Politics Archive

Fate of British-Iranian prisoners still unknown as new charges emerge

Activists in Tower Hamlets fighting for the release of a British-Iranian mother imprisoned in Iran joined a rally in central …

by Kayly Quinn Grana/ October 13, 2017/ News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

News in brief

 Mayor in pledge to boost police numbers in Hackney   The Mayor of Tower Hamlets has pledged to increase the number …

by Joe Lyness/ October 10, 2017/ Crime, Local News, News, Politics/

Activists criticise inadequate government action in #FreeNazanin campaign

Activists in Tower Hamlets have called for greater action from the UK government in the campaign to free a British-Iranian …

by Matty Edwards/ September 28, 2017/ Lead Stories, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Croydon Councillors clash over funding of failing child services

Senior members of Croydon Council have clashed over the importance of funding in children’s services that were rated as “inadequate” …

by Matty Edwards/ September 19, 2017/ Croydon, Lead Stories, News, Politics/

Tower Hamlets Deputy Mayor stands down

Deputy Mayor Rachel Saunders, who led the Child Services Department condemned by Ofsted for “serious failures” has submitted her resignation …

by Alex Wilson/ August 9, 2017/ Lead Stories, Local News, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Rashan Charles swallowed ‘paracetamol and caffeine mix’

The object removed from Rashan Charles’ throat after he was apprehended by police was “a mixture of paracetamol and caffeine …

by Alex Wilson/ August 4, 2017/ Crime, Hackney, Lead Stories, Local News, News, Politics/

New film breaks the silence on the Roma Holocaust

Almost a thousand years ago, in the 11th century DC, Northern Indian warrior tribes left their homeland, directed to the …

by Giulia Fassone/ August 2, 2017/ Arts, Arts Features, Hackney, Politics, Society/

Cambridge student investigated for tweeting “all white people are racist” following Rashan Charles protest

An investigation has been launched into a former Croydon school pupil who tweeted that white people had “colonised” Dalston following …

by Alex Wilson/ August 1, 2017/ Crime, Croydon, Hackney, Lead Stories, Local News, News, Politics/

PM urged to tackle knife crime epidemic

Croydon’s knife crime epidemic needs urgent government action, according to the area’s newest MP, and she lost no time in …

by Alex Wilson/ July 24, 2017/ Crime, Croydon, Lewisham, News, Politics/

Council postpones food waste collection service until October

A food waste collection service that was due to start in Lewisham in June has been postponed until October, the …

by Giulia Fassone/ July 2, 2017/ Data, Environment, Lewisham, News, Politics/

Community-run cinema celebrates third anniversary after overcoming bankruptcy fears

Deptford Cinema, a community-based and volunteer-run organisation, celebrates its third anniversary this summer after overcoming a potentially devastating financial situation …

by Giulia Fassone/ June 28, 2017/ Arts, Arts Features, Events, Meet The Traders, News, Politics/

Hackney to celebrate the life of Jo Cox

Thousands gather to remember Jo Cox. Pic: Garry Knight Hackney will come together tomorrow to celebrate the life of murdered MP …

by Benedetta Ricci/ June 16, 2017/ Crime, Croydon, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, People, Politics, Society, Tower Hamlets, What's On This Week/

#ELLection: Hackney results

Diane Abbott increased her majority in Hackney North and Stoke Newington last night by 11,000 in a landslide victory – …

by Alastair Norton/ June 9, 2017/ ELLection, ELLElections, Hackney, Lead Stories, Politics/

#ELLection live 2017

03.35am Labour seat for Lewisham West & Penge makes it a Labour Lewisham once again   Labour’s Ellie Reeves has …

by ELL Admin/ June 8, 2017/ Croydon, ELLection, ELLElections, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, Politics/

#ELLection: What lies ahead for young people and their careers

Young voters care passionately about issues such as job security – an issue that has not been centre stage of …

by Alice French/ June 7, 2017/ Croydon, ELLection, Hackney, Lewisham, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Young voters could sway Croydon

Croydon Central is one of six constituencies where less than 7,000 newly registered voters could rob the Tories of their …

by Matty Edwards/ June 7, 2017/ Croydon, Lead Stories, News, Politics/

#ELLection: How the future of energy could affect your vote

The environment has not been topping the agenda in this year’s election campaign but for Hackney resident and renewable energy expert Agamemnon …

by Imogen Lodewyke/ June 5, 2017/ Croydon, ELLection, Hackney, Lewisham, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Stormzy used to push support for Labour in Croydon

Leaflets have been printed and posted around Croydon Central by Labour supporters urging people to vote for their party in the general …

by Eshna Mangat/ June 5, 2017/ Croydon, News, Politics/

#ELLection: Our campaign to urge young people to vote

With only days to go until the general election, we at EastLondonLines believe it is vital to get young people voting and …

by Eshna Mangat/ May 30, 2017/ Croydon, ELLection, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

VIDEO: #ELLection, How will residents of Lewisham West and Penge vote on June 8?

