They say that bookmakers rarely get it wrong, but I’d love to know the person setting the odds for unpredictable Tower Hamlets election.
Sporting Bet has opened a book here. At 11am this morning, they had Helal Abbas at 2/11 odds-on favourite, with Lutfur Rahman at 8/1, John Griffiths and Neil King at 16/1 and Alan Duffell at 100/1.
In the past hour, money must have flowed to Lutfur. As at 12.20pm, he’s come in to 3/1 and Abbas has drifted to 2/7.
My bet is that will continue to change.
Trial by Jeory 
Lol about IFE supporters putting bets on lutfur.
Expect abbas to pull ahead once punters factor in second preferences. But if course, the very same punters said poplar and limehouse would be a Tory win in points during the GE campaign.
Mayor Abbas it will be me thinks
I see that they have now stopped taking bets, wonder what that means?
No, they are continously changing the odds just like all bets! Keep visiting and you will be able to bet… Hold on Shahed Ali your forbidden from gambling arent ya?
ELECTED MAYOR FOR TOWER HAMLETS
Why support Helal Abbas?
” I am supporting Helal Abbas because he is a local person ,who grew up in Tower Hamlets and has
been active in politics, community development and housing movements.He was one of the founders of
he Bangladeshi Youth Movement, campaigning against racism back in the 70s.As a local Councillor
and Leader of the Council he has served all sections of our multi-cultural community. I also believe
that the experience he has gained over the years will help him to fight for the rights and entitlements of
the people from the East end of London.”
Why oppose the Tories and liberal Democrats?
“The draconian cuts to be introduced by the coalition government, will reduce public services and
disproportionately impact upon the poorer sections of the community in the East End of London. The
radical welfare reforms, higher student tuition fees and reduction in welfare benefits will cause
hardship to the poorer sections of the community .The Tories are no real friends of ordinary families.
They originated and exist for the richer sections of the community and people like Lord Ashcroft. The
Liberal Democrats, who are usually regarded as the political conscience of the nation have also sold
out to the Tories for a few Ministerial positions”.
Why support Labour?
“Although Labour has moved away from it’s origins, but it is still the mainstream political party that
will defend the interests of the ordinary people of this country , together with the trade union
movements.Labour will support the people of Tower Hamlets through:
• Investment in social housing for those who cannot afford to buy their own homes
• Investment in inner city development, regeneration and environmental improvements
• Investment in training and job opportunities for the unemployed and support small businesses
• Investment in youth , social and community facilities
• Investment in education for low income families
• Invest in projects that will create understanding and harmony between different communities
The labour party is the only alternative to conservatives, as a party in waiting to form the next
government. Political promises cannot be delivered without power and this is why I am urging
everyone to support Labour’s Helal Abbas”
Way forward?
• ” RESPECT has been rejected by the people of Tower Hamlets at the last election and
therefore we cannot support a candidate fronted by George Galloway. It’s time for Galloway
to return home!
• We cannot support a candidate , who allegedly has links with covert Islamic extremists
through the Islamic Forum of Europe, those who also allegedly support JAMAT war criminals
in Bangladesh, who were responsible for raping of our women and genocide of Bengalis who
were fighting for our cultural and national emancipation from foreign army rule. Delwar
Hussain Syedi of JAMAT has been a regular preacher and fundraiser at the London Muslim
Centre.This begs the question-who gives them the right to use the public funded East London
Mosque-a place of worship- for their political base and campaigns?
• Vote for a secular candidate, who is an east ender and therefore obliged to serve the local
community.We can make him accountable.As ethnic minorities we need to belong to
mainstream political parties to promote our interests. THIS IS WHY MY PLEA IS TO VOTE
FOR LABOUR’S HELAL ABBAS ON THURSDAY 21st of OCTOBER
Sahab Uddin Ahmed Belal
Journalist
London
15th October 2010
I think the odds will change now after KEN LIVINGSTONE’S DRAMATIC INTERVENTION.
CHECKOUT:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-11569758