London’s getting £1.5bn of the government’s new low cost loans for housing associations, 60% of the national pot. They’ll be part of the Mayor of @london.gov.uk’s City Hall Developer Investment Fund. The 0.1% interest loans have echoes of Vienna’s renowned social housing funding model.

Prioritising pubs over children growing up in poverty is quite the political take.

A real pleasure to meet George Clarke and hear about his experiences growing up on a council estate. We both know the positive impact social housing can have on families’ lives. That’s why I’m determined to continue delivering more council homes as we build a fairer London for everyone.

Lovely to join the SDLP London reception last night and to meet @clairehanna.bsky.social , and chat about delivering politics in a constructive way.

A cap on ground rent is very welcome. London has the highest number (1.4m) and proportion (38%) of leasehold homes. Ministers have faced down concerted lobbying by powerful freeholder interest groups to deliver this key reform, rejecting their increasingly hyperbolic arguments.

I want every Londoner to know that from April 2026, your rights at work are changing with improvements to sick pay, parental leave and strengthened worker protections. Stay informed with my online Employment Rights Hub. www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...

More of London's roads will have safer speed limits because there's irrefutable evidence it save lives: 📉 25% fewer main road collisions 📉 34% fewer people killed or serious injured on local roads 📉75% fall in children killed on local roads @itvnews.bsky.social itv.com/news/london/...

Utterly awful that Lib Dem councillors in London have asked for a review of The Freedom Pass. Islington Labour support the Freedom Pass and I’m pleased to have just published a proposed budget for 26/27 which includes £12.5m so older Islington residents can travel for free in London.

Liberal Democrat led Boroughs tried to curtail the London Freedom Pass. Labour Boroughs have put a stop to it. www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...

🚨BIG NEWS🚨 Thank you to the 280 cross-party signatories backing my campaign & 10 Minute Rule Bill to end the outdated ‘Aim to Permit’ principle. Councils & communities must have the power to say no to more gambling establishments. People before profit! 👇🏾

Severe Weather Emergency Protocol activated in London ❄️ The temperature is due to drop below freezing tonight, and emergency accommodation is open across the capital for those sleeping rough. If you are sleeping rough or know someone who is, connect to support via StreetLink thestreetlink.org.uk

On 1 May 2026, we will abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions when we switch on the new private rented sector tenancy system. More details in our roadmap for implementing the Renters’ Rights Act published today 👇🏻 www.gov.uk/government/p...

If you live in Tollington ward in Islington and you think there is something Anjna, Mick and I should know about as your Islington Labour councillors then get in touch - [email protected] #IslingtonLabourOnYourSide

Please check out the proposals for a "Cyclops" junction on York Way, north of King's Cross. This would completely separate pedestrians and people cycling from motor traffic, improving safety. Joint project with Islington! @rowchampion.bsky.social consultations.wearecamden.org/supporting-c...

This brings me so much joy

Do you live on an Islington Council estate and got an idea of how the communal space could be improved? Islington's Thriving Neighbourhoods is now open for new suggestions. If you want to see an improvement on your estate then add your suggestion! take a look 👇

🍏 Specially for families ! 🍎 Apple day ride on 19 October. Don't crumble at the thought. Be tempted. Pies available from Ecology centre cake stall. lcc.org.uk/events/islin... @fincraig.bsky.social @carolinerussell.bsky.social @roulinkhondoker.bsky.social @florawilliamson.bsky.social

Somethings are far too important for party politics. Tonight at Islington full council meeting we have a cross party motion in solidarity with the people of Palestine and to start the process of Twinning with East Jerusalem town Aizariyeh.

What’s happening in Gaza is a genocide.

As the newest member of the North London Waste Authority I was see onsite yesterday to see how 2 million Londoners recycling and waste is processed, the new eco-friendly education centre to help with school visits, and the ways solar energy onsite and plans for waste heat to be used to warm homes.

We must unite against those who seek to divide us.

Date for the diary! I'm pleased to announce that Tollington's Labour Councillors are hosting a Fun Day on Saturday 4th October 1pm - 4pm at The Brickworks. Come along and get free food & drink, bouncy castle, free activities, find out a bit about what is happening locally

Are you over 66 and on Pension Credit? Then you can apply to get £200 from Islington Council Household support fund. A small way to make life a little easier www.islington.gov.uk/benefits-and...

This is what Labour council’s do - build homes for social rent. Glad to see 33 new homes at social rent coming to Archway. www.islington.media/news/green-l...