Following the resignation of Labour MP Jim Dowd, ELL asked voters in the Forest Hill ward of Lewisham West and Penge …

by Charlotte Leedham/ May 16, 2017/ ELLection, Lewisham, Local News, News, Politics, Uncategorized/

#ELLection: Hackney candidates tell us why they deserve your vote

The candidates for Hackney North and Stoke Newington and Hackney South and Shoreditch have been officially announced by the four …

by Rianna Newman/ May 12, 2017/ ELLection, Hackney, Lead Stories, Local News, News, Politics/

ELLection: Football fan Willow, 72, fights Lewisham East as Pro-Millwall candidate

Ardent Millwall fan, Willow Winston, has announced she will be fighting as an independent candidate for the Lewisham East seat …

by Rianna Newman/ May 11, 2017/ ELLection, Lewisham, News, Politics/

#ELLection: Crime, poverty, mental health – the issues our MPs must tackle

With the general election now just four weeks away, ELL takes a look at some of the key issues that each of …

by Rianna Newman/ May 10, 2017/ Crime, Croydon, ELLection, Environment, Hackney, Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

#ELLection How young voters can make a difference

While statistics from past general elections suggest a downward trend in voting among young people, close to half of voters …

by Victoria Lancaster/ May 10, 2017/ Data, ELLection, Politics, Society/

#ELLection: East London voter turnout on the rise – but could be better

The turnout rate for east London has risen steadily over the past 10 years, to the point where it is …

by Imogen Mills/ May 9, 2017/ Croydon, Data, ELLection, Hackney, Lewisham, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

#ELLection Green Party gives voters chance to stay in the EU

The Green Party has told the people of Hackney they will have the chance to vote again on EU membership if …

by Sarah Oladokun/ May 9, 2017/ EU Referendum, Hackney, Politics/

#ELLection: Ellie Reeves reveals her plans for Lewisham West and Penge

Avoiding a hard Brexit, remaining part of the single market and prioritising local issues are the election promises forming the campaign …

by Charlotte Leedham/ May 2, 2017/ Education, ELLElections, General Features, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, Politics, Society/

#ELLection: Croydon Central to be hard fought as parties fight slender margin

Few constituencies in the country will be as tightly fought as Croydon Central in the run-up to next month’s general …

by Joseph Green/ May 2, 2017/ Croydon, ELLElections, Features, Local News, Politics, Society/

Politics and pollution: which party will save Tower Hamlets’ air?

With the general election fast approaching, Eastlondonlines spoke to representatives of the four main political parties to hear their plans …

by Rianna Newman/ May 1, 2017/ Environment, Health, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

#ELLection: Tower Hamlets hoping to maintain Labour stronghold

The two Labour MPs representing the constituencies within Tower Hamlets will be hoping to retain their relatively safe seats on …

by Rebecca Holmshaw/ April 28, 2017/ ELLElections, Lead Stories, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

#ELLection: Lewisham MP Jim Dowd will not defend seat at general election

Labour MP Jim Dowd, who has served Lewisham West and Penge for 25 years, is to stand down following the …

by Charlotte Leedham/ April 26, 2017/ ELLElections, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, Politics, Uncategorized/

#ELLection: Hackney Lib Dems look to be thorn in Labour’s side

Hackney residents may have noticed that the Liberal Democrats have already started campaigning in earnest. They are targeting the Labour …

by Oliver Chapman/ April 26, 2017/ ELLElections, Hackney, Lead Stories, Politics, Specials, Uncategorized/

#ELLection: East London boroughs prepare for polling day 2017

Following Prime Minister Theresa May’s decision to hold a snap general election on June 8, Eastlondonlines is launching a series of election-based …

by Victoria Lancaster/ April 26, 2017/ ELLElections, Lead Stories, Politics, Specials, Uncategorized/

Does Sadiq deserve his ‘Green Mayor’ reputation?

Sadiq Khan’s mayoral election manifesto was filled with promises to reduce air pollution in the capital. He pledged to introduce …

by Casper Hughes/ March 30, 2017/ Environment, Lead Stories, Politics, Transport/

New Lewisham mayoral candidate wants to battle “wasteful spending”

Not only does Ross Archer, prospective mayoral candidate for Lewisham 2018, want a cleaner Lewisham, he is also questioning affordable …

by Madeline White/ March 24, 2017/ Lewisham, News, Politics/

Tower Hamlets fights Brexit on behalf of resident EU nationals

The Mayor of London  Sadiq Khan has prompted the Prime Minister Theresa May to give EU nationals living in Tower Hamlets the right …

by Eshna Mangat/ March 20, 2017/ EU Referendum, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Brexit arts debate coming to Bethnal Green 

Artists and creatives are taking part in a series of debates about the future of the arts in post-Brexit Europe, being …

by Rianna Newman/ March 14, 2017/ Arts, EU Referendum, Events, Tower Hamlets/

VIDEO: Lewisham hospital joins NHS protest 

Lewisham hospital staff joined the tens of thousands of protesters who marched on Saturday in protest against proposed NHS cuts that …

by Imogen Mills/ March 7, 2017/ Health, Lewisham, Politics, Save Lewisham A&E, Videos/

‘Tower Hamlets Together’ rejected by Electoral Commission

The former Tower Hamlets mayor Lutfur Rahman is thought to be behind a bid to launch a new political party which …

by Imogen Mills/ March 3, 2017/ Lead Stories, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Former Mayor Rahman tries to overturn ban

Lutfur Rahman, the disgraced former mayor of Tower Hamlets, is requesting judicial review at the High Court of his five-year …

by Katie Thompson/ February 8, 2017/ Lead Stories, Local News, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/