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Council & Politics · HackneyDiane Abbott readmitted to Labour after year-long suspension
Diane Abbott has been readmitted to the Labour Party following a year-long suspension over antisemitism allegations. The Hackney North and Stoke Newington MP received a formal warning for a tweet referring to the Israel Defense Forces as the 'Jewish Defence Force'. Joani Reid, MP for East Kilbride and Strathaven, was also readmitted after her voluntary suspension.
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Council & Politics · HackneyMayor Launches £1.8bn Plan to Clean London's Rivers
Sir Sadiq Khan has unveiled a £1.8 billion plan to clean up London's rivers and waterways over the next decade. The initiative, launched at Hackney's West Reservoir, aims to make 600km of water bodies swimmable and support wildlife.
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Council & Politics · HackneyHackney Mayor Apologises for Haifa Twinning Deadline Error
Hackney Mayor Zoë Garbett has apologised for a 'serious mistake' after a letter to Haifa's Mayor set a consultation deadline of 7 October, the anniversary of Hamas attacks. The council voted to begin terminating the 58-year twinning arrangement.
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Council & Politics · HackneyHackney Council votes to end 58-year twinning with Haifa
Hackney Council has approved the first steps to terminate its twinning agreement with Haifa, following a Green party manifesto pledge. The decision, opposed by Labour and Conservative councillors, will be reviewed by a cross-party working group before final ratification in January 2027.
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Council & Politics · HackneyOfsted praises Hackney’s care leaver support after two-year turnaround
Hackney’s support for young people leaving care has improved substantially, Ofsted found, with warm relationships and a dedicated hub praised. However, inspectors identified inconsistencies in supervision and health summaries, while housing progress remains partial.
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