14 years of Tory austerity have left a brutal legacy in Islington and across the country. Rising poverty, inequality and homelessness have pushed our communities to breaking point.
Keir Starmer promised ‘change’, but under Labour things are only getting worse. A new round of austerity targets pensioners and disabled people, while the super-rich continue to thrive.
As a genocide unfolds in Gaza, Labour’s diplomatic and material support for Israel has been unwavering. Those raising their voice for peace and human rights face a climate of repression.
The government’s betrayal of those most desperate for something better has led to the predictable rise of the far right. Instead of offering a hopeful alternative to racist narratives, Labour are pandering to Reform, demonising migrants and bragging about deportations.
In Islington, residents now have a Labour council, a Labour mayor and a Labour government. But the cost of living and housing crises are only deepening, schools are closing and services are being cut.
It’s time for something new.
Islington Community Independents are committed to building a real political alternative: a grassroots movement dedicated to the redistribution of wealth and power to benefit working-class and marginalised communities.
We will field local election candidates in Islington committed to:
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By becoming a Registered Supporter of Islington Community Independents, you’ll be joining a community-led movement determined to put people before profit.
Supporters can:
Together, we can build a borough where every voice is heard and every resident matters.
Join us today. Be part of real change in Islington.
Promoted by Rupert Wilkinson on behalf of the Islington Independents Councillor Group