Opinion

Leanne Mohamad and volunteers during her election campaign

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How I came so close to beating Wes Streeting as an independent candidate

Empty petrol pumps

Empty petrol pumps

Conservative Party

Wes Streeting: 'Country is up the creek without a paddle'

Saint Francis Hospice

Saint Francis Hospice

Saint Francis Hospice

Interfaith minister on embracing diversity at Saint Francis Hospice

West Ham United manager David Moyes (centre) at the end of the Premier League match at the London Stadium, London. Picture date: Monday March 8, 2021.

West Ham United manager David Moyes (centre) at the end of the Premier League match at the London Stadium, London. Picture date: Monday March 8, 2021.

Substance over style for West Ham as they now hunt down a spot in Europe

Myles Weston of Dagenham and Redbridge and Tom Hannigan of Altrincham during Dagenham & Redbridge vs Altrincham, Vanarama National League Football at the Chigwell Construction Stadium on 12th December 2020

Myles Weston of Dagenham and Redbridge and Tom Hannigan of Altrincham during Dagenham & Redbridge vs Altrincham, Vanarama National League Football at the Chigwell Construction Stadium on 12th December 2020

Dagenham and Redbridge FC

Fans column: Halfway through and Daggers still have a lot to do

Declan Rice and Issa Diop celebrate West Ham's win over Spurs.

Declan Rice and Issa Diop celebrate West Ham's win over Spurs.

Fan's column: Do West Ham start dreaming about Champions League?

Simon Arscott explains the miracle birth of Jesus.

Simon Arscott explains the miracle birth of Jesus.

Spiritual Life: Read about the miracle of Jesus

Iain Duncan Smith wants a strong mayor for London.

Iain Duncan Smith wants a strong mayor for London.

View from the house: Real leadership, not a weak mayor

Gurpreet Bhatia says takeaway delivery riders are ignoring highway regulations and going through red lights in Ilford Lane. Picture: Google Streetview

Gurpreet Bhatia says takeaway delivery riders are ignoring highway regulations and going through red lights in Ilford Lane. Picture: Google Streetview

Recorder letters: Food deliveries, info for carers and climate action

Sam Tarry wants reassurances from the government on the impact of the pandemic.

Sam Tarry wants reassurances from the government on the impact of the pandemic.

View from the House: Seeking reassurances on pandemic

Carol Weaver says that obeying the Covid-rules is an act of kindness to others.

Carol Weaver says that obeying the Covid-rules is an act of kindness to others.

Spiritual Life: Glimmer of light at end of the tunnel

Elizabeth Bright as Snow White, getting ready for panto at Kenneth More Theatre. Picture: Olive Enokido-Lineham

Elizabeth Bright as Snow White, getting ready for panto at Kenneth More Theatre. Picture: Olive Enokido-Lineham

Recorder letters: Panto, road signs, ironic columnists, TfL funding, flu vaccine and letters from Santa

Simon Standen says

Simon Standen says

Spirtual view: Lonliness is ‘greatest moment of need’

John Cryer is concerned about the government's buying of PPE.

John Cryer is concerned about the government's buying of PPE.

View from the house: Concern around coronavirus contracts

From next September, new laws will mean all primary schools must teach relationships and health education and secondary schools must teach sex education. Picture: Getty Images

From next September, new laws will mean all primary schools must teach relationships and health education and secondary schools must teach sex education. Picture: Getty Images

Recorder letters: Sex education, Chief Rabbi, London Living Wage and letter from Santa

Rev Janet Buchan says public worship is a source of strength.

Rev Janet Buchan says public worship is a source of strength.

Spiritual Life: God is greater than ourselves

MP Wes Streeting accuses the government of

MP Wes Streeting accuses the government of

View from the House: Government increasingly the problem

Campaigners stopped the Quiet Streets scheme. Picture: Roy Chacko

Campaigners stopped the Quiet Streets scheme. Picture: Roy Chacko

Recorder letters: Quiet Streets, resident forums, antisemitism, KMT, TfL and stamps for charity

Pastor Bryon Jones says Church is adapting to changes brought about by Covid.

