Islington Elections 2026: Party Pledges Roundup
Ahead of the May 7 local elections, Labour, Greens, Conservatives, Lib Dems, Reform UK, and Islington Community Independents outline their promises on housing, transport, and more.
Ahead of the May 7 local elections, Labour, Greens, Conservatives, Lib Dems, Reform UK, and Islington Community Independents outline their promises on housing, transport, and more.
Political canvassers in Islington report racist and homophobic abuse on doorsteps, calling it the angriest election in 30 years. Some candidates fear for safety.
At election hustings, Islington's Labour leader pledges to fight for academy schools to return to local authority control, calling them 'small private businesses.'
A new Pauline Quirke Academy opens in Angel, offering drama classes for young people. The school honors the Birds of a Feather star, who grew up in Islington.
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RecommendedIslington Council has terminated funding for trauma therapy services for survivors of historic child abuse in its care homes, sparking outrage from victims and campaigners who say the move breaks promises of lifelong support.
Discover all candidates standing in Islington's 2026 local elections, including Labour, Greens, Conservatives, and independents across 17 wards. Key voting deadlines and ID requirements explained.
Islington Council leader Una O'Halloran unleashed fury at Thames Water executives after a burst main flooded Caledonian Road, criticizing £7bn in dividends while infrastructure decays.
Arsenal's iconic mascot Gunnersaurus joined the Mayor of Islington to officially open a new artificial pitch at Whitehall Park School, funded by the Town Hall and sponsored by ProKit.
Amu Gib, awaiting trial for alleged Palestine Action offences, will stand as a candidate in Islington's Finsbury Park ward. Election rules permit candidacy as they have not been convicted.
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RecommendedIslington Council unveils its 2025-2030 Youth Safety Strategy at Emirates Stadium, featuring emotional pleas from families of victims and a focus on early intervention to combat knife crime.
Islington in North London has cut youth justice entries by 80% since 2016, thanks to a 'child first, offender second' approach and investment in youth hubs.