I now have a Substack. It's called BY ANY MACHINE NECESSARY and will examine how the powerful are using technology to reshape the world around us and how policymakers can regain control. Have a read of the first post below & subscribe to get it sent to your inbox. open.substack.com/pub/areeqcho...

None of this would have happened without the incredible work of retiring Canning Town North councillor and our candidate for Mayor of Newham @areeq.bsky.social. Thank you Areeq, your leadership built this moment and we will work tirelessly to deliver your manifesto.

And finally, congratulations to our three additional West Ham and Beckton councillors: Cllr Imogen Anderson (Canning Town North), Cllr Poojitha Konkati (Royal Albert) and Cllr Ibrahim Alom (West Ham). All three are also new @younggreens.bsky.social councillors!

Congratulations to Cllr Rob Callender and Cllr Shabd Pyari, elected to represent Royal Victoria – two of our five new West Ham and Beckton councillors!

Topping off our Green councillors in the Stratford and Bow constituency, we're delighted that Forest Gate South has elected THREE Green councillors – Cllr Arshan Baskaran, Cllr Zahra Kheyre, and Cllr Jack Pickard!

Congratulations to Cllr Kelly Drake and Cllr Ren Tilbury, our new Green councillors in Maryland ward!

We're delighted that long time Green target Forest Gate North has elected a Green councillor for the first time ever – congratulations to Cllr Matthew Carlisle!

Congratulations to our Stratford councillors, including returning councillor @dannny-k.bsky.social and new councillors Cllr Chae Ho Hwang and Cllr Sonia Quintero

Congratulations to our group of SIXTEEN Newham Green Party Councillors, fighting for their communities day in and day out. Let's meet them 👇 Starting with @natehiggins.bsky.social re-elected to Stratford Olympic Park joined by new Green councillor @joehudsonsmall.bsky.social, with a huge majority!

Polls are open today from 7am until 10pm. Vote for the Green Party and for Areeq Chowdhury as Mayor of Newham.

We believe @newhamgreens.bsky.social & @areeq.bsky.social are the only party & mayoral candidate who will continue the good work that’s been done so far & take us forward to a cleaner, greener & healthier Newham.

The polls are clear: only the Green Party can beat Labour across Newham on Thursday 7 May. Vote for Green Party Councillors and for Areeq Chowdhury as Mayor of Newham.

Newham, it's time for change.

On Friday 1 May, I shared a video of a public argument with a Newham Independents Party candidate that took place outside a primary school in East Ham. With reflection and discussion with local Green Party members, I have decided to remove this video.

Fantastic amount of support for the Green Party in East Ham, Stratford, and Green Street yesterday. There are just 5 days to go. If you're able to spare an hour or two, come and join us on the campaign trail.

On Thursday 7 May, we have a once in a generation opportunity to close the chapter on the politics of old and begin something new. I repeat my call for Mehmood Mirza to put the people of Newham first and end his campaign for Mayor. I encourage all to instead vote Green in the Mayoral election.

As people realise that Newham Labour have no principles and the Newham Independents have no plan, the Green Party is experiencing a huge surge in support across the borough. The polls suggest this is going to be a very close race and it's clear that only the Green Party can beat Labour on 7 May.

The polls are clear. Only the Green Party can beat Labour in Newham. I urge Mehmood Mirza to put the people of Newham first, focus on campaigning for his council seat, and end his campaign for Mayor. By working together we can beat Labour and achieve an enormous amount of change for our borough.

On Thursday 7 May, we have a once in a generation opportunity to transform our community and build a Newham we can be proud of. The polls are clear: only the Green Party can beat Labour in this election and every single vote is going to count. 📷 Anahita Hatami

This is going to be the most competitive election in our borough's history. Every single vote is going to count. 9 days to go. On Thursday 7 May, vote Green and help us build a Newham we can be proud of.

Three articles to read before you vote in Newham on Thursday 7 May: 1. www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-newh... 2. forestgate.net/2026/04/27/w... 3. newham.greenparty.org.uk/2026/04/16/g...

On Thursday 7 May, we have a once in a generation opportunity to vote for change and transform Newham. As Mayor, I will build a Newham we can be proud of. Join our campaign. There's just 10 days to go.

That hopeful, better future, that we all know is possible, is within our grasp. On Thursday 7 May, vote for the Green Party and help us build a Newham we can be proud of.

The election for Mayor of Newham on Thursday 7 May is between the Labour Party and the Green Party. The polls have the Newham Independents behind us in third place. This is going to be a very close election and every vote will count. Join our campaign and help us build a Newham we can be proud of.

