Posts Tagged ‘labour’
DBS checks now compulsory for Hackney’s elected politicians
The move follows two recent cases of ex-councillors being charged with sex offences
Read MoreGeorge Gooch wins London Fields by-election for Labour
Gooch fills seat vacated by former councillor Lee Laudat-Scott
Read MoreHomerton Hospital caterers to protest again over ‘second-class’ treatment in Covid payment row
Staff employed by Denmark-based company ISS have not received the bonus in recognition of their efforts during the pandemic
Read MoreHackney MP urges new Labour government to fix borough’s ‘ridiculous’ housing crisis
Meg Hillier condemns fact that ‘young professionals with double incomes are simply unable to afford a deposit’
Read MoreHackney’s Deputy Speaker charged with sexually assaulting a child – just days after handing in his resignation
Lee Laudat-Scott, 48, appeared in court today charged with sexually assaulting a boy under the age of 13
Read MoreCazenove by-election: Patrick Pinkerton retains Labour’s seat by just 136 votes
The ward elected a new councillor for the second time this year after the resignation of Eluzer Goldberg in May
Read MoreGeneral Election 2024: Labour holds Hackney as Diane Abbott and Meg Hillier celebrate victory
Both incumbent MPs will continue on with strong majorities of over 14,000
Read MoreGeneral Election 2024: Hackney South and Shoreditch results
Meg Hillier retains constituency for Labour with close to two thirds of the vote
Read MoreGeneral Election 2024: Hackney North and Stoke Newington results
Diane Abbott holds the seat for Labour with a resounding win
Read MoreAnother Labour councillor quits – triggering Hackney’s fifth by-election in 2024
Cazenove ward’s Eluzer Goldberg has resigned after ‘much reflection’ because of work and family commitments
Read MoreDisgraced ex-Labour councillor has child contact ban lifted following appeal
Lawyers for Tom Dewey successfully argued that the restriction was ‘unnecessary and disproportionate’
Read MoreLabour Black Socialists condemn Keir Starmer’s treatment of Diane Abbott – with date set for decision on MP’s future
Campaigner Lucie Scott accuses Labour leader of ‘deliberately keeping Abbott in suspense’
Read MoreCouncillors hit out at ‘lily-livered’ Labour in first press conference since quitting party
Three newly independent councillors addressed pro-Palestinian protesters outside the Town Hall this morning
Read MoreThree Hackney councillors dramatically quit Labour to form independent group
Cllrs Claudia Turbet-Delof, Penny Wrout and Fliss Premru say they can ‘no longer in good conscience continue campaigning for Labour’
Read MoreDiane Abbott signals desire to fight the next election as Labour candidate – as supporters urge party to reinstate her
The MP was in good spirits at a rally on Hackney Downs, despite organiser’s ‘disappointment’ at turnout
Read More‘What have I done?’ Hackney Mayor Caroline Woodley on her first 100 days in office
The former parks chief says a sense of duty overtook her initial reticence to run for the borough’s highest office
Read MorePoliticians call on Labour to reinstate Diane Abbott at packed show of support in Hackney
Hundreds of people turned out last night following the racist abuse suffered by the long-serving MP
Read More‘Unequivocally racist’: Hackney politicians unite in condemnation of Tory donor’s abuse of Diane Abbott
Flood of public support for Hackney North MP, who was later forced to cancel an appearance at a protest over safety fears
Read More‘Atrocious’: Four councillors suspended by Hackney Labour for voting to hear motions on Gaza ceasefire and Dewey investigation
Clare Joseph, Claudia Turbet-Delof, Penny Wrout and Fliss Premru are expected to have their suspensions lifted after two months
Read MoreCouncil tax hike confirmed as Mayor Woodley’s first budget is voted through
Hackney’s new leader praised the ‘ambitious’ finance plan in the face of criticism from opposition councillors
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