Daughter launches funeral crowd funding for Windrush victim
The daughter of Hubert Howard, a victim of the Windrush scandal, is crowdfunding for the funeral of her father who …
Politics Archive
McDonald’s and Union in dispute over ‘McStrike’ numbers
McDonald’s claim just three striking workers were officially at the London ‘McStrike’ that took place earlier this week, disputing union …
November 15, 2019/
Employment, Local News, Politics/
#GE2019: Owen Jones rallies Labour campaigners in Croydon Central
Activist and journalist Owen Jones went door to door in Croydon Central last night to convince residents of the marginal …
November 14, 2019/
Croydon, ELLElections, Politics/
#GE2019: Labour candidate wins parental activism award
The prospective Labour Party candidate for the Croydon South constituency has been recognised for her campaigning work on behalf of …
November 13, 2019/
Croydon, ELLElections, Music, Politics, Uncategorized/
Lewisham McDonald’s strikers join march on Downing Street
Striking McDonald’s workers from Lewisham joined dozens of others yesterday in a march on Downing Street to protest at low …
#GE2019 Brexit Party candidate moved to Croydon Central after Farage pledge
The Brexit Party parliamentary candidate for Croydon South has been relocated to Croydon Central, following Nigel Farage’s pledge not to …
November 13, 2019/
Croydon, ELLElections, News, Politics/
Church faces questions over campaigning in Croydon council by-election
The Charity Commission is to contact a controversial church over allegations that it was involved in party political activity in …
November 13, 2019/
Croydon, Lead Stories, News, Politics/
Lewisham Labour candidate Ellie Reeves gives birth
Ellie Reeves, the Labour parliamentary candidate for Lewisham West & Penge, gave birth to a baby boy this morning. Reeves, 38, took just one …
Windrush victims demand justice not money from Home Office
Angry Windrush scandal victims from Croydon have strongly criticised the Home Office compensation scheme – which could not confirm a …
November 12, 2019/
Croydon, Lead Stories, Politics, Society/
Labour win Fairfield by-election despite Lib-Dem surge
The Labour Party held Fairfield Ward in a Croydon Council by-election yesterday, despite a strong showing from the Liberal Democrats. …
Women’s Equality Party campaigns against domestic violence in Lewisham
The Women’s Equality Party (WEP) in Lewisham are campaigning against domestic violence in Lewisham, urging victims to get in touch if they …
How Brexit will affect you
Parliament forced Prime Minister Boris Johnson to write to the EU to request a further delay to Brexit yesterday (19 …
October 20, 2019/
Business, Croydon, EU Referendum, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, Politics, Society, Tower Hamlets/
Commuter anger after 83 year-old XR protester glues himself to DLR train
A Extinction Rebellion activist has been arrested yesterday after glueing himself to a DLR train at Shadwell Station. This comes …
October 18, 2019/
Environment, Local News, News, Politics, Society, Tower Hamlets/
Croydon to host Windrush compensation scheme event
A public event will be held in Thornton Heath this Saturday, for residents affected by the Windrush scandal. The scandal, …
September 13, 2019/
Croydon, Events, Lead Stories, Local News, Politics/
Hackney South and Shoreditch MP in the running as speaker
MP for Hackney South and Shoreditch, Meg Hillier, has formally put herself forward as a candidate to replace John Bercow …
September 11, 2019/
Hackney, Lead Stories, Politics/
Spitalfields local campaigns to create London’s first town council
From serving in the British army to working in publishing and public relations, David Donoghue has had a variety of …
July 2, 2019/
People, Politics, Tower Hamlets/
Campaign launched to scrap directly elected Mayor
A campaign to end the directly elected Mayor system in Tower Hamlets has been launched by a cross party political …
June 17, 2019/
Politics, Tower Hamlets/
EU citizens left upset and confused after being denied a vote in the EU elections
A Hackney student unable to vote in the recent European elections has told how she complained to the Electoral Commission, …
Greens celebrating after strong results in Hackney
The Green Party in Hackney is celebrating after securing their best results ever there in the recent European elections, securing …
EU Parliament Elections – Lib Dems edge out Labour with most votes in Lewisham
The Liberal Democrats edged out Labour in Lewisham in last week’s European Parliament elections, while Labour won the most votes …
May 29, 2019/
Croydon, EU Referendum, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/
Mayoral candidate to bring thermal cameras to Hackney if elected
