Dear Editor
I am honoured to have been re-elected as Assembly Member for the constituency of City and East London, the area where I live and have been proud to serve for the last twelve years, and I would like to thank the voters for the overwhelming level of support they have given me.
Despite not winning the Mayoralty we will continue the serious business of scrutinising and holding the Mayor to account and my constituents can be assured I will continue to work hard on this.
During the election campaign residents spoke to me about their concerns. Top of the list was the economy and fears for the future but the spiralling cost of living, the lack of affordable housing and the high cost of public transport were up there too.
I look forward to serving you for a further four years.