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Politics Archive

Hackney Mayoral candidates urged to commit to reducing transport emissions

A cycling campaign group is calling on the next leader of Hackney Council to commit to reducing climate emissions through …
by Gabriella Wong/ April 1, 2022/ Environment, Hackney, Local News, News, Politics/

Croydon tax support cut: 20,000 people to be affected

£5.7 million will be cut from the council tax support programme for vulnerable households who claim benefits in the Croydon …
by Jay Owens/ February 13, 2022/ Croydon, Politics/

Calls for action over single fire escapes in high-rise blocks follow shelving of new Canary Wharf tower

Campaigners and politicians have called on the Government and Tower Hamlets Council to act following the withdrawal of a controversial …
by Sammy Gecsoyler/ February 4, 2022/ Features, Housing, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

One per cent council tax rise planned by Tower Hamlets

Tower Hamlets Council is looking to raise its portion of council tax by one per cent over the next financial …
by Erin Lister/ January 27, 2022/ Local News, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

New fund to help undocumented migrants is set to start in Hackney

A three-month long project aiming to support undocumented migrants in Hackney with no access to public funds is set to …
by Isabella Nova/ January 24, 2022/ Hackney, Local News, News, Politics/

Single person council tax reduction re-instated for those housing refugees

A ‘sanctuary’ discount of 25 per cent on council tax to residents living alone and housing a refugee has been …
by Charlotte Doyle/ January 19, 2022/ Community, Lewisham, Local News, News, Politics/

Purley voters verdict on partygate and Philp: ‘outrageous’ and ‘disgusting’

Croydon South MP, Chris Philp, the only Conservative MP in the Eastlondonlines areas, has been one of the few Boris …
by Sophie Donne/ January 19, 2022/ Community, Croydon, Features, News, Politics/

Minister overturns controversial Isle of Dogs plans linked to Tory donor ‘sleaze’ row

The Government has overturned controversial plans for the multi-million pound Isle of Dogs development linked to billionaire Tory donor Richard …
by Cerys Holliday/ November 19, 2021/ Housing, Lead Stories, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Berry backs opposition to Brick Lane redevelopment plan

Former Green Party co-leader Sian Berry has lent her support to the growing opposition to the controversial plans to redevelop …
by Erin Lister/ November 19, 2021/ Local News, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

Local politicians respond to devastating death of MP Sir David Amess

The leader of Tower Hamlet’s Conservative group has spoken out of his devastation at the death of his friend, the …
by Selma Boucenna/ October 20, 2021/ Crime, Lead Stories, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Croydon to vote in council by-elections along with mayoral and GLA elections

Voters in Croydon will head to the polls tomorrow, Thursday 6 May, in a series of elections including a by-election to fill …
by Selmira Mehmed/ May 5, 2021/ Community, Croydon, Lead Stories, News, Politics/

Over 1,200 residents sign letter against Bethnal Green councillors over Liveable Streets plan

More than 1,200 residents in the Bethnal Green area have signed an open letter criticising their local councillors for failing to …
by Selma Boucenna/ April 9, 2021/ Community, Environment, Local News, News, Politics/

Abbott signs book deal to ‘tell my own story’ in memoir

Diane Abbott, the Hackney North and Stoke Newington MP, who was the UK’s first black female MP has signed a …
by Cara Houlton/ March 12, 2021/ Hackney, Local News, Politics/

Future of Goldsmiths: staff and students hold virtual picket

Academic staff and students at Goldsmiths, University of London held a virtual picket in response to senior management’s restructuring plan …
by Maddie Metcalfe/ March 7, 2021/ Community, Lewisham, News, Politics, Society/

Ellie Reeves MP: Covid, Starmer, Corbyn and representing her home borough in the House

Talking to Eastlondonlines a year after re-election, Lewisham MP Ellie Reeves discussed the issues facing her constituents, how she got …
by Daniel King/ December 17, 2020/ Features, General Features, Lewisham, Politics/

Croydon Commons debate a ‘political stunt’ says Labour MP

Croydon Labour MP Sarah Jones has attacked a Commons adjounment debate on Croydon Council’s financial crisis as ‘a political stunt.’ …
by Fiona Holland/ December 10, 2020/ Croydon, News, Politics/

Boos turn to cheers at The Den as arm-in-arm players display anti-racism banner

Millwall fans applauded the anti-racism banner displayed by their team, who linked arms with Queens Park Rangers players before their …
by Daniel King/ December 9, 2020/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, Politics, Society, Sports/

Tower Hamlets MP Apsana Begum to face trial over housing fraud charges

Poplar and Limehouse MP Apsana Begum appeared in court today over accusations she ‘jumped the queue’ to get a council …
by Clara Murray/ December 8, 2020/ Crime, Local News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Lewisham MP resigns shadow post after saying registrars can refuse gay marriage

Lewisham MP Janet Daby has resigned as Labour’s shadow minister for faith and apologised for making “misjudged” comments relating to …
by Caitlin Tilley/ December 8, 2020/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, Politics/

Millwall and Derby players booed for taking the knee as fans return to The Den

Boos rang out around The Den yesterday, as Millwall and Derby County took the knee for what was their first …
by Daniel King/ December 6, 2020/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, Politics, Society, Sports/

