContinue reading “Harrow petition to prevent Harrow deputy mayor becoming mayor next year”
Harrow Monitoring Group 