I am a 42-years resident of Tower Hamlets, and all of my children have been educated in the borough and are doing well in life. I am proud of the achievements delivered by the Aspire Party under the leadership of Mayor Lutfur Rahman and our councillors. Their actions are transforming Tower Hamlets for the better.

We all know there is acute overcrowding in Tower Hamlets, That’s why I am happy to see the Mayor’s visionary commitment to house-building targets in the borough – particularly family-sized homes. Bringing almost 22,000 THH homes back under Council management was also a huge relief to residents, and the Mayor’s advocacy of residents at his twice-weekly surgeries is unique and effective.

As London’s first mayor, I opened our city up to the world. And after I left office, Lutfur picked up my legacy and continued it in Tower Hamlets — funding Bobbies on the beat, expanding public services amid austerity cuts, paying the Living Wage, and building more affordable housing than anywhere else in the country. He is ambitious for Tower Hamlets on the world stage, and for its youngsters to be our leaders of the future.

Tower Hamlets was once transformed by Labour. But today’s administration is more reminiscent of the era of hopelessness and service failures that me and my colleagues fought against in the discredited Liberal administration. A borough famed for opposing fascism and racism appears to no longer address their corrosive effects. As the first Bangladeshi woman councilor and a former deputy council leader, I can see that now, more than ever, we need a dynamic visionary mayor who puts this borough first. Take this opportunity to vote for change.

I am proud of the positive change delivered by the Aspire administration. These initiatives have already made a real difference for thousands of women — including new women’s centres, more than 20 youth centres, and free swimming for women aged 16 and above.

We continue to live with the crippling effects of austerity, and change is needed more than ever. Lutfur’s return is very good news – his record in this borough is second to none. He showed himself committed to improving the lives of ordinary people. On his watch, local schools became nationally-recognised centres of excellence. I believe he remains just as committed to these goals and principles as ever.

I have always supported Lutfur Rahman—both during his time as Mayor and when he was not. I stood by him during the most challenging periods because I strongly believe in his integrity and leadership.

Under the leadership of the People’s Mayor, Lutfur Rahman, Tower Hamlets has seen real progress and decisive action. Public safety has been strengthened through anti-crime initiatives and new CCTV cameras across the borough.

I am so happy we have a Mayor who listens, cares, and delivers on his pledges. I would like to express my particular appreciation for the improvements to Brick Lane and Banglatown.

Tower Hamlets faces severe overcrowding, which is why I welcome the Mayor’s clear and ambitious commitment to house-building in the borough, particularly the delivery of 6,000 family-sized homes by May 2026.

It’s amazing what Mayor Rahman and the Aspire administration have achieved in just 2 short years. As a small business owner, the 1-hour free parking is particularly welcome, along with the Council’s many business support and apprenticeship programmes.