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Fishermen are to be called 'fishers' (Image: PA)

How much offence do common phrases really cause?

Health Secretary Wes Streeting speaking with NHS staff during a visit to King George Hospital

Health Secretary Wes Streeting speaking with NHS staff during a visit to King George Hospital

Whipps Cross Hospital rebuild 'will happen', minister vows

One in three children live in poverty (Image: PA)

One in three children live in poverty (Image: PA)

'Child poverty should be a cause for national shame'

Minister for Prisons, Parole and Probation, James Timpson OBE, poses for a photograph following his appointment to Cabinet (Image: Lauren Hurley/No 10 Downing Street)

Minister for Prisons, Parole and Probation, James Timpson OBE, poses for a photograph following his appointment to Cabinet (Image: Lauren Hurley/No 10 Downing Street)

Cllr Paul Donovan

'James Timpson is a person who talks sense'

Calvin Bailey has held the Leyton and Wanstead for Labour in his election debut

Calvin Bailey has held the Leyton and Wanstead for Labour in his election debut

General Election

Former Royal Air Force officer wins big for Labour in Leyton and Wanstead

Sir Iain Duncan Smith hung onto his seat in the Chingford and Woodford Green constituency

Sir Iain Duncan Smith hung onto his seat in the Chingford and Woodford Green constituency

General Election

Full results for Chingford and Woodford Green as Ian Duncan Smith hangs on

Stella Creasy has been re-elected as MP for Walthamstow in a landslide win

Stella Creasy has been re-elected as MP for Walthamstow in a landslide win

General Election

Full results for the Walthamstow constituency as Stella Creasy is re-elected

Walthamstow candidates have shared their stances on different women's issues ahead of the general election

Walthamstow candidates have shared their stances on different women's issues ahead of the general election

General Election

MP candidates share how they would tackle different women's issues

Brett Ellis was born in Hastings (Image: Pixaby)

Brett Ellis was born in Hastings (Image: Pixaby)

Neglected birth town is officially recognised as miserable

Cressida Haughton (left) whose father Derek and Deborah Dennis whose husband Barrie, died, after the publication of the Infected Blood Inquiry report (Image: PA)

Cressida Haughton (left) whose father Derek and Deborah Dennis whose husband Barrie, died, after the publication of the Infected Blood Inquiry report (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

Do public inquiries make a difference?

Leyton and Wanstead MP John Cryer

Leyton and Wanstead MP John Cryer

General Election 2024

East London MP announces he is not seeking re-election

J K Rowling has received some criticism for her response to the new Scottish law on misgendering (Image; PA)

J K Rowling has received some criticism for her response to the new Scottish law on misgendering (Image; PA)

It is now illegal to 'misgender' someone in Scotland

Rishi Sunak has increased the defence budget (Image: PA)

Rishi Sunak has increased the defence budget (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

What is the Government's obsession with defence

West Hatch High School confirmed the details around the supply teacher's firing

West Hatch High School confirmed the details around the supply teacher's firing

School sacks supply teacher for wearing 'Free Palestine' badge

A Christmas Carol is relevant today

A Christmas Carol is relevant today

Dicken's 'A Christmas Carol' is applicable today

A group of people thought to be migrants crossing the Channel from the coast of France and heading in the direction of Dover (Image: PA)

A group of people thought to be migrants crossing the Channel from the coast of France and heading in the direction of Dover (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

Demystifying the immigration obsession

Suella Braverman has called pro-Palestinian marches 'hate marches' (Image: PA)

Suella Braverman has called pro-Palestinian marches 'hate marches' (Image: PA)

National government

Breathtaking censorship in the 21st century

Brett Ellis will not be forced to take sides in arguments (Image: Pixaby)

Brett Ellis will not be forced to take sides in arguments (Image: Pixaby)

'Why 'it's ok to stay in the grey''

Paul Donovan says the triple lock on pensions must not be scrapped (Image: PA)

Paul Donovan says the triple lock on pensions must not be scrapped (Image: PA)

The pensions triple lock is what the elderly are entitled to

England's Johnny Bairstow carries a Just Stop Oil protester off the pitch during day one of the second Ashes test match at Lord's (Image: PA)

England's Johnny Bairstow carries a Just Stop Oil protester off the pitch during day one of the second Ashes test match at Lord's (Image: PA)

'Bravery is needed to make protests really effective'

Brett Ellis wants the Dangerous Dogs Act reviewed to include the American Bully Picture: Pixaby

Brett Ellis wants the Dangerous Dogs Act reviewed to include the American Bully Picture: Pixaby

'Dangerous Dogs Act needs urgent review'

Paul Donovan claims the Government have 'inflamed' the situation with their choice of language. Main image: PA

Paul Donovan claims the Government have 'inflamed' the situation with their choice of language. Main image: PA

The causes that create refugees need addressing

President Volodymyr Zelensky addressing parliamentarins in Westminster Hall on Wednesday. Image: PA

President Volodymyr Zelensky addressing parliamentarins in Westminster Hall on Wednesday. Image: PA

Voices for peace in Ukraine need to be raised and heard

Paul Donovan is calling for wholesale reform of the Met Police. Main image: PA

Paul Donovan is calling for wholesale reform of the Met Police. Main image: PA

Root and branch reform needed of Met Police in crisis

Paul Donovan wants to see history taught better in schools

Paul Donovan wants to see history taught better in schools

History, not maths, needs teaching in schools

Ambulance workers on the picket line.

Ambulance workers on the picket line.

National government

It's time the Government acted to resolve strikes

Paul Donovan draw parallels the cost of living crisis after reading the Ragged Trousered Philanthropists.

Paul Donovan draw parallels the cost of living crisis after reading the Ragged Trousered Philanthropists.

