Stories like this show the importance of localism in investigative journalism, and by extension the critical role regional papers, online and offline play in local democracy.

Happy Yorkshire Day to our favourite yorkshireman Andrew Dismore

In the last month of door knocking our conservative residents have expressed reservations about voting Tory citing fears over a candidates true intentions. Seems those fears have been justified. #VoteLabour #London2026

Vote Conservative get Reform www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...

"I always bring it back to the local" One year on from her election, David Floyd talks to Finchley and Golders Green MP Sarah Sackman barnetpost.co.uk/2025/06/27/i...

Tfl to move Golders Green lockers Residents were concerned that the automated parcel machines would cause security issues report Sophie Mitchell barnetpost.co.uk/2025/06/28/t...

Help us prepare for the 2026 local elections with a campaign session in Golders Green tomorrow

Worthwhile day on the doorsteps in my home patch of Barnet yesterday. Barnet is London's bellweather borough on the country and Whetstone is Barnet's Pennsylvania. Very important win with one eye on the London elections next year. Whetstone used to be the heart of a super safe Tory ward. No longer!

4️⃣ days to go! On Wednesday, members of the Co-operative Group will start to vote ahead of their AGM. By voting YES on Motion 8, we can give co-operation the political voice it deserves.

Fantastic to see the government stepping in to save British Steel. In an increasingly uncertain world it’s vital that we protect our strategic industries, especially one which our construction, transport and defence sectors rely upon.

⏰ Local elections are coming ⏰ 🔍 And we have a handy explainer from @sophiestowers.bsky.social to give you everything you need to know about local government👇

I dusted off my interview hat with the PM's growth champion, Dan Tomlinson Born in Cameron's Witney, then evicted from a London flat, he ousted chief nimby Theresa Villiers to become Chipping Barnet's first non-Tory MP He says Labour must "disrupt" and clear the "barnacles" to get Britain building

The Health and Social Care Act of 2012 introduced by the last Conservative government was a "calamity without international precedent" which proved "disastrous". Wes Streeting is determined to “reorientate the system towards his manifesto commitments” www.politicshome.com/news/article...

Thank you @annebclarke.bsky.social for inviting us to the induction of Fr Robin as vicar of all Saints Church. He has made remarkable efforts to place the church at the heart of our community, it was a honour to be present at the ceremony.

Britain's shopworkers kept us safe through the pandemic, but too often nowadays they're met with threats, abuse, and violence. Working with Usdaw and Labour, we're determined to end retail crime - because everyone has the right to feel safe at work.

Get ready to celebrate Irish culture at St. Patrick's Day Festival ☘️ Enjoy the music, dance and great food, plus the iconic grand parade through Trafalgar Square. Don’t miss it: bit.ly/3QAMGlu

An excellent summarion of this week’s budget in Barnet: barnetpost.co.uk/2025/03/06/l...

Great to be with @mumsforlungs.bsky.social @london.gov.uk Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, Barry, deputy mayors and Sarah Sackman MP celebrating 1 year of the ULEZ expansion at Rocking Horse Nursery today.

ULEZ works. It’s that simple. Expanding the Ultra Low Emission Zone wasn’t a decision I took lightly, but the latest figures show that it was the right one for the health of millions of Londoners.

The clearest evidence that Labour has your interests at heart is their commitment to drive down NHS waiting lists.

Two-thirds of voters who backed Labour last year now say Starmer is the best person to serve as Prime Minister, up from 58% last week

Starmer literally having Zelenskyy’s back today while trying to build bridges. Somehow a huge relief to watch Starmer doing this so incredibly well.

Even some Reform insiders acknowledge that Russia is a weak point for the party when it comes to alignment with the public, with one describing it as a “chink in the armour”.

Our proposals to transform Oxford Street are not just about creating a beautiful public space, but making it a world-class destination for shopping, dining and culture. It’s about building a London we can all be proud of.