Do you live in Tollington ward and have a local project or involved with a local community group initiative and would like a small amount of money to run a project? Then you have until 23rd September to apply to the Tollington ward Local Initiative Fund. www.islington.gov.uk/advice/volun...

Lovely morning chatting to Tollington neighbours and finding out what are the local issues which matter to them, and how Tollington Labour councillors can help. Then popped along with Cllr Anjna Khurana to the epic Corbyn street party and re-wilding workshop at Evershot Gardens.

Very happy to be re-selected tonight along with the best ward colleagues a girl could have to represent Islington Labour at next year’s local elections and continue to deliver for residents of tollington ward.

Big well done to my colleague Cllr Sheila Chapman who has worked hard over the last year to make sure there is a place to spend a penny without having to spend a penny! Access to loos is an important equalities issue. www.timeout.com/london/news/...

Thoughtful ceremony at the town hall today on the 80th anniversary for VJ Day. We remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for us.

Lovely sunny day out chatting to neighbours in Tollington Ward. Massive thank you to Cllr Jeapes for coming up north to see why tollington is so great!

The Tolington Ward police team are hosting one of their regular meetings this evening. Hear from them what they are up to and share any crime concerns you have in Tollington Ward. Time: 18:00hrs – 19:00hrs Address: Dame Gerladine Hall, Manor Gardens, London, N7 6LA

As my good friend Cllr Diarmaid Ward says “Whatever your party affiliation, if you're standing in solidarity with refugees in our borough, we're standing with you. No Pasaran”

There is no place for hate in Finsbury Park or any part of Islington. Update from Cllr Una O’Halloran and Cllr Angelo Weekes after islamophobic stickers appeared in Finsbury Park

Lovely to be at the Our Place, Our Choice event today where local parents from Tollington and Finsbury Park were getting to decide how to spend council money to support parents to access services for the under 5.

News just in: Islington is the best borough in London for Playgrounds! In Tollington ward we have been upgrading our playgrounds and play spaces on our estates over the last few years, and an improvement in the playground on Wray Crescent coming soon! theconversation.com/we-mapped-18...

Lovely to see the newly improved play space at Sussex Close estate. Very pleased that as local labour councillor we have been able to fund the improvements. Every kid needs a great place to play!

Hearing little girls on estate screaming “it’s coming home” is filling my heart with so much joy right now. What an inspiring bunch of women @Lionesses are.

Busy and lovely day celebrating the best of Islington and tollington. First up Finsbury Park women’s network event at the Andover supported by Tollington Labour councillors. Followed by the @wraycrescent festival

It's the Wray Crescent Festival this Saturday hosted by the Friends of Wray Crescent. Looks like a very fun event - and I'm excited to see Bobby Bubbles in action again! mywray.org.uk/the-wray-cre...

As the finance lead in Islington I know that there are lots of Islington residents (which includes me) who want to ensure that all of the council's suppliers, including our banking provider, met high ethical standards for human rights and for environmental sustainability.

Not only has Islington Council been recognised this week as the best council in England for tackling the climate emergency but we have also been recognised as the best large organisation for bikeabikity - for getting lots of different types of people into cycling. youtu.be/dS1yD4xtXI8?...

Labour launches £500m ‘Best Start’ child support programme

Busy two days out chatting to neighbours in Tollington and picking up on issues we can help on as the local Islington Labour councillor team. If you are a tollington resident and want to raise an issue do get in touch at [email protected]

Listen, fair play.

Important break from meetings in the Town Hall to support Islington’s local businesses 🍦 #LondonHeatwave #IceCreamForTheWin

It’s welcome the government are listening to concerns around welfare reform proposals and making changes. While Islington’s Labour run council welcomes some of the proposals, we have shared our concerns on the proposed impact of PIP changes on new claimants. www.islington.media/news/disabil...

Tomorrow is the final community workshop for Evershot Road gardens. As it is going to be super hot the start time is now going to be 4pm. Do come and get planting - no experience needed.

It is super hot and warm today. Islington Council have Cool Spaces all over the borough where you can take a break and cool down. Take a look to find your nearest here www.islington.gov.uk/social-care-...

No-one takes the decision to flee their home from persecution, with little more than the clothes on their back, unless their life depends on it. That’s why our approach to refugees must be rooted in compassion, empathy and humanity. Not division, prejudice or scaremongering.

Warm day out with Cllr Anjna Khurana letting residents know what we have been up to locally. If you live in Tollington Ward and you have a local issue or problem you think we should know about then please do get in touch at [email protected]