""Things are not perfect and we've got to do better. And that's why we've got new leadership under New Labour. And that's me. We are going to do things differently. We are going to put new residents first.""
""People are upset with the Gaza issue and Keir Starmer's stance on Iran. I think the main issue is that people are focusing and they feel they've been let down and they have been taken for granted for a long time.""
""I don't let my son out late these days because there's so much knife crime. Boxing is great for the youth. There should be more places, not just boxing, but affordable prices for the families because things are so expensive.""
Labour has controlled Newham since 1965 and has won every mayoral election since 2002. However, internal conflicts and public dissatisfaction have created challenges for Labour's dominance. The outgoing mayor received the worst rating from the social housing regulator. New Labour candidate Forhad Hussain aims to improve services and prioritize residents. The Newham Independents Party has gained traction, promising tax cuts and criticizing Labour's stance on immigration and international issues. Local residents express concerns about safety and affordability, highlighting the need for more community resources.
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