Thank you to every single volunteer that is out with us this weekend on the campaign trail. Your efforts are making a huge difference & will help the Green Party win across Newham on Thursday 7 May. There's just 11 days to go. Come and join us - we need you! @zackpolanski.bsky.social 📷 aldoshoots

The Green Party is making so many people hopeful. And I get it - I feel it too. Met hundreds of people today in Redbridge, Newham, Hackney and Lambeth. So many people making hope normal again with a plan too. Join.greenparty.org.uk 📸 - Aldoshoots

Great hearing from @areeq.bsky.social while we wait for @zackpolanski.bsky.social – this is Newham’s most competitive election ever. It’s between the same-old Labour party, the “independent” landlord party, or Greens who will root out corruption and work hard for residents.

If you are satisfied with how things are and want to see more of the same, then vote for the continuity Labour candidate. But if you agree with me, that we deserve better than this, vote Green on Thursday 7 May. As Mayor of Newham, I'll ensure we have the best possible environment to live in.

Join us in Newham this Saturday where we'll be joined by Green Party leader, Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social The polls have us within touching distance of beating Labour. Every door we knock, and every voter we speak to, will make all the difference. actionnetwork.org/events/big-d...

It was fantastic to check out the amazing circular economy work being undertaken at Tipping Point East and to sit down with the East End Trades Guild. If elected Mayor of Newham on Thursday 7 May, I will support our small businesses so that they can thrive long term.

The delivery of our manifesto will transform Newham, alleviate poverty, drastically improve our environment, and tackle the housing crisis. On Thursday 7 May, vote Green and help us build a Newham we can be proud of.

As YouGov's MRP shows today, the election in Newham on Thursday 7 May is between the Labour Party and the Green Party. The Newham Independents are behind us in third place and the Tories, Reform, and Lib Dems have no chance whatsoever of winning the Mayoralty.

Tell your Indian friends, family, and neighbours to vote Brother Chowdhury (Green Party) for Mayor of Newham on Thursday 7 May. 🇮🇳

Newham council investigates Labour mayoral candidate's past flat purchase www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-newh...

Tell your Pakistani friends, family, and neighbours to vote Chowdhury Sahib (Green Party) for Mayor of Newham on Thursday 7 May. 🇵🇰

Tell your Bangladeshi friends, family, and neighbours to vote Chowdhury Bhai (Green Party) for Mayor of Newham on Thursday 7 May. 🇧🇩

The Newham Mayor election on Thursday 7 May is between the Labour Party and the Green Party. If elected, I will spend my first hundred days delivering for the people of Newham whereas Labour's candidate is likely to spend his first hundred days under investigation. 🎥 Revive FM / Newham Voices

Here's a link to Newham Labour's 2026 manifesto which has been leaked onto the internet ahead of publication: forestgate.net/wp-content/u... They can't even control the release of their own manifesto, yet they expect you to trust them to control the finances of Newham Council.

Does me proud as a former St Bons boy myself.

We are delighted to see the Newham Green Party have published their manifesto today & included in it a promise to tackle our streets, making them both cleaner & safer for all. Thank you @newhamgreens.bsky.social @areeq.bsky.social actionnetwork.org/user_files/u...

🚲 #StreetsForCycling Pledge 🚲 Areeq Chowdhury @areeq.bsky.social, Green Party candidate for Mayor of Newham: "With the aim of ensuring residents can cycle safely to their school, local high street, and local park, we will seek to finish four key cycle routes across Newham…"

The Green Party's manifesto, published today, sets out our plan to build a Newham we can be proud of. Read it here newham.greenparty.org.uk/2026-manifes...

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! 🗞️ Our next borough-wide leaflet is being sent out across Newham this week. On Thursday 7 May, vote for the Green Party and help build a Newham we can be proud of.

Looking forward to doorknocking in Newham next Sunday getting out the #GetGreensElected - #VoteGreen message. If you've got a few hours and that's around your patch, hope to see you there! actionnetwork.org/events/doork...

Thank you so much to all the incredible volunteers who joined us out on the campaign trail yesterday for our biggest ever action day. Thank you also to the amazing organisers and, of course, to @zackpolanski.bsky.social. Say it quietly, but I think Newham might be about to go Green on 7 May.

I'm pleased to have been officially confirmed today as the Green Party's candidate for Mayor of Newham. We are fighting to win on 7 May. Join our campaign and help us build a Newham we can be proud of.

Finally a mayoral candidate not talking about going backwards on cars! We’d like more details on what this review would involve, but it’s a promising start!

Excellent from Areeq. Vote Areeq Chowdhury for Mayor of Newham.

More traffic. Worse air. Less money for public services. That's what Labour is proposing for Newham. Watch this before you vote on 7 May.