Parliamentary leader of ‘Your Party’ Islington North Independent MP, Jeremy Corbyn, has endorsed the Executive Mayor of Tower Hamlets, Lutfur Rahman, and the Aspire administration in Tower Hamlets, to lead the Tower Hamlets Council in the upcoming May 2026 local elections. He praised the council’s record on tackling inequality, investing in public services, and supporting vulnerable residents amidst the cost-of-living crisis.

Speaking in support of Rahman’s leadership, Corbyn highlighted what he described as a “clear example of what is possible” when local government prioritises social justice. He pointed to sustained investment in affordable housing, youth services, and targeted support for low-income and elderly residents.

Among the initiatives cited were the expansion of free school meals to include secondary school pupils, the introduction of a university bursary or EMA scheme, and the protection of residents affected by rising energy costs through a locally funded winter fuel support programme, following the withdrawal of national provision.

Corbyn also praised the council’s commitment to young people, noting that while youth services have been cut across much of the country, Tower Hamlets is investing in the creation of 20 local youth centres.

In housing, Corbyn welcomed the delivery of 6,000 new homes in the borough, including council and housing association properties, with a focus on genuine affordability. He said these measures were helping residents manage the “impossible costs of living in London” at a time when national policy has relied heavily on market-led solutions.

“I admire the work that Lutfur has done as mayor and the work of the council,” Corbyn said. “They have my support and my admiration, and I am confident that the people of Tower Hamlets will recognise this when elections come next May.”

Corbyn also expressed his support for Aspire being re-elected to Tower Hamlets Council, describing the administration as a model of effective, values-driven local government.

More broadly, he linked the achievements in Tower Hamlets to the launch of Your Party: “This is an example of how we can work together — achieving change locally while building a strong national voice for a socially just and peaceful Britain.”

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Cllr Maium Talukdar

Official agent, Aspire

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