Don’t take down your St George’s Cross

ROMFORD, ENGLAND - MAY 02: A faded St George's flag flutters on a lamp post at the end of a shopping area in the Harold Hill area on May 02, 2026 in Romford, England.

According to data from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government for Havering, Harold Hill East is the most deprived area in the borough - ranking in the top 10 per cent across the country for highest levels of deprivation.

In the upcoming May 2026 local elections, the London Borough of Havering has emerged as a primary target for Reform UK, with polling suggesting the party could secure over 35% of the vote and potentially take control of the 55-seat council.

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