Limehouse, Tower Hamlets
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David Edgar retweeted
Good news for families - every child aged 5-15 in England will travel free on buses this summer, with unlimited journeys, no registration required, and no cost to families.
Our economic plan is the right one. Tackling the cost of living and building a stronger Britain.
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
The free bus travel for children aged 5-15 in England applies only from 1-31 August on participating local buses, not the entire summer. gov.uk/government/new… bbc.com/news/articles/…
David Edgar retweeted
5,000 social homes.
10,000 fewer families on the waiting list.
And the 25% local letting policy back to make sure social homes go to local residents.
@CllrSirajIslam built his record on housing.
Here’s what he’ll deliver as Mayor. 🎥
#TowerHamlets #VoteLabour
David Edgar retweeted
Council tenants shouldn’t face rent rises they can’t plan for.
Labour will cap council rent increases at 2.5% a year and freeze rents for tenants on London Living Rent.
Fairer rents. More security. A better deal for tenants.
Find all our pledges: thlabour.org/manifesto26
David Edgar retweeted
From TODAY, renters like @molly_hartill will benefit from the Renters Rights Act.
✅ Right to request a pet
✅ Ban on Section 21 No Fault Evictions
✅ End to rental bidding wars
The difference Labour makes 🌹
David Edgar retweeted
Our home care workers are the unsung heroes of our community. They risked their own safety to care for the needy & the vulnerable during Covid. This is why my Manifesto pledges to protect them by implanting @unisontheunion migrant care workers charter.
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Three years ahead of schedule we've delivered on our manifesto commitment to deliver 8,500 more mental health workers in the NHS.
That means more support, quicker and closer to home.
This Labour Government is keeping its promise to rebuild the NHS 🌹💙
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This is progress in every direction.
Made possible by the extraordinary efforts of NHS staff, supported by the investment and modernisation we've made to turn the health service around.
A great deal done and much more to do.
ALT Graphic titled - The NHS is moving in the right direction. Giving statistics that Waiting lists down by 405,000 since July 24 Over 741,000 more patients seen on time at A&E* Ambulances over 5 minutes faster to heart attack and stroke victims* Record high for patients getting all clear or diagnosis of cancer within 28 days* *A&E and ambulance data March 2026 vs Amrch 2025, cancer waiting times data February 2026
David Edgar retweeted
It's here.
'For a Fairer Tower Hamlets'
Tower Hamlets Labour's manifesto for May 2026.
Read it now: thlabour.org/manifesto26 🌹
#TowerHamlets #VoteLabour
David Edgar retweeted
2 days to go. A plan for Tower Hamlets that's specific, honest, and deliverable. Thursday 6pm. thlabour.org/manifesto26 🌹 #TowerHamlets
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Today, 500 more free breakfast clubs are opening for 140,000 primary school children across the country.
We're determined to bear down on the cost of living. This support alone will save parents up to £450 while giving them more time to get to work.
Labour is on your side.
David Edgar retweeted
The difference clean power makes to our energy security 👇
Britain is now better insulated from gas price shocks than it was during the 2021–2023 energy crisis thanks to a buildout of solar and wind – which helped cut gas generation 🧵
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David Edgar retweeted
I am saddened to hear of the passing former Cllr. Belle Harris. Belle served as a Labour Councillor & was also member of ILEA. Belle was a great character and will be missed. My sincere condolences to Belle’s family & to all her loved ones. RIP.
@TH_Labour
David Edgar retweeted
We will always stand up for Britain's interests - at home and abroad.
Whatever the pressure, whoever it's coming from.
ALT A quote from Keir Starmer: This is not our war. We are not getting dragged into it, whatever pressure comes my way. I made that decision because it's the right one.
David Edgar retweeted
From today, TH residents are paying 5% more in Council Tax. That is despite £39 million more grant from the Labour Govt and is on top of 5% hikes in each of the past 2 years. In total, Aspire's Lutfur Rahman has increased CT by nearly 20% since 2022 despite promising to freeze it
David Edgar retweeted
🚨 “More fanfare for developers, fewer answers for residents”
Labour has called out the Mayor’s so-called Future Places plan:
❌ No social rent targets
❌ No transparency on public land deals
❌ £260m already sitting unspent
Read more 👇
thlabour.org/2026/03/24/towe…
David Edgar retweeted
This government is committed to fighting your corner.
✅Over £50m of support for low income families who use heating oil
✅Help for vulnerable households
✅Better consumer protections
We’re standing up for the British people.
David Edgar retweeted
You can read the full statement and documents regarding today's decision here: gov.uk/government/collection…
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This International Women’s Day we celebrate the outstanding women candidates standing for Tower Hamlets Labour.
Strong voices. Community leaders. Future changemakers.
David Edgar retweeted
On top of the extra £39 million grants the Labour Govt has given Tower Hamlets Council for '26/27 it is now being allowed to keep a further £10 million Business Rates and will get a £2.7 million more grant. In this context there is no excuse for Mayor Rahman's 5% Council Tax hike
David Edgar retweeted
Our thanks to @JoshMacAlister childrens and families minister for meeting us in Parliament yesterday to discuss the governments injection of £59m for a new school on Isle of Dogs. A @UKLabour government investing in the future of our children.
thlabour.org/2026/02/01/59-m…
