NEWHAM Mayor Robin Wales was forced to flee protesters on Monday night after labelling local homeless mums a “bunch of Trots” during a council meeting.

Mr Wales was confronted by the mums and their supporters for his comments when he left the council’s monthly meeting. 

The Labour mayor refused to answer their questions about the social housing shortage and was bustled through the crowds by body guards before driving away. 

Dozens protested outside Newham Town Hall during the hour-long council meeting after being denied entry. 

They were told by security guards that the council meeting was a “private function” and that the public gallery was closed for refurbishment. 

A small group were shown into a small room to watch the meeting be broadcast on TV. 

“Every time we come here to lobby we are never allowed in the public gallery”, a woman in the group told security.

“Robin Wales does a very courageous speech from the council chamber but doesn’t actually speak to anybody.”

Protesters unfurled their banners outside and a supportive samba band rallied local people passing by — turning what was meant to be a quiet event into a community festival.

Events heated up when the meeting came to an end and councillors started exiting the building.

The mums had hoped to speak to the mayor and some of Newham’s 60 Labour councillors before and after the meeting. 

But Mr Wales shoved through the mothers’ supporters, grabbing one man by the shoulder, before being escorted past the crowds by two more men in suits. 

The scenes were similar to those at a community fair earlier this summer when Mr Wales made aggressive gestures to protesting mums.

E15 Mothers spokeswoman Jasmine Stone told the Star she was “overwhelmed” by all the support. 

But her frustration was visible when talking about Mr Wales and his disdainful attitude towards their occupation the Carpenter’s estate. 

“These flats are beautiful and ready to be moved into. There is no reason why families couldn’t have a home for life here today,” said Ms Stone.

“We demand that Newham stop evictions and fill these empty homes with secure tenancies now.”