# local election 2026 (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover local election 2026. Page: Feed: --- ## [Stitching the unsayable: artist Tegan Piper on exhibiting her underwear](https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2026/07/stitching-the-unsayable-interview-with-artist-tegan-piper/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stitching-the-unsayable-interview-with-artist-tegan-piper) _2026-07-15 · Beatrice Wolfenden · Eastlondonlines_ Textiles haven’t exactly escaped their cultural baggage. Stitching still carries labels like “domestic”, “decorative”, or “women’s work”, and Tegan Piper is keenly aware of how that shapes the reception of her pieces. She’s discovered that the medium itself seems to trigger assumptions, not just about the work, but about her. “When I first started, I didn’t think it would be as controversial as it… ## [Beyond the bass: inside London’s underground rave culture](https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2026/07/beyond-the-bass-inside-londons-underground-rave-culture/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beyond-the-bass-inside-londons-underground-rave-culture) _2026-07-14 · Shen Hau · Eastlondonlines_ The bass arrives before the music fully takes shape, travelling through the concrete floor of an underground warehouse, rising through the soles of your shoes before the melody properly lands. For a few hours, the outside world begins to fade, and the urgency of real-world responsibilities slip away. Rave culture has never quite shaken off its enduring reputation. Drug use and recklessness have… ## [Qatar and UK Explore New Opportunities to Deepen Economic Partnership](https://www.newsleaf.com/qatar-and-uk-explore-new-opportunities-to-deepen-economic-partnership/) _2026-07-04 · admin · NewsLeaf_ LONDON – Qatar and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their longstanding economic relationship following a high-level meeting between Qatar’s Ambassador to the UK and the Lady Mayor of the City of London. His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United \[…\] The post Qatar and UK Explore New Opportunities… ## [Pakistan Marked Women in Diplomacy Day as Ambassador Aisha Farooqui Honours Female Diplomatic Trailblazers](https://www.newsleaf.com/pakistan-marked-women-in-diplomacy-day-as-ambassador-aisha-farooqui-honours-female-diplomatic-trailblazers/) _2026-07-03 · admin · NewsLeaf_ Pakistan’s Ambassador to Portugal, Aisha Farooqui, has marked Women in Diplomacy Day by paying tribute to the women who paved the way before her, highlighting their role in strengthening relations between Pakistan and Portugal. In a message shared on social media, Ambassador Farooqui reflected on the significance of serving as Pakistan’s seventh female ambassador to \[…\] The post Pakistan Marked… ## [Oliver Dowden MP unveils the plaque for New Complex Dementia Hub at Radley Care Home](https://www.newsleaf.com/oliver-dowden-mp-unveils-the-plaque-for-new-complex-dementia-hub-at-radley-care-home/) _2026-07-03 · admin · NewsLeaf_ Former Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden has officially unveiled a new Complex Dementia Hub at Radley Care Home, praising staff for their dedication to delivering specialist care and supporting residents within the local community. Sharing the news following his visit, Dowden described it as “wonderful” to return to the care home and take part in \[…\] The post Oliver Dowden MP unveils the plaque… ## [Pakistan Ambassador Meets Belgian MP Franky Demon to Strengthen Pakistan-Belgium Relations](https://www.newsleaf.com/pakistan-ambassador-meets-belgian-mp-franky-demon-to-strengthen-pakistan-belgium-relations/) _2026-07-03 · admin · NewsLeaf_ Pakistan’s Ambassador to Belgium, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, met Belgian federal parliamentarian Franky Demon to discuss ways to strengthen Pakistan-Belgium relations, with talks focusing on parliamentary cooperation, trade, education and cultural exchanges. According to the Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels, Ambassador Rahim Hayat held talks with Franky Demon, a Member of the Federal Parliament of… ## [NEWS: Margaret Mullane MP Praises Community Spirit at Food Bank Launch](https://www.newsleaf.com/news-margaret-mullane-mp-praises-community-spirit-at-food-bank-launch/) _2026-07-03 · admin · NewsLeaf_ Margaret Mullane MP has praised the compassion and commitment of local faith groups after attending the launch of the Evangelical Missions Ministry’s new food bank initiative, Together We Share. The Dagenham and Rainham MP was invited to speak at the launch event, which brought together community leaders, volunteers and faith representatives committed to supporting local \[…\] The post NEWS:… ## [FOOD REVIEW: Luck Bros Kopi