Tag Archives: Islington

No clarity yet for Islington’s EU citizens

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Cllr Richard Watts

In December, I, along with every other Labour Council Leader in London, wrote to the Prime Minister asking that she immediately guarantee the future rights of EU citizens living in our City. EU Citizens are our friends and neighbours. They … Continue reading →

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A Soapbox and lazy thinking about ‘regeneration’

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Cllr Richard Watts

I had the pleasure of saying a few words on Thursday at the opening of Soapbox, Islington Council’s new youth centre on Old Street. Soapbox is a fantastic new space, enabled by Islington Council’s development of new Council Housing on … Continue reading →

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Islington’s German invasion

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Cllr Richard Watts

Islington was invaded yesterday by fans of FC Cologne, intent on going to the match at the Emirates whether they had tickets in advance or not. It’s rumoured 20,000 Cologne fans travelled for only 3000 away tickets. And they seemed … Continue reading →

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Standing strong after Manchester

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Cllr Richard Watts

Following the tragic attack in Manchester on Monday 22nd May, I, made the following statement: “On behalf of Islington Council and everyone in Islington, I send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of those killed and injured in … Continue reading →

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Theresa May: lunch snatcher

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Cllr Richard Watts

I’ve just come from hustings at St Mary Magdalene Academy, where I had the pleasure of deputising for Emily Thornberry. As well as general disgust at the Tory cuts to Islington schools parents were shocked at Theresa May’s plan to cut … Continue reading →

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Labour’s manifesto – tried and tested in local government

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Cllr Richard Watts

One of the best things about Labour’s manifesto is that many of the best ideas in it have been tried and tested by Labour in local government – especially here in Islington. I’ve been pleased to play a small part in this … Continue reading →

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New Community Centre for Tollington

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Cllr Richard Watts

For the ten years they ran Islington Council, the Lib Dems neglected Tollington ward.  When Islington Labour took power at the Town Hall in 2010 we decided to invest across the borough. We know that Tollington ward is one of … Continue reading →

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Making a Difference with Less

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Cllr Richard Watts

With this Labour administration, Islington Council is on the side of ordinary working people. Despite the massive cuts imposed on Islington by the Tory Government (and their Lib Dem helpers) I’m proud of everything we’ve done for our borough over … Continue reading →

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Why vote Labour in Islington?

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Cllr Richard Watts

This election in Islington boils down to a choice between Islington Labour and the Tories. Once again, the Tories have decided that their own political opportunism should come before the needs of working people in Islington. Just as with the … Continue reading →

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Free School Meals for All article

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Cllr Richard Watts

I’m delighted that Labour has taken on Islington Labour’s Free School Meals for All policy.  This is an article on Labourlist I wrote with the excellent Fiona Twycross AM, who has led the national charge for this policy with me: … Continue reading →

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