Posts Tagged ‘martin sugarman’
Cries of ‘betrayal’ as Town Hall stands by twinning arrangement with Israeli city
Mayor says council is ‘committed’ to controversial relationship after thousands sign petition to cut ties with Haifa
Read MoreFresh calls for Hackney to sever ties with Israeli city amid confusion over medical exchange
Homerton and Rambam hospitals’ relationship in doubt after campaigners probe ‘inactive’ arrangement
Read MorePalestine supporters condemn ‘shocking’ placards as pro-Israeli group gatecrashes Town Hall rally
Police made three arrests as protesters gathered for tense pensions committee meeting
Read MoreIsraeli flag removed from Speaker’s office inside Town Hall, council confirms
The flag has been put away, along with two others representing Hackney’s twinning relationships
Read More‘I was wrong to jump to conclusions’: Chair of HAIFA apologises to Hackney Green party councillors over ‘terrorists’ accusation
‘I would point out that I did not accuse all Green party members of being terrorists’, says Martin Sugarman
Read MorePro-Palestinian protesters camped outside Town Hall vow to stay ‘until council divests’
Campaigners, who have already spent two weeks in their tents, are prepared for the long haul if their demands are not met
Read MorePro-Palestinian protestors descend on Town Hall to demand end to Israeli weapons investment and Haifa twinning
Amid ongoing conflict in Gaza, local protestors call on Hackney Council to cease funding and axe relationship
Read More‘Twinning must end’: Campaigners call on Hackney to cut ties with Israeli city
Chair of the organisation that runs exchanges between Hackney and Haifa defends relationship
Read More‘It’s about humanity’: Pro-Palestinian campaigners defend graffiti on Hackney border following complaint
Chair of local organisation for Jewish ex-servicemen and women threatens direct action if messages are not removed
Read MoreHackney Council sparks backlash from pro-Palestinian campaigners after removing ‘antisemitic’ graffiti
Palestine Solidarity Campaign condemns Middle East violence as it questions Town Hall’s response to the words ‘Free Palestine’
Read MoreTown Hall quickly removes ‘Free Palestine’ graffiti around Broadway Market following complaints
Local resident Martin Sugarman praises council response after he reported ‘disgraceful’ graffiti
Read MoreHackney mortuary that played a part in Operation Mincemeat set for capacity boost
Town Hall likely to sign off £800k investment in venue at heart of notorious wartime deception
Read MoreHackney’s role in stranger-than-fiction wartime escapade commemorated with plaque
Local mortuary’s involvement in Operation Mincemeat brought to wider audience by Hackney-born historian
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