Long-term changes in voting patterns across the UK have significantly increased the likelihood of more hung parliaments.

Control orders imposing virtual house arrest on terror suspects are set to be scrapped after months of wrangling within the coalition.

Cllr Marc Francis sent an email to Labour Group Leader Cllr Abbas expressing his discontent at the management of Labour Group.

"We are working very long hours to keep things running and would be glad if cross party colleagues were willing to share the work in Cabinet." - Mayor Lutfur Rahman

Against strong opposition from Labour MPs and risking backbench rebellion Prime Minister David Cameron said ‘I know you don’t like we’re speaking to our plans, but we’re sticking to our plans!’ These changes have been met with both approval and ...

Three Labour Councillors have pledged their support for working with Independent Mayor Rahman. Kabir Ahmed and Shahed Ali cited Labour’s refusal to work with the Mayor as primary reasons for breaking the Labour Group Whip. Cllr Abdul Asad also announced his decision to work with the Mayor.

The Tower Hamlets Respect Party chose former councillor Fozol Miah to be their candidate in the Spitalfields and Banglatown by-election to be held on 16th December.

The Coalition Government will set a permanent UK Visa cap on the number of foreign workers..