Conservative and Green hopefuls join Brexit Party candidate in criticism of ‘extreme and derogatory remarks’
Thirteen candidates across both constituencies set out their stalls for winter election
Walthamstow MP Stella Creasy calls on Labour’s executive committee to investigate Diane Abbott’s local party
Diane Abbott calls Westminster vote “immature” as other Labour MPs defy leader
Two new constituencies for the borough are set to change the shape of Hackney politics if new proposals get the go-ahead
The coalition government’s plans to shake up health services could be “potentially disastrous”
Olympic legacy, protecting public services, action on climate change, tackling root causes of gun and knife crime are key pledges
Local jobs, safer streets and better schools are top priorities
Tackling poor housing and poverty together is top priority