Pastor Bryon Jones says Church is adapting to changes brought about by Covid.

Spiritual view: Church can get creative to help people

Faizan and Raul are busy on the Youth Council.

Faizan and Raul are busy on the Youth Council.

View from the Youth Council:

Rabbi Aryeh Sufrin ended a busy spiritual month dancing.

Rabbi Aryeh Sufrin ended a busy spiritual month dancing.

Spiritual view: Tune feelings into those of others

A delivery van in Springfield Drive, which was unable to pass the barrier set up for Quiet Streets. Picture: Francesca Barclay

A delivery van in Springfield Drive, which was unable to pass the barrier set up for Quiet Streets. Picture: Francesca Barclay

Recorder letters: Quiet Streets, Covid rules, Cllr Jas Athwal and NHS

Dr Mohammed Fahim is contemplating his final journey.

Dr Mohammed Fahim is contemplating his final journey.

Spiritual view: Musing on ‘the departure lounge’

MP Wes Streeting says we needed a strong leadership during coronavirus.

MP Wes Streeting says we needed a strong leadership during coronavirus.

View from the House: Paying a heavy price for government failure

Keith Stanbury says shops should refuse entry to people not wearing masks. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY.

Keith Stanbury says shops should refuse entry to people not wearing masks. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY.

Recorder letters: Masks, Cllr Jas Athwal, road closures and Brexit

Pastor Dr Francis Oladimeji's faith has kept him positive during the Covid crisis.

Pastor Dr Francis Oladimeji's faith has kept him positive during the Covid crisis.

Spiritual Life: Rejoice, it will soon be morning

Faiza Shakeel's anxiety about going back to school was unfounded.

Faiza Shakeel's anxiety about going back to school was unfounded.

View from the Youth Council: No need to scared, after all

The PDSA is asking people to sign up for the World Big Dog Walk Challenge. Picture: Lauren De Boise

The PDSA is asking people to sign up for the World Big Dog Walk Challenge. Picture: Lauren De Boise

Recorder letters: Charities need support, free transport for young and Covid testing

Pranav Bhanot wants all faith communities to put a greater focus on mental health issues.

Pranav Bhanot wants all faith communities to put a greater focus on mental health issues.

Spiritual life: Reflect on mental health

MP Iain Duncan Smith is concerned that the changes in planning regulations could have a significant impact on communities.

MP Iain Duncan Smith is concerned that the changes in planning regulations could have a significant impact on communities.

View from the House: Planning must heed residents’ views

Autumn colours in Loxford Park. Some leaves have hit the floor and making a carpet of colour, whilst others are still hanging on giving a mixture of oranges, browns, reds and green

Autumn colours in Loxford Park. Some leaves have hit the floor and making a carpet of colour, whilst others are still hanging on giving a mixture of oranges, browns, reds and green

Recorder letters: Loxford Park, road works, rising crime, care workers and school fears

Rev Canon Marie Segal reminds us that the virus has not gone away

Rev Canon Marie Segal reminds us that the virus has not gone away

Spiritual life: The virus has not gone away

Ilford South MP Sam Tarry advocated for an extension to the furlough scheme in a House of Common's debate yesterday (September 9). Picture: Sam Tarry

Ilford South MP Sam Tarry advocated for an extension to the furlough scheme in a House of Common's debate yesterday (September 9). Picture: Sam Tarry

View from the House: Support for those hit by exam fiasco

Rev Thom Jee asks what lockdown has taught us.

Rev Thom Jee asks what lockdown has taught us.

Spiritual Life: We can build a better future post-lockdown

John Cryer is concerned about Energy Saving & Insulation Iniatives.

John Cryer is concerned about Energy Saving & Insulation Iniatives.

