Posts Tagged ‘diane abbott’
The militarisation of policing the riots would be a deadly mistake
Yes, we must regain control of the streets, but loose talk about rubber bullets and water cannon will achieve nothing
Read MoreGiant McDonalds at Olympics will hit child health, says Hackney MP
Shadow Minister for Public Health Diane Abbott slams plans for the world’s biggest McDonald’s in the Olympic Park
Read MoreHackney Friends of the Earth demands action on rocketing fuel prices
The local environmental campaign group says that unless government and local councils do more to protect poorer people from huge price rises, many will be unable to heat their homes this winter.
Read MorePro-choice campaigners fight moves to turn back clock on abortion rights
Diane Abbott among those opposing involvement of anti-abortion charity in possible amendment to law
Read MoreThe buck has to stop with Sharon Shoesmith
There is no point making scapegoats of frontline staff. A case such as Baby P’s requires top managers to take responsibility
Read MorePopularity should not dictate public health policy
Andrew Lansley’s moves on tobacco are welcome – but waiting for a swing in public opinion to act is the counsel of despair
Read MoreHackney MPs miss vote on prisoner voting
Diane Abbott and Meg Hillier did not join Islington MP Jeremy Corbyn who rebelled against the cross-party motion
Read MoreThe dead hand of the whips
Debate about legislation is being stifled by party managers forcing MPs to toe the government line, with toxic effect
Read MoreNHS changes: David Cameron’s dodgy prescription
Cameron’s NHS ‘reforms’ will work not in the interests of staff and patients, as he claims, but very much against them
Read MoreSeconds out, round one
As billions are expected to be paid out to bankers, Labour MP Diane Abbott argues that the bonus culture is toxic, while libertarian Mark Littlewood disagrees
Read MoreHackney MP praises government action to end detention of children in asylum centres
Diane Abbott welcomes a possible ‘culture shift’ within the immigration system as a key Liberal Democrat manifesto commitment is honoured
Read MoreHackney MP Diane Abbott slams proposed NHS changes
The coalition government’s plans to shake up health services could be “potentially disastrous”
Read MoreHackney remembers those fallen in battle
The borough paid tribute to those who have sacrificed their lives during military service, with a procession and church service on Remembrance Sunday
Read MoreDiane Abbott takes up shadow junior ministerial position
MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington says she is honoured to play a part in rebuilding the Labour party
Read MoreStorm over CLR James set to rage through Black History Month
Replacement Dalston library will not take on its predecessor’s title
Read MoreNew academies plan will bring chaos, say MPs
Concerns over education proposals which may leave schools less accountable to local parents and elected representatives
Read MoreTime to review police use of ‘joint enterprise’
The police are using this ancient concept to tackle urban gangs, but can it be fairly administered?
Read MoreDiane Abbott labels Labour leadership rivals as ‘geeks in suits’
MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington stirs things up with jibe at her opponents
Read MoreDiane Abbott to run for Labour leadership
Hackney MP announces her candidacy for party’s top spot
Read MoreDiane Abbott is right to call for Yarl’s Wood closure, say campaigners
Signatures sought for petitions to End Child Detention Now
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