Croydon in talks with Government over financial bail out

Croydon council have issued a second Section 114 notice and have said it will continue to do so every 21 …
by Isabelle Walker/ December 3, 2020/ Croydon, Politics, Society/

Council backs making misogyny a hate crime

Proposals to make misogyny a hate crime have been backed by Lewisham Council. The proposal by the Law Commission comes …
by Anna Prudhomme/ December 1, 2020/ Lewisham, News, Politics, Society/

Labour councillor suspended over Facebook post saying ‘no factual basis’ for Jewish race

Tower Hamlets Labour councillor Puru Miah has been suspended by the Labour Party as it investigates claims of anti-Semitism over …
by Aisha Payne/ December 1, 2020/ Lead Stories, Local News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/
The Mayor of Tower Hamlets John Biggs answering public questions

Council agree on two options for Mayoral referendum

Tensions ran high during a Tower Hamlets council meeting as a motion was agreed for an alternative proposal for a cabinet and …
by Nenseh Koneh/ November 19, 2020/ Local News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Tories attack shelving of key flood protection projects

The shelving of flood protection measures by Croydon Council in order to cut costs following its declaration of bankruptcy, has …
by Samuel Shaw/ November 19, 2020/ Croydon, Environment, News, News, Politics/

Anger as residents consulted over Chinese embassy move to Tower Hill

Tower Hamlets residents are being consulted on controversial proposals to move the Chinese Embassy from Marylebone to the former Royal …
by Aisha Payne/ November 13, 2020/ Local News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Services and jobs at risk as Lewisham faces £25m overspend due to Covid and austerity

Lewisham could be facing huge public service cuts and potential job losses because of a huge overspend by the council …
by Daniel King/ November 11, 2020/ Lewisham, Politics/

Borough to hold referendum on keeping mayor

A referendum is to be held next year to decide on the future of the mayoral system in Tower Hamlets. …
by Nenseh Koneh/ November 11, 2020/ Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Conservative election agent guilty of misleading Hackney voters

A Tory election agent has been found guilty of deliberately misleading Hackney electors during the local government elections in 2018.  …
by Lana Sargeant/ October 17, 2020/ Hackney, News, Politics/

NHS was not prepared for the pandemic, says Tower Hamlets doctor

Despite the easing of the lockdown and drop in numbers of COVID-19 cases, doctors in the NHS remain angry with …
by Shruti Nanda/ June 25, 2020/ Community, Coronavirus, Health, Politics, Tower Hamlets/
lewisham council offices

Local councils face multi-million pound shortfalls in budgets next year

Local authorities in the Eastlondonlines area are facing multi-million pound funding shortfalls in their budgets next year if the Government …
by Felice Southwell/ June 18, 2020/ Coronavirus, Lead Stories, Local News, News, Politics/

Hundreds join anti-racism protest in Lewisham park

Around 250 people gathered in Lewisham's Hilly Fields park to protest against racism last Saturday. The event was designed to …
by Kaeshelle Rianne Cooke/ June 18, 2020/ Events, Lewisham, News, Politics/

Children’s walk against racism to be followed by ‘Take the Knee’ vigil

Dozens of Hackney children acccompanied by their parents and carers took a stand against racism by  walking in solidarity through …
by Victory Fasaye/ June 10, 2020/ Coronavirus, Education, Hackney, Politics/

Youth council set for greater role following review

Young people are underrepresented in council consoltation, a review commissioned by the local authority has found. Croydon Council agreed to …
by Damali George/ March 9, 2020/ Croydon, Local News, News, Politics/

Hackney Windrush victims urged to come forward to claim compensation

Windrush scandal victims in Hackney are being urged to contact the local authority after only 10 people turned up to …
by Malaurie Accrombessi/ March 4, 2020/ Hackney, Lead Stories, Politics/

Lewisham steps up help for EU citizens

Over 3,000 EU citizens living in Lewisham have not yet applied for settled status, according to the council. Mayor Damien …
by Melina Havoutis/ February 3, 2020/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, Politics, Uncategorized/

Meet the Councillor: “The Corbynistas are not very bright”

As the dust of the General Election settles, the bins still need emptying and the schools still need running. Many …
by Barney Stone/ December 19, 2019/ Features, General Features, Politics/

#ELLGE19 Election Preview: Lewisham Deptford: ‘Tories getting in would be a disaster’

Home to many forward thinking, left wing, creative types, Lewisham Deptford is set to remain a Labour stronghold this election. …
by Charles Woodham/ December 9, 2019/ ELLection2019, Lewisham, Local News, Politics/

#ELLGE19: Candidates clash at Croydon Central hustings

Debates over Brexit and the Conservative’s record in Government provoked tense and angry exchanges at a lively hustings in Croydon …
by Dominic Webb/ December 5, 2019/ Croydon, ELLection2019, Politics/

#ELLGE19 Election Preview: Croydon North- ‘Steve Reed seems like a good bloke’

Croydon North feels like it has been a Labour stronghold since time began, and in a way, it has. Created …
by Evie Breese/ December 5, 2019/ ELLection, ELLection2019, ELLElections, Politics/
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