Stephen has had the chance to thank former East Ham councillors who stepped down at the local elections in May.
The group were joined at a reception in the House of Commons by Labour’s Shadow Business Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds who thanked the group for their work on behalf of the Labour Party. They included Rev Quintin Peppiatt, Ayesha Chowdhury, Moniba Khan, Suga Thekkeppurayil and Muhammad Ali.
Speaking afterwards, Stephen said: “Being a councillor is hugely demanding, but at the same time perhaps a little under-appreciated. All those who stepped down last May served our community well.
“It was a privilege to host them in Parliament, and, on behalf of the community, to also thank them for their work.”