@florawilliamson
Islington Labour councillor for Tollington ward. Executive Cllr for Finance & Performance. Former lead Cllr for Social Care & health. Posts about tollington, Islington, and local government. Send casework to Flora.williamson@islington.gov.Uk. She/her
'The Israelis and the Americans do seem to have gone into this without any legal justification'
Dame Emily Thornberry, chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, speaks to #BBCBreakfast after Israel and the US launched strikes on Iran killing the country's leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Lovely morning out chatting to neighbours and picking up issues which we can help with as Tollington’s Labour Councillors. Then popes into Everleigh street garden to see the community gardening project in action
Between this and the Greens general election policy of less medical intervention at birth it really is open season on woman amongst the populist parties.
And ironically Thames Water are in the town hall tonight for a pre-planned scrutiny on what they do in Islington. I suspect there will be quite a few questions tonight about how on earth they have managed to flood the borough again.
there's a nugget here which helps to explain Brown's character and why he was so incensed by the allegations against Mandelson from their time in office
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Health officials are racing to contain a growing measles outbreak in London, which has struck down dozens of young children and affected 7 schools and a nursery.
UKHSA has warned an outbreak across London could see 40,000 - 160,000 cases:
www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...
London’s getting £1.5bn of the government’s new low cost loans for housing associations, 60% of the national pot.
They’ll be part of the Mayor of @london.gov.uk’s City Hall Developer Investment Fund.
The 0.1% interest loans have echoes of Vienna’s renowned social housing funding model.
Prioritising pubs over children growing up in poverty is quite the political take.
A real pleasure to meet George Clarke and hear about his experiences growing up on a council estate. We both know the positive impact social housing can have on families’ lives.
That’s why I’m determined to continue delivering more council homes as we build a fairer London for everyone.
Two women, Cllr Flora Williamson, and Claire Hanna MP smiling standing in front of an SDLP banner.
Lovely to join the SDLP London reception last night and to meet @clairehanna.bsky.social , and chat about delivering politics in a constructive way.
A cap on ground rent is very welcome. London has the highest number (1.4m) and proportion (38%) of leasehold homes.
Ministers have faced down concerted lobbying by powerful freeholder interest groups to deliver this key reform, rejecting their increasingly hyperbolic arguments.
I want every Londoner to know that from April 2026, your rights at work are changing with improvements to sick pay, parental leave and strengthened worker protections.
Stay informed with my online Employment Rights Hub. www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
More of London's roads will have safer speed limits because there's irrefutable evidence it save lives:
📉 25% fewer main road collisions
📉 34% fewer people killed or serious injured on local roads
📉75% fall in children killed on local roads
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Utterly awful that Lib Dem councillors in London have asked for a review of The Freedom Pass.
Islington Labour support the Freedom Pass and I’m pleased to have just published a proposed budget for 26/27 which includes £12.5m so older Islington residents can travel for free in London.
Liberal Democrat led Boroughs tried to curtail the London Freedom Pass. Labour Boroughs have put a stop to it.
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🚨BIG NEWS🚨
Thank you to the 280 cross-party signatories backing my campaign & 10 Minute Rule Bill to end the outdated ‘Aim to Permit’ principle.
Councils & communities must have the power to say no to more gambling establishments.
People before profit! 👇🏾
Severe Weather Emergency Protocol activated in London ❄️
The temperature is due to drop below freezing tonight, and emergency accommodation is open across the capital for those sleeping rough.
If you are sleeping rough or know someone who is, connect to support via StreetLink
thestreetlink.org.uk
On 1 May 2026, we will abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions when we switch on the new private rented sector tenancy system.
More details in our roadmap for implementing the Renters’ Rights Act published today 👇🏻
www.gov.uk/government/p...
If you live in Tollington ward in Islington and you think there is something Anjna, Mick and I should know about as your Islington Labour councillors then get in touch - Flora.williamson@islington.gov.uk #IslingtonLabourOnYourSide
C.G.I. showing the York Way junction in question, with crossings and cycle lanes visible
Please check out the proposals for a "Cyclops" junction on York Way, north of King's Cross.
This would completely separate pedestrians and people cycling from motor traffic, improving safety.
Joint project with Islington!
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This brings me so much joy
Take a look at the project and make your suggestions www.islington.gov.uk/housing/repairs-and-estate-management/estate-management/thriving-neighbourhoods
Do you live on an Islington Council estate and got an idea of how the communal space could be improved?
Islington's Thriving Neighbourhoods is now open for new suggestions.
If you want to see an improvement on your estate then add your suggestion! take a look 👇
🍏 Specially for families ! 🍎
Apple day ride on 19 October. Don't crumble at the thought. Be tempted. Pies available from Ecology centre cake stall.
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Somethings are far too important for party politics. Tonight at Islington full council meeting we have a cross party motion in solidarity with the people of Palestine and to start the process of Twinning with East Jerusalem town Aizariyeh.
What’s happening in Gaza is a genocide.
As the newest member of the North London Waste Authority I was see onsite yesterday to see how 2 million Londoners recycling and waste is processed, the new eco-friendly education centre to help with school visits, and the ways solar energy onsite and plans for waste heat to be used to warm homes.
I know many people, particularly from London's diverse communities, are feeling extremely worried following the events this weekend. It takes me back to how I felt growing up in the ’70s and ’80s, when far-right political parties marched on our streets. The leaders of the far-right are once again attempting to hijack our flag, with minorities being intimidated and fear, hatred and division being sown. As Londoners, and as proud Brits, we must unite to reject the far-right – just as we have many times before. But it’s going to take a huge effort from us all – from people of all races and backgrounds, who are willing to stand up for our British values of equality, inclusion and mutual respect. As Mayor, I'll continue to do everything I can to challenge the far-right and all those who peddle the politics of fear and division. I urge other politicians and Londoners to do the same. MAYOR OF LONDON, SADIQ KHAN
We must unite against those who seek to divide us.
Date for the diary! I'm pleased to announce that Tollington's Labour Councillors are hosting a Fun Day on Saturday 4th October 1pm - 4pm at The Brickworks. Come along and get free food & drink, bouncy castle, free activities, find out a bit about what is happening locally
Are you over 66 and on Pension Credit? Then you can apply to get £200 from Islington Council Household support fund. A small way to make life a little easier
www.islington.gov.uk/benefits-and...
