big fan of @islingtonlabour. was once a councillor. She/Her
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Absolutely correct position. No room for extremism.
NEW: At PMQs, Andy Burnham rules out deal with the Greens following their adoption of the Zionism motion at confefence:
Dame Harriett Baldwin: The leader of the opposition has made it crystal clear about doing deals with other parties. So will the Prime Minister make it equally clear, following the Green Party's descent into the most abhorrent anti-Semitism that he will rule out co-operating with them?
Andy Burnham: Mr. speaker, can I condemn the motion that was passed unequivocally? It is wrong. It is anti-Semitic, and this side of the House will have nothing to do with it. And we will always take the right response when it comes to any partnerships we have with other parties. We cannot support a partnership with a party that holds a position that has recently been adopted.
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This Green London Assembly Member calmly talks about different constitutional options for wiping Israel off the world map as if he's talking about new unitary authority boundaries for Hampshire and West Sussex.
Shocking that @islingtongreens and their leader @greenbenali believe in the eradication of Israel. They also believe that Israelis and Palestinians shouldn’t have the right to self determination of what happens to them. Majority opinion amongst Palestinians is for 2 states.
Lovely day reminding the good people of Holborn & St Pancras to vote for @Sagal_AW today!
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But their party rules allowed 400 members to join remotely and vote.
Why did they not therefore take that option and vote from London?
Is anyone able to give an answer that differs from the fact they there is a complete absence of leadership on this issue?
Lovely morning out on the doors to support Camden local @Sagal_AW in the important by-election on Thursday.
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When you take bold action to tackle the climate emergency, amazing things can happen.
New independent research shows that children’s lung function has improved dramatically since the ULEZ was introduced ⬇️
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The ULEZ - now the world’s biggest clean air zone - was one of the toughest fights of my political life, but I have no regrets.
Cleaning up our capital’s toxic air has changed young Londoners’ lives – and nothing could matter more than that.
theguardian.com/commentisfre…
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NEW: An independent study by @QMUL has found that after the ULEZ was introduced, children’s lungs grew faster in central London, and have now caught up with children outside of the capital.
Incredible news 💚
theguardian.com/environment/…
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Harold Wilson said “The Labour Party is a moral crusade, or it is nothing.”
Here's my piece on why we need a National Fairness Commission
catherinewest.org.uk/latest-…
80% of respondents to @IslingtonBC consultation on its pension fund agree it should be more ethical and ensure investments aren’t into companies with human rights concerns - including in occupied Palestinian territory.
It’s taken an incredible amount of work from council officers and a lot of political will from @IslingtonLabour councillors to get this far. I am proud of my role in this over the last year - and the ongoing political leadership of @UnaOHalloran and Cllr Paul Convery.
Talking about divestment and protesting is easy, actually making it happen is much harder. There is still a lot to do, but this is the next important step.
islington.media/news/eight-i…
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So far so good! Positive feedback from businesses and residents ❤️
Take up space ❤️
#Summerstreets
Brought to you by @IslingtonBC Inclusive Economy service and the @MayorofLondon, #SummerStreets has launched on Blackstock Road (20-22).
Come along and enjoy the sunshine and evening dining from 11am - 8pm and 10pm on Friday.
Support your local community ❤️
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Prior to the elections. Hackney's Green politicians campaigned to stop the eviction of a family over tenancy fraud. But now they're in charge, the council has secured a fresh warrant to remove them... mylondon.news/news/east-lond…
I mean if you will be part-time at a job which is definitely a full time (and then some) role. Being leader of a unitary authority isn’t something you can do as a side hustle.
Wandsworth’s Tory Council is in chaos. Their leader has resigned after just 44 days.
His legacy is taking food vouchers away from children & scrapping council homes for 400 local people.
Once again, Tories put in-fighting ahead of serving residents
wandsworthconservatives.co.u…
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Whilst Green councils are attempting a legal challenge against @MayorofLondon, the Green Party's long record of opposition to new council and social rent homes in the capital speaks for itself.
Here's my piece for @insidehousing
insidehousing.co.uk/comment/…
