Forhad Hussain won May's mayoral election but Labour lost its commanding majority for the first time in Newham's history. He admits where the party went wrong — and how he plans to win voters back
Council research reveals sharp geographic divides, from 66 per cent in Stratford and West Ham to just 39 per cent in Forest Gate — as the borough's over-65 population is set to grow by a fifth within five years
Mayor Forhad Hussain has recommended Maria Christofi as the town hall's new chief executive, with a full council vote due next month. If approved, she would be Newham's third chief executive in three years
