Sir Robert Andrew "Robin" Wales (born 18 January 1955) is a Labour Party politician who has, since 2002, served as Mayor of the London Borough of Newham. He was Leader of Newham Council from 1995 to 2002 and a Councillor 1982-86; and 1992-95. More information on the Wikipedia page [1], and also [2], [3] and [4]