Islington is one of the most vibrant and diverse boroughs in the country. However it faces great challenges: inequality, crime, pollution and poor quality housing are among the most pressing.
Without change the United Kingdom, London and Islington face a poorer future. Islington Liberal Democrats have a positive vision for an Islington where all communities can live a good life, with the Council getting the basics right, delivering better transport, affordable and high quality homes and a cleaner, safer borough.
Nationally and locally our members work for a fairer voting system so that everyone's voice is heard, rebuilding our relationship with the European Union to reverse the negative effects of Brexit, and tackling climate change so that our children have a future.
We hope that you will be inspired to join us to fight for a fairer Islington.
Labour’s London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has confirmed that tube fares in London will rise by 5.8%: more than inflation and in spite of a national fare freeze.
A recent joint paper from the Government and London Mayor has confirmed that the fast-track for developers will fall from 35% to 20% and the cash required from developers to improve local areas will be halved.
Leaseholders whose freehold is owned by Labour-run Islington Council are being hit with eye-watering building works bills – with little say, little transparency, and virtually no way to challenge the costs.
The Islington Liberal Democrats have launched a campaign calling for a Charter for Bike Hire to address the growing issue of e-bike parking across the borough.
The Metropolitan Police plans to close half the front desks at its stations to save money, the Liberal Democrats have learnt.
The Clerkenwell Liberal Democrats have welcomed the announcement that the Mount Pleasant Post Office has been saved, with a new operator secured to take over the vital community service.