Conservative mayoral candidate and current member of the London Assembly Shaun Bailey announced on May 21, that if elected, he …
May 24, 2019/
Crime, Hackney, Lead Stories, Politics/
Why you should vote in the EU elections
Today, London and the rest of the UK will go to the polls to take part in one of the …
May 23, 2019/
EU Referendum, Politics, Uncategorized/
Historic Screen Printing Exhibition in Hackney Museum
“I think it was a mission because you were doing something you believed in and were part of a movement …
Meet the Goldsmiths student and XR activist running in the European Elections
Goldsmiths student and activist Daze Aghaji is just 19, but the self-professed “eco-head” is taking her passion for the environment …
May 10, 2019/
EU Referendum, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Politics/
Lib Dems say “Bollocks to Brexit” at Shoreditch manifesto launch
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable celebrated his birthday in Shoreditch last night by launching the party’s latest manifesto. …
May 10, 2019/
Hackney, Lead Stories, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/
Labour holds in Evelyn and Whitefoot by-elections
The two Labour candidates won in yesterday’s local by-elections in the Whitefoot and Evelyn wards with the party retaining control of …
May 3, 2019/
Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, Politics, Society, Uncategorized/
Everything you need to know about the Evelyn by-election candidates
Lewisham Council is currently holding by-elections following the resignation of two councillors in Evelyn and Whitefoot wards. To help voters …
May 1, 2019/
Lewisham, Local News, News, Politics/
Union to set up food banks for local hospital staff caught in payroll switch
The GMB Union will set up food banks for low paid hospital workers in south-east London after outsourcing giant ISS announced …
April 6, 2019/
Business, Health, Lewisham, Politics, Uncategorized/
Brexit Petition: How has East London reacted?
A record-breaking petition calling for Article 50 to be revoked has reached more than 5.9 million votes, but reception to …
March 29, 2019/
EU Referendum, General Features, Local News, Politics, Society/
Security tightened around London mosques amid terror attack fear
Security around London Mosques has been stepped up due to a growing fear for safety from residents in Tower Hamlets …
March 26, 2019/
Crime, Lead Stories, People, Politics, Tower Hamlets/
‘Tony Pigeon’ leads campaign to create Animal Mayor for Lewisham
A new campaign, led by a pigeon called Tony, has been launched to create an ‘Animal Mayor’ for Lewisham who …
March 21, 2019/
Lewisham, Local News, News, Politics/
Community service suffers as Lewisham cuts budget by £9m
Lewisham Council announced a £9 million cut in its budget, which is £1 million more than previously discussed during talks …
March 10, 2019/
Lewisham, Local News, News, Politics/
Meg Hillier: “no intention” of leaving Labour in wake of defections
Labour MP Meg Hillier has reassured voters of her commitment to her party and reiterated her call for a second …
Back the Bakerloo Line Campaign picks up pace
A much needed extension to the Bakerloo line could finally be coming to South East London. After years of consultations, …
February 1, 2019/
Lead Stories, Lewisham, Politics, Transport/
Hackney council urges PM to rule out ‘no deal’ Brexit
Hackney council has added its voice to campaigners urging Prime Minister Theresa May to take a ‘no deal’ Brexit off …
Tower Hamlets’ EU citizens told: “This is your home too”
Tower Hamlets Council has launched a ‘reassurance campaign’ to support people fearing for their futures after Brexit.The operation’s …
January 23, 2019/
News, Politics, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/
London Assembly member vows to stay politically active
Campaigning is in her DNA, according to London Assembly member Jennette Arnold, who’s announced that after nearly 20 years she …
January 23, 2019/
Features, Hackney, Lead Stories, Politics/
Pollster suggests ‘very small’ shift towards Remain
Any movement in favour of staying in the EU over the past year has been very small, according to leading political …
January 22, 2019/
EU Referendum, Lead Stories, Politics/
1,500 leaflets handed out in push for ‘People’s Vote’
European Movement campaigners handed out over 1,500 leaflets to members of the public in Tower Hamlets ahead of Tuesday’s crucial …
January 18, 2019/
EU Referendum, Politics/
Brexit makes history: Government suffers biggest defeat ever
History was made at Westminster on Tuesday night when the government suffered the biggest ever parliamentary defeat. Prime Minister Theresa …
January 17, 2019/
Lead Stories, Politics/