independent socialists - Hackney Citizen

‘It’s not f***ing okay’ - Tempers flare at council debate over Hackney’s 'ties' with Israel

The council has faced pressure from Green party and Independent Socialist councillors to end its twinning relationship with Haifa, but Hackney Labour party has accused its opponents of political game-playing

Author: Hackney Citizen

Cabinet reshuffle triggers opposition concerns over housing failures

Greens welcome housing chief's resignation as Independent Socialists warn of overloading new boss

Author: Hackney Citizen

Hackney Downs councillor Alastair Binnie-Lubbock

Independent Socialists urge council to use £4m reserves to halt primary school closures

Opposition groups lay out alternative budget plans, with mayor accusing Green co-leader of ‘populism’

Author: Hackney Citizen

Independent Socialists launch Hackney People's Forum in challenge to council's 'top-down' approach

Ex-Labour councillors say 'people power is coming' as they champion grassroots-led initiative

Author: Hackney Citizen

Independent Socialists launch Hackney People's Forum in challenge to council's 'top-down' approach

Council urged to investigate Hackney's schools following Mossbourne allegations

Councillors say children are 'suffering under a culture of fear and cruelty' in some academies

Author: Hackney Citizen

Council urged to investigate Hackney's schools following Mossbourne allegations