The placing of HMP Pentonville in special measures is very concerning, but its failings do not come as a surprise. I will be writing to the Lord Chancellor and Pentonville's governor to discuss these findings in more detail.

Reports from Metropolitan Police on proposals to close some front desks at police stations. This will have a devastating impact on my constituents in Islington, Chingford and Hackney. The public needs 24-hour access to local police, a solution needs to be found.

The UK must immediately recognise Palestinian statehood. There can be no two state solution if there is no viable state left to call Palestine.

Brilliant news!

This is excellent news, particularly as Finsbury Park will benefit. I welcome the focus on antisocial behaviour, phone robbery and shoplifting - these are exactly the concerns residents have raised with me.

We will not tolerate anyone who tries to divide our community by exploiting the suffering of asylum seekers with No Recourse to Public Funds, targeting the most vulnerable to spread hate and fear. The demonisation of refugees, and asylum seekers has no place in Islington

ITV pulling zero punches in this incredible footage - "This landscape of destruction looks otherworldy, but it's not, it's this world - What is happening may come to define one of its darkest eras, one that casts a stain on humanity, which will endure for generations" #Gaza

🚨HAPPENING NOW: Hundreds arrested in Parliament Square in protest organised by Defend Our Juries The arrest of otherwise peaceful protesters is a violation of the UK’s international obligations to protect the rights of freedom of expression and assembly. The protesters in

Great news @FazAmnesty is bringing the mobile surrender van to Islington this Wednesday! 🙌 Due to strong partnership working, we made it happen. Another step in building on Islington’s work to reduce knife crime. 📍Hazelville Road Please share - no questions will be asked

Mental health challenges & anxiety among young people have increased since COVID, affecting school attendance & academic outcomes.Prioritising mental well-being in education is essential to address these issues at their root & ensure our young people have the best possible future

Gulcin Ozdemir opens the debate, proposing the motion, offering a formal hand of friendship to Aizariyeh. She outlines the significance of the motion in light of the atrocities we continue to witness in Palestine.

In council chambers tonight, politics gave way to principle. I'm honoured to propose this motion of a twinning agreement between Islington and Aizariyeh tonight and that it unanimously passed with cross party support. #islingtonfc #islingtonlabour

Horrific attack in Manchester , my thoughts and prayers with the Jewish Community and loved ones of the victims to have been subject to such horror in one of their most holiest day.

Your voice matters! With IslingtonFaithsForum and @UCL, we’re asking residents, workers, visitors and students in Finsbury Park to share views on women’s and children’s safety. Now more than ever, we must understand what’s needed to keep women safe in this area. 👇 forms.office.com/e/p0dfwDCj9S

It's been a long journey, today we marked the topping out of a major milestone; Phase 1 of delivering desperately needed 415 social rent homes 🏡 60 care homes 🏠 A new public park 🌳 1,500 sqm2 womens building providing services for women affected or at risk of entering the CJS

Wonderful evening at the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan’s Black History Month reception, bringing together London’s Black creatives, writers, and community leaders.

Hundreds of London’s Black leaders, creatives and community champions came together for Sadiq Khan’s annual #BlackHistoryMonth Reception Such a powerful evening of celebration, reflection and connections - full of meaningful conversations, great music and joyful vibes! #BHM2025

Brilliant work 👏🏻

Today, we honour all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Now and always, we will remember them.

Spot on!