View from the house: No planning left some students losing out

St Mary's church in South Woodford. Picture: Ken Mears

St Mary's church in South Woodford. Picture: Ken Mears

Recorder letters: East London boundaries, police budget, pension credit, clear face masks and Brexit

Rabbi David Hulbert thinks education is a gift.

Rabbi David Hulbert thinks education is a gift.

Spiritual life: No child’s education should be sacrificed

Ilford North MP Wes Streeting said the virus shouldn't be used as an excuse for poor performance from local health services.

Ilford North MP Wes Streeting said the virus shouldn't be used as an excuse for poor performance from local health services.

View from the House: Handling of education has been a shambles

Not everyone is abiding by the law to wear masks in shops. Picture: PA

Not everyone is abiding by the law to wear masks in shops. Picture: PA

Recorder letters: Mask rule, police and Brexit

Shaan Ali, cabinet member, Health & Social Care on the Redbridge Youth Council

Shaan Ali, cabinet member, Health & Social Care on the Redbridge Youth Council

View from the Youth Council: Be safe on journey back to school

Mohamed Omer says we have a moral obligation to obey Covid regulations.

Mohamed Omer says we have a moral obligation to obey Covid regulations.

Spiritual view: Our duty to follow government guidelines

Paul Kaufman is hoping the High Court will leglalise Humanist weddings in England.

Paul Kaufman is hoping the High Court will leglalise Humanist weddings in England.

Humanist view: Fight for humanist ceremonies

Keith Prince AM is concerned about the cut to police numbers.

Keith Prince AM is concerned about the cut to police numbers.

View from City Hall: Londoners want more police, not less

Cllr Gomez says homes are needed which give people space. Picture: Joe Giddens/PA

Cllr Gomez says homes are needed which give people space. Picture: Joe Giddens/PA

Recorder letters: Housing, BLM, children in pandemic and immigration rules

Tayvanie Nagendran, director, Cambridge Nursing Home

Tayvanie Nagendran, director, Cambridge Nursing Home

Recorder letters: Covid thanks, nurses, TV Licence fee and memory walk

Carol Weaver is looking forward to a positive 'new normal'.

Carol Weaver is looking forward to a positive 'new normal'.

Opinion: Chance to create a better ‘normal’

MP John Cryer feels that the government have been giving unclear messages during coronavirus pandemic.

MP John Cryer feels that the government have been giving unclear messages during coronavirus pandemic.

Opinion: Confused messaging from government

The block of flats is set to be built on the site of a car dealership in Seven Kings. Picture: LDRS

The block of flats is set to be built on the site of a car dealership in Seven Kings. Picture: LDRS

Recorder letters: Planning, vaccinations, Covid safety and Hong Kong

Pastor Andrew Willis recognises bad behaviour during coronavirus crisis.

Pastor Andrew Willis recognises bad behaviour during coronavirus crisis.

Opinion: The good, the bad and the forgiven

Ilford North MP Wes Streeting urges readers to shop locally.

Ilford North MP Wes Streeting urges readers to shop locally.

Opinion: Shop locally to help borough economy

All Percy Ingle bakeries are due to close after 66 years in business. Picture: Google

All Percy Ingle bakeries are due to close after 66 years in business. Picture: Google

Recorder letters: Percy Ingle, shops reopening, Brexit, congestion charge and Black Lives Matter

Pastor Bryon Jones,

Pastor Bryon Jones,

Opinion :We must be the change we want to see

Lockdown has provided an escape from the busyness of the normal work life. Picture: PA

Lockdown has provided an escape from the busyness of the normal work life. Picture: PA

Recorder letters: Lockdown joy, face coverings, easing lockdown and homelessness

MP Iain Duncan Smith wants social distancing to be cut to 1m. Picture: PA Images/Stefan Rousseau

MP Iain Duncan Smith wants social distancing to be cut to 1m. Picture: PA Images/Stefan Rousseau

Opinion: We must cut the two metre rule in half