All of Hackney’s general election candidates and their policies – in one place
Thirteen candidates across both constituencies set out their stalls for winter election
hackney south
Labour’s Meg Hillier rules out defection but reveals hopes for a vote on second referendum
The Hackney South MP hints that she could break with official party policy next week to back a fresh public vote
Planned changes to Hackney MPs’ constituency boundaries unveiled
Two new constituencies for the borough are set to change the shape of Hackney politics if new proposals get the go-ahead
Candidates for the Hackney South & Shoreditch parliamentary election 2010
The full list of valid nominations
Paul Davies: Communist League parliamentary candidate for Hackney South
Key pledges: guaranteed unemployment benefits at rates set by unions, crash programme of public works, no cuts to social and welfare services
Denny de la Haye: independent parliamentary candidate for Hackney South
Top priority is direct digital democracy – where your vote counts on every issue
Meg Hillier: Labour parliamentary candidate for Hackney South
Key priorities: jobs for Hackney residents, help for young people, school improvements and support for the police
Polly Lane: Green parliamentary candidate for Hackney South
Tackling poverty, creating local jobs and sustainable communities are key priorities
Simon Nayyar: Conservative parliamentary candidate for Hackney South
Responsive local services, safer communities, support for small businesses are key pledges
General Election 2010: you ask the questions
Your chance to quiz the candidates in our online digital debate
Thursday 6 May: General and local elections for Hackney voters
Have a say on who will be your local MP, Hackney Mayor and local councillors