in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia](https://www.newsleaf.com/food-review-luck-bros-kopi-in-kuala-lumpur-malaysia/) _2026-06-07 · admin · NewsLeaf_ Ready to fill your tummy after exploring the bustling streets of Kuala Lumpur? If the answer is yes, then I’ve got the perfect spot where you can grab a bite to eat and cool off with a refreshing drink before heading back out to discover more of the city. Nestled on Petaling Street, in the \[…\] The post FOOD REVIEW: Luck Bros Kopi in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia appeared first on NewsLeaf . ## [Sonia Kumar MP to Hold Community “Meet Your MP” Session in Dudley](https://www.newsleaf.com/sonia-kumar-mp-to-hold-community-meet-your-mp-session-in-dudley/) _2026-05-27 · admin · NewsLeaf_ Residents in Dudley will have the opportunity to speak directly with their local MP this weekend as Sonia Kumar hosts a special “Meet Your MP” session at the Compton Care shop in the Churchill Shopping Centre. The event, taking place on Saturday 30 May from 10am until 12 noon, is designed to give local people \[…\] The post Sonia Kumar MP to Hold Community “Meet Your MP” Session in Dudley appeared… ## [Labour MP Dr Zubir Ahmed spent Bank Holiday Monday carrying out kidney transplants](https://www.newsleaf.com/labour-mp-dr-zubir-ahmed-mp-spent-bank-holiday-monday-carrying-out-kidney-transplants/) _2026-05-27 · admin · NewsLeaf_ Labour MP Dr Zubir Ahmed has been praised online after sharing a glimpse into the balancing act between public service and political life, revealing that he spent his bank holiday Monday carrying out kidney transplants before heading straight onto the campaign trail in Makerfield the following day. In a post shared on social media, Dr \[…\] The post Labour MP Dr Zubir Ahmed spent Bank Holiday Monday… ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/O5LBfiKR0K8P) _2026-05-27 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [Man who threatened to kill Jews to be sentenced](https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2026/05/man-who-threatened-to-kill-jews-to-be-sentenced/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=man-who-threatened-to-kill-jews-to-be-sentenced) _2026-05-21 · Yassmine Tabka · Eastlondonlines_ A man who shouted death threats at a synagogue manager and some members of the Jewish community in north London will be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on Friday, May 22. Tavius Jean Charles, 36, from Hackney in east London, pleaded guilty last month to eight offences against six victims of religiously aggravated threatening behaviour and religiously aggravated criminal damage. The offences… ## [Africa for a day: Pop up market to ‘transform’ heart of East End](https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2026/05/africa-for-a-day-pop-up-market-to-transform-heart-of-east-end/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=africa-for-a-day-pop-up-market-to-transform-heart-of-east-end) _2026-05-20 · Yassmine Tabka · Eastlondonlines_ A workshop on suya, the nutty dry spice rub originally from Nigeria. Menswear from Rwanda. A live Afrobeats performance. An Africa-inspired shopping experience with a side order of cultural offerings returns to London’s Spitalfields Market on Monday, May 25, at the end of the long bank holiday weekend. Pop Up Africa, a London-based events organisation founded in 2013, says the Spitalfields event… ## [Calls for an inquiry as Polanski says ‘sorry’ for failing to pay council tax](https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2026/05/green-leader-zack-polanski-says-sorry-for-failing-to-pay-council-tax-amid-calls-for-inquiry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=green-leader-zack-polanski-says-sorry-for-failing-to-pay-council-tax-amid-calls-for-inquiry) _2026-05-12 · Yassmine Tabka · Eastlondonlines_ Green Party leader Zack Polanski has said ‘sorry’ for failing to pay the correct council tax while living on a houseboat in east London, amid calls for an investigation into his conduct as an elected member of the London Assembly. Polanski had previously told The Times that he lived on the houseboat only “occasionally” but an advertisement for its sale last week by his partner said the boat had… ## [Health Minister Dr Zubir Ahmed MP Pays Tribute to NHS Nurses on International Nurses Day](https://www.newsleaf.com/health-minister-dr-zubir-ahmed-mp-pays-tribute-to-nhs-nurses-on-international-nurses-day/) _2026-05-12 · admin · NewsLeaf_ Dr Zubir Ahmed MP has paid tribute to nurses across the NHS on International Nurses Day, praising their “extraordinary” compassion, professionalism and dedication to patients and families. In a heartfelt message marking the occasion, the Glasgow South West MP reflected on his own two decades of experience working within the NHS as a surgeon, including \[…\] The post Health Minister Dr Zubir Ahmed MP… ## [Man charged with arson following Whitechapel synagogue fire](https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2026/05/two-arrested-over-anti-terrorism-investigation-into-whitechapel-synagogue-fire/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=two-arrested-over-anti-terrorism-investigation-into-whitechapel-synagogue-fire) _2026-05-11 · Yassmine Tabka · Eastlondonlines_ A 45-year-old man has been charged with arson with intent to endanger life in connection to the attack at a former synagogue in the East End on May 5. Moses Edwards, from Wanstead, appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on Tuesday and was remanded in custody until a further hearing next month. The fire at the East London Central Synagogue building in Whitechapel was deliberately lit at 5:16 BST… ## [Local elections: Conservatives cling on in Croydon as Perry remains mayor](https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2026/05/local-elections-conservatives-cling-to-power-in-croydon-and-mayor-jason-perry-is-back/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=local-elections-conservatives-cling-to-power-in-croydon-and-mayor-jason-perry-is-back) _2026-05-11 · ELL Admin · Eastlondonlines_ Jason Perry has scraped through to a second mayoral term on a council where no party holds a majority. Kasper McLeish reports: Croydon council will remain under no overall control after both Labour and the Conservatives failed to win a majority in the May 7 local election. Labour and the Labour and Co-operative Party won 30 seats together, down four from 2022. The Conservatives got 28 seats after… ## [Local elections: Two ELL boroughs go Green decisively to end legacy Labour rule; Rahman and Perry return](https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2026/05/local-elections-2026-ell-boroughs-vote-decisively-to-end-legacy-labour-rule/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=local-elections-2026-ell-boroughs-vote-decisively-to-end-legacy-labour-rule) _2026-05-11 · Meena Iyer · Eastlondonlines_ In the crucial local elections, two EastLondonLines boroughs have voted to cut traditional ties with Labour, shaking up a system that has long dominated the capitol, even as a clear difference was revealed between London’s choices and the rest of England. With Hackney and Lewisham becoming two of the three London councils wrested by the Green Party from years of Labour control, this year’s local… ## [Local elections: Greens sweep Labour from power in Hackney](https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2026/05/local-elections-greens-sweep-labour-from-power-in-hackney/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=local-elections-greens-sweep-labour-from-power-in-hackney) _2026-05-11 · ELL Admin · Eastlondonlines_ A Labour stronghold for nearly a quarter century, Hackney has flipped to the Greens. Kasper McLeish reports The Green Party has taken control of Hackney Council in a landslide win that saw Labour ousted from the borough for the first time in 24 years. The Hackney Greens now hold 42 of the borough’s 57 seats, while Labour has dropped from 50 councillors to just nine. The Greens went into the May 7… ## [Local elections: Rahman triumphs again in Tower Hamlets](https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2026/05/local-elections-lutfur-rahman-triumphs-again-in-tower-hamlets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=local-elections-lutfur-rahman-triumphs-again-in-tower-hamlets) _2026-05-11 · Yassmine Tabka · Eastlondonlines_ As both Greens and Reform gained power across London, Tower Hamlets remained an outlier with control retained by Luftur Rahman and his Aspire Party. Yassmine Tabka reports Lutfur Rahman has secured another term as the executive mayor of Tower Hamlets and led his Aspire party to an overall majority in a clear sign of the independent party’s hold on the council. Rahman retained the mayoralty with… ## [Stop CI/CD & Supply-Chain Attacks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ePOn43tKksLc) _2026-05-11 · **Sponsored**_ Per-PR: 17 CI/CD checks and package malware scans with inline Check Run findings. ## [Labour hopeful Rashid Hussain vows fight for early cancer screening after mother’s death](https://www.newsleaf.com/labour-hopeful-rashi-hussain-vows-fight-for-early-cancer-screening-after-mothers-death/) _2026-05-07 · admin · NewsLeaf_ Scottish Labour hopeful Rashid Hussain has pledged to campaign for faster access to lung cancer screening in Scotland after the sudden death of his mother from lung cancer last year. Mr Hussain, who is standing to become the MSP for Glasgow Southside, said his family’s experience exposed what he described as a major gap in \[…\] The post Labour hopeful Rashid Hussain vows fight for early cancer…