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Posts Tagged ‘diane abbott’

Hackney councillor hits out at ‘rotten’ Labour following Diane Abbott’s suspension

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 18 July 2025 at 13:58

Independent Socialist Claudia Turbet-Delof, an ex-Labour councillor, says ‘this is exactly why we left’

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Hackney MP Diane Abbott suspended by Labour again following racism comments

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 17 July 2025 at 18:57

Abbott banned after defending views that led to her previous suspension

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Welfare reform bill: Hackney MPs vote split as government avoids defeat

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 2 July 2025 at 10:39

Diane Abbott voted against the bill, while Meg Hillier, who had initially been a key figure in the Labour rebellion, voted in favour

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Stamford Hill Sainsbury’s to be replaced with supermarket, mayor confirms

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 24 June 2025 at 11:09

Town Hall reveals no planning applications made yet after residents’ enquiry

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New Era residents to be rehoused this summer as landlord picks developer

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 9 June 2025 at 19:01

Hill Group to rebuild 1930s redbrick estate over a decade after public campaign against rent hikes

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BSix teachers to strike as sixth-form college mulls A-level cuts

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 9 June 2025 at 18:03

Educators to stage 16-day walkout as local politicians decry New City College’s ‘money-making agenda’

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Abney Park Trust launches year-long festival to celebrate ‘historic radicals’

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 21 February 2025 at 15:54

The Radical Writers festival will feature appearances from acclaimed writers, politicians and academics

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Hackney teachers strike over pay and working conditions following college merger

By Josef Steen | Wednesday 13 November 2024 at 19:18

Sixth form staff at BSix College say treatment by new management ‘feels like attack on community’

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Hackney Council admits to unlawful consultation over children’s centre closures

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 6 November 2024 at 21:21
Campaigners contesting the closure of Fernbank children's centre

Sebright and Fernbank shutdowns staved off after consultation is quashed

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Cross-party support as Hackney Mayor and councillors join anti-racist solidarity rally

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 12 August 2024 at 16:01
Anti-racism protest on Saturday 10 August 2024

Labour, Green and independent representatives attend Hackney Stand Up To Racism event

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Campaigners call for ‘urgent’ reform of Hackney’s school exclusion policies

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 31 July 2024 at 17:54
Pride of Britain finalist Janette Collins

Borough ranks in the top three in London for exclusions

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General Election 2024: Labour holds Hackney as Diane Abbott and Meg Hillier celebrate victory

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 5 July 2024 at 15:21

Both incumbent MPs will continue on with strong majorities of over 14,000

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General Election 2024: Hackney North and Stoke Newington results

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 5 July 2024 at 11:57

Diane Abbott holds the seat for Labour with a resounding win

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Keep it civil: Citizen calls for more courtesy in politics

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 10 June 2024 at 10:11

Bash the idea, not the person

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Confusion as Diane Abbott and party leaders make conflicting claims on MP’s future

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 30 May 2024 at 15:59

Abbott says she is banned from standing in the general election, but the party says no decision has been taken

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Labour Black Socialists condemn Keir Starmer’s treatment of Diane Abbott – with date set for decision on MP’s future

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 24 May 2024 at 22:53

Campaigner Lucie Scott accuses Labour leader of ‘deliberately keeping Abbott in suspense’

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Diane Abbott signals desire to fight the next election as Labour candidate – as supporters urge party to reinstate her

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 30 April 2024 at 13:42

The MP was in good spirits at a rally on Hackney Downs, despite organiser’s ‘disappointment’ at turnout

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‘False economy’: Protesters again urge Hackney Council to rethink children’s centre closures

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 23 April 2024 at 17:59

Diane Abbott MP joined demonstrators outside Hackney Town Hall last night

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Politicians call on Labour to reinstate Diane Abbott at packed show of support in Hackney

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Saturday 16 March 2024 at 12:30

Hundreds of people turned out last night following the racist abuse suffered by the long-serving MP

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‘Unequivocally racist’: Hackney politicians unite in condemnation of Tory donor’s abuse of Diane Abbott

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 13 March 2024 at 20:35

Flood of public support for Hackney North MP, who was later forced to cancel an appearance at a protest over safety fears

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