Sophie Conway wins Hackney Central by-election for Labour
Result sees seat of former Deputy Mayor Sophie Linden held for Labour, with a turnout of 18.6 per cent
Result sees seat of former Deputy Mayor Sophie Linden held for Labour, with a turnout of 18.6 per cent
Voting takes place on Thursday 21 July 2016 between 7am and 10pm
Candidates and their representatives answered questions from the public at event at Arcola Theatre
Election promises on housing and permits prompt ire from Jules Pipe
Local Government Secretary’s deadline to Hackney Council expires as Jules Pipe’s rivals attack freesheet
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Town Hall says printing freesheet still makes financial sense due to ‘absurd’ government rules
Front page story in November’s Hackney Citizen draws responses from political hopefuls
Linda Kelly to run against incumbent Mayor Jules Pipe
Environmental group Sustainable Hackney launches graphic design competition
Plans to go ahead despite lack of affordable housing, as council is accused of dismissing residents’ concerns over plans for historic site
The Green party’s candidate for London mayor calls for high-quality apprenticeships and support for small businesses
Green byelection candidate says Hackney Central needs “a different voice, holding the council to account”