Woman dies 7 months after Islington flat fire

Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A woman has died seven months after suffering critical injuries in a fire that engulfed her flat in Islington, prompting renewed safety concerns. Crews were summoned to the scene of the incident in Northchurch Road, Islington, De

Islington slams equality guidance as risking discrimination

Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Islington Council warns that proposed equalities guidance is impractical and could lead to discrimination, undermining protections for vulnerable groups. The council’s response to the Equalities and Human Rights Commission’s consultation on revisions to its Code of Practice

TV actor joins Islington protest over disability cuts

Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A TV actor joined campaigners outside an MP’s surgery in Islington to protest against cuts to disability benefits, highlighting the impact on vulnerable residents. As she joined dozens of demonstrators outside the Town Hall on Saturday to

Islington residents oppose 11-storey housing expansion

Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Islington residents criticize a housing association’s plan to add 11 storeys to Holloway Park blocks, fearing social housing needs are being sidelined for profit. According to the proposals, which Peabody revealed last week, two blocks might have