Diane Abbott voted against the bill, while Meg Hillier, who had initially been a key figure in the Labour rebellion, voted in ...

The Hackney Independent Socialist Group has signalled its ambitions for next year’s council elections with the announcement of two new candidates. Alana Heaney and Heather Mendick will contest ...

The MP for Hackney South and Shoreditch, Meg Hillier, has been at the forefront of a backlash against the prime minister’s welfare bill, which is to be voted on today. The bill includes controversial ...

Hackney Council has admitted to causing “stress and confusion” over a resident’s council tax arrears following system changes after the 2020 cyber attack. After a lengthy back-and-forth, during which ...

Hackney Council is consulting on plans that would require private landlords to obtain a five-year licence for each property they want to let out. After committing to the scheme three years ago, ...

Deputy mayor and housing boss Guy Nicholson reveals millions spent on compensation and legal costs over past 12 months ...