Politics Archive

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, …

by Astra McKenzie/ 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 …

by Astra McKenzie/ 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 …

by Tommy Ebbs/ 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 …

by Nai-Yu Chen/ 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, …

by Amanda Wahlqvist/ May 30, 2019/ Hackney, Lewisham, News, Politics, Society/

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 …

by Sarah Antoun/ May 30, 2019/ Data, Hackney, News, Politics/

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 …

by Django Zimmatore/ 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 …

by Deniza Primbet/ 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 …

by Tom Higgins/ 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 …

by Django Zimmatore/ May 23, 2019/ Arts, Events, Hackney, Politics, Society/

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 …

by Tom Higgins/ 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. …

by Alisha Pilkington/ 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 …

by Deniza Primbet/ 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 …

by Hardeep Channa/ 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 …

by Yasmin Saffet-Marshall/ 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 …

by Tom Higgins/ 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 …

by Ayesha Rahman/ 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 …

by Hardeep Channa/ 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 …

by Victoria Smith/ 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 …

by Tom Higgins/ February 26, 2019/ Hackney, News, Politics/

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, …

by Tom Parker/ 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 …

by Astra McKenzie/ January 25, 2019/ Hackney, Politics/

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 …

by Dan Wareing/ 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 …

by Dan Wareing/ 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 …

by Irina Bordbar/ 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 …

by Bek Ryman/ 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 …

by Bek Ryman/ January 17, 2019/ Lead Stories, Politics/

Sadiq Khan’s “cronyism” causes contention over Violence Reduction Unit appointment

Plans for Labour politician Lib Peck to spearhead the Mayor’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) have been met with hostility from …

by Astra McKenzie/ January 15, 2019/ Politics/

Hackney pizzeria offers discount for People’s Vote supporters

  An Italian restaurant in Stoke Newington is offering customers a Brexit deal they can really sink their teeth into. …

by Eliza Ketcher/ January 15, 2019/ Hackney, Lead Stories, Politics/

Students from Tower Hamlets welcome Michelle Obama on London book tour

Students from Mulberry School for Girls in Tower Hamlets joined fellow students from Islington to welcome Michelle Obama when she …

by Zoe Ettinger/ December 6, 2018/ Arts, Education, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Deptford student wins record Young Mayor election

A Deptford school student has become the new Young Mayor of Lewisham after a record voter turnout winning against 33 other candidates.  …

by Bertille Duthoit/ December 5, 2018/ Health, Lewisham, Local News, Politics/

Confusion over rights of EU citizens leads to discrimination, Brexit commission told

Public confusion about residents’ “settled status” and the rights of EU citizens during the Brexit transition period is leading to …

by Thames Menteth-Wheelwright/ November 30, 2018/ EU Referendum, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

£1.5m boost for youth services in Lewisham from Mayor’s fund

Lewisham has been given £1.5m to help young people who are at risk of social exclusion or becoming involved in criminal …

by Bertille Duthoit/ November 29, 2018/ Lewisham, Politics/

Tower Hamlets council rejects plea to amend IHRA anti-semitism definition

Palestinian solidarity groups staged a demonstration outside Tower Hamlets Town Hall, before disrupting a council meeting, after the Labour majority …

by Thames Menteth-Wheelwright/ November 28, 2018/ Local News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Hackney backs UN campaign against gender-based violence

                    Survivors of domestic abuse, rape and other sexual offences are …

by Gregory Robinson/ November 28, 2018/ Hackney, Local News, Politics/

Brexit Spells disaster for education services in Tower Hamlets, Experts Say

                Representatives of local academia in Tower Hamlets have spoken out against Brexit …

by Rose Morelli/ November 5, 2018/ Education, EU Referendum, Politics, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Pressure mounts on Labour councillor Mohammed Pappu to quit in anti-Semetic posts row

Tower Hamlets politicians have called for the suspended Labour Councillor Mohammed Pappu to resign for his online anti-Semitic comments.  Pappu …

by Joe McCarthy/ October 17, 2018/ Local News, News, Politics, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Feedback deadline looms for huge Deptford Convoys Wharf development

Deptford residents have just 24 hours to give their final feedback on a sprawling 3,500 home property development on the …

by Joe McCarthy/ October 9, 2018/ Environment, Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Politics/

Daby retains Lewisham East for Labour but Lib Dems cut majority to come second

Janet Daby was elected as the new Labour MP for Lewisham East but with a massively reduced majority as the …

by Marlen Kremer/ June 15, 2018/ ELLElections, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Politics, Uncategorized/

Voting opens tomorrow for Lewisham East by-election

Voters in Lewisham East will decide tomorrow who will be next to represent them in the House of Commons, following …

by Joe Lyness/ June 13, 2018/ Local News, Politics/