Posts Tagged ‘local elections’
Greens set out plans for Hackney as Labour vows to ‘hold new administration to account’
Greens are jubilant following their historic sweep in last Thursday’s landslide victory that swept Labour from its 45-year dominant position in the borough
Read MoreLocal elections 2026: the political parties’ key pledges and manifestos at-a-glance
Hackney residents can vote in two elections on 7 May – for candidates standing as ward councillors and also for those contesting the borough’s directly-elected mayoralty
Read MoreWhere Labour will struggle in London – and how it could affect City Hall
As pollsters predict Labour losses in London’s local elections, the surging Greens and Reform UK are threatening to dismantle Sadiq Khan’s power base
Read MoreLocal elections 2026: Candidates to be quizzed at hustings across the borough
The events are an opportunity to hear from candidates for the Hackney mayoralty along with those standing for councillor seats
Read MoreGreens target ‘chaotic political moment’ as they launch campaign to topple Labour across London
London Assembly Member Zoë Garbett says the next four weeks could prove decisive for the the party’s stature in the capital
Read MoreHackney could be poised for ‘shock’ in May local elections
Labour has had control of the council for all but seven years since 1965
Read MoreSeven Hackney councillors to stand down at local elections
Seven councillors are standing down in Hackney ahead of May’s local elections, including a London Assembly member
Read MoreLocal elections 2026: Independent Socialists unveil two candidates for Homerton
Heather Mendick and Alana Heaney bidding to oust Labour incumbents
Read MoreNewly-elected Hackney Labour councillor Tom Dewey resigns
De Beauvoir voters will be going to the polls again once by-election is called
Read MoreCouncil sorry after disabled candidate unable to mount stage for election results announcement
Independent Network candidate Peter Smorthit was stunned when he realised he would not be able to get on
Read More‘All SEN students deserve help’: Election candidates from Hackney and Islington sign up to community manifesto
Election hopefuls hear powerful testimony at event hosted by Hackney and Islington Citizens
Read More‘It degraded me’: Election candidate opens up about ‘horrific’ strip-search following Child Q scandal
TUSC’s Victoria ward hopeful Margaret Trotter calls for police ‘overhaul’
Read MoreLocal elections 2022: Housing, racism and LTNs on the agenda for Hackney’s Independent Network
The Citizen caught up with the 11-strong group of candidates ahead of voting on 5 May
Read MoreLocal elections 2022: Mayoral candidates quizzed by voters in Q&A for top job
It’s tough but they all want to do it
Read MoreLocal and mayoral elections 2022: All the candidates vying for your votes on 5 May
With 57 seats up for grabs in 21 wards, the borough is set for a fierce contest
Read MoreDavid Osland: ‘Diana Danescu should apologise personally to local voters’
The Hackney-based journalist on the case of the Tory election agent found guilty of a fake signature scam, and what it says about the state of local politics
Read MoreRogue Tory election agent deliberately misled voters in fake signature scam
Diana Danescu, 28, given suspended prison sentence after being found guilty last week at Southwark Crown Court
Read MoreLeader – ‘Real’ politics
Labour’s language of moral censure in the aftermath of the elections is worrying
Read MoreWomen’s Equality Party ‘very proud’ of election results after first ever Hackney candidate
Party chiefs praise Harini Iyengar who ran for mayor and Dalston councillor
Read More‘Antisemitism’ row erupts between campaigner and Lib Dem councillor
Cazenove residents’ complaints about ‘lawless’ high street spark war of words ahead of tomorrow’s local elections
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