Today, we're launching our vision to put communities at the heart of politics. Community Britain is about making the extraordinary stories in every community, ordinary. Read more from @fortunejf.bsky.social https://www.politicshome.com/thehouse/article/we-must-do-more-to-empower-communities

Starmer: “Britain will provide Ukraine with $5.6 billion in military aid. We are ready to participate with forces in Ukraine with European allies. Trump created an opportunity.”

Great to be able to join Barnet Labour councillors talking with residents in Finchley Church End today #LabourDoorstep

The Refugee Lodgings Project is a fantastic way for landlords to earn some extra cash while helping in our mission to end rough sleeping. It was great to visit Anna and Ibrahim at home to learn more about the scheme, which is run by Housing Justice. housingjustice.org.uk/blogs/2025/d...

Starting tomorrow it's another Barnet Labour Campaign Weekend ahead of the Finchley Church End by-election. Join cllrs and activists on Saturday and Sunday morning: events.labour.org.uk/results?enti... #LabourDoorstep

We hear chatter that centre-right Conservatives are increasingly exasperated at the current leadership. Many of whom had been talked of as 'the future of the party' and are now thinking of quitting and doing something else. The clock is ticking on Badenoch's time in the spotlight.

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‘We can’t change our leader again’: Tories despair at Badenoch www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Headline news from Con Home Shadow Cabinet League Table - Kemi sinking like a stone - Bobby J in top spot - Alan Mak off the bottom (replaced by Priti post car crash interview) conservativehome.com/2025/02/14/o...

Imagine a place where everyone is free to be who they want to be and love who they want to love. That’s London. In these uncertain times, please know that you will always be loved and wanted in our city.

Councillor calls for action to tackle sky high Golders Green rents Childs Hill representative Matt Perlberg slammed the previous Conservative government for failing to bring down rent costs barnetpost.co.uk/2025/02/12/c...

Tomorrow is polling day in the Burnt Oak by-election. Join Barnet Labour and help Get Out The Vote for Labour's candidate Charlotte Daus. events.labour.org.uk/event/477350

Every day from now until polling day Barnet Labour will be organising its Get Out The Vote operation in Burnt Oak. Come and help keep the ward red: events.labour.org.uk/results?enti...

This Saturday it's the final campaign weekend for the Burnt Oak by-election. Polling day is Thursday 13th Feb. Come and help Barnet Labour retain this seat: events.labour.org.uk/results?enti...

The Met is spearheading targeted work to prevent and tackle mobile phone theft in London. 230 people have been arrested as part of a week of intense policing activity across London. I’m determined to eliminate the scourge of mobile phone theft in our city for good.

Happy TTTD … Time to talk day @mindcharity.bsky.social … all about finding your comfort zone where you feel ok talking over a few issues. Can’t beat a sofa!!

Today London welcomed the Year of the Snake with spectacular Lunar New Year celebrations in Trafalgar Square and Chinatown.

🚨 We’ve conducted a huge poll across the country to see what would happen if a General Election happened right now. Shockingly, the far right Reform UK could be on course to take up to 169 seats in parliament.

Strong Childs Hill turn out for this morning's canvas in Burnt Oak #labourdoorstep

It's almost the weekend and that of course means 2 whole days for you to help Barnet Labour with GOTPV ahead of the Burnt Oak by-election. RSVP: events.labour.org.uk/results?enti... #LabourDoorstep

Five years on from Brexit, London remains a European city, where European Londoners are valued and cherished. You are our neighbours, colleagues, friends and loved ones. Thank you for making London your home. You are wanted here—and always will be.

"If we ducked tough choices for growth, Britain’s spiral of decline would continue" — @dantomlinson.bsky.social writing for @labourlist.bsky.social labourlist.org/2025/01/labo...

Mayor of London speaks to Jewish News as he attends the Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration at Auschwitz

Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers. This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder. Auschwitz took time.

Our statement on the news of the release of four Israeli hostages from Hamas captivity🎗️