Does century-old book offer blueprint for future?

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky during a visit to Kyiv in November. Image: PA

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky during a visit to Kyiv in November. Image: PA

Local government

Things can only go better in 2023?

Just Stop Oil protesters in London. Image: PA

Just Stop Oil protesters in London. Image: PA

Protesters right to demand crisis is taken seriously

Matt Hancock back at his 'day job' following his appearance in the jungle. Main image: PA

Matt Hancock back at his 'day job' following his appearance in the jungle. Main image: PA

The strange world of the amateur politician

Ambulance care assistants help move people to and from hospitals. Image: PA

Ambulance care assistants help move people to and from hospitals. Image: PA

Pay ambulance care assistants a decent wage

Donald Trump meeting Boris Johnson in 2019. Image: PA

Donald Trump meeting Boris Johnson in 2019. Image: PA

National government

People must step forward to defend democracy

Police are investigating two alleged sexual assaults at a Walthamstow hotel housing refugees

Police are investigating two alleged sexual assaults at a Walthamstow hotel housing refugees

Teenage boy allegedly raped at Walthamstow hotel for refugees

Sadiq Khan havled the number of people on the Metropolitan Police's Gang Violence Matrix

Sadiq Khan havled the number of people on the Metropolitan Police's Gang Violence Matrix

Metropolitan Police

'Racist' Met Police gang violence list has number halved following review by Mayor

Liz Truss making her final speech before leaving Downing Street. Main image: PA

Liz Truss making her final speech before leaving Downing Street. Main image: PA

UK needs to get back confidence and control

Councillor Jas Athwal. Image: LDRS

Councillor Jas Athwal. Image: LDRS

Local government

Ilford MP loses reselection battle to Redbridge Council leader

Redbridge Council leader Jas Athwal, left, will run as the Labour candidate at the next general election after beating serving MP Sam Tarry, right, in a vote

Redbridge Council leader Jas Athwal, left, will run as the Labour candidate at the next general election after beating serving MP Sam Tarry, right, in a vote

Local government

Sam Tarry de-selected as Labour candidate in Ilford

Paul Donovan argues Liz Truss doesn't have a mandate for her policy program. Image: PA

Paul Donovan argues Liz Truss doesn't have a mandate for her policy program. Image: PA

National government

'We need a General Election - now'

The Fairlop Action Team feared more greenbelt land could be under threat

The Fairlop Action Team feared more greenbelt land could be under threat

Local government

When campaigners who saved two playing fields feared fight was not over

King Charles III and members of the royal family follow behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as it is carried out of Westminster Abbey after her State Funeral. Image: PA

King Charles III and members of the royal family follow behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as it is carried out of Westminster Abbey after her State Funeral. Image: PA

Preserving right to free speech fitting tribute to the Queen

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Council sends disabled man £6,000 debt collection letter - when it owes him £500

Paul Donovan wants to see major changes to the housing system in this country

Paul Donovan wants to see major changes to the housing system in this country

Local government

New housing policy needed for the good of all

Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96

Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96

Redbridge and Waltham Forest pay tribute to The Queen

Paul Donovan argues the number of people flying proves the penny has not dropped regarding climate change. Main image: PA

Paul Donovan argues the number of people flying proves the penny has not dropped regarding climate change. Main image: PA

Act now to pull back from the precipice of destruction

Britain needs to beg forgiveness for partition

Cllr Paul Donovan argues that it's time for the big oil companies to pay reparations for their role in causing climate change. Photos: UGC/Pixabay

Cllr Paul Donovan argues that it's time for the big oil companies to pay reparations for their role in causing climate change. Photos: UGC/Pixabay

Big oil needs to pay for the climate crisis it caused

The privatisation of water and rail companies has been a complete disaster, argues Paul Donovan. Photos: Pixabay/UGC

The privatisation of water and rail companies has been a complete disaster, argues Paul Donovan. Photos: Pixabay/UGC

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Privatisation has driven our trains and water companies down the drain

Cllr Jas Athwal speaks at Redbridge Council. (Inset top left) Cllr Paul Canal and (right) Scott Wilding. Photos: LDRS

Cllr Jas Athwal speaks at Redbridge Council. (Inset top left) Cllr Paul Canal and (right) Scott Wilding. Photos: LDRS

Local government

Redbridge 'a one-party state' as monthly meetings with public scrapped

TfL Commissioner Andy Byford is considering the Government's 'final offer' funding settlement. Photos: PA/TfL handout, Pixabay

TfL Commissioner Andy Byford is considering the Government's 'final offer' funding settlement. Photos: PA/TfL handout, Pixabay

Transport for London

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TfL considering Government’s 'final offer' long-term funding settlement

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss taking part in the BBC Tory leadership debate. Picture: PA

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss taking part in the BBC Tory leadership debate. Picture: PA

No time to put green agenda on the backburner

Ilford South Labour MP Sam Tarry being photographed as he joins Communication Workers Union (CWU) members on the picket line at BT Tower, London, as thousands of BT and Openreach workers are on strike in a dispute over pay. Photo: PA

Ilford South Labour MP Sam Tarry being photographed as he joins Communication Workers Union (CWU) members on the picket line at BT Tower, London, as thousands of BT and Openreach workers are on strike in a dispute over pay. Photo: PA

Sadiq Khan tight-lipped about sacking of Sam Tarry

Redbridge Council

Redbridge Council

Local government

Council well behind on pledge to deliver affordable homes

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch speaks at a rally outside Kings Cross station in London. Picture: PA

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch speaks at a rally outside Kings Cross station in London. Picture: PA

Pay frontline workers what they deserve

MP Stella Creasy EL90294_6

MP Stella Creasy EL90294_6

MP says abortion 'a human rights issue'