Hackney Independent Socialist Group

Truly stunning turnout at #Hackney Town Hall to stand up for Palestinians. @HackneyMayor and @hackneycouncil please take heed - it is time to make a firm commitment to divest from companies involved in the genocide.

Do join us from 1pm on Saturday in our campaign to show just how much Hackney stands with Palestine.

In just over 5 hours, more than 80,000 people have signed up to help build a new kind of political party. We believe in democracy — and the establishment are running scared. We’re offering people something very precious: hope. Sign up at yourparty.uk.

We secured an opposition debate in @hackneycouncil last night to highlight poor engagement and consultation. Here @madeinbolivia Cllr Turbet-Delof highlights the experiences of migrant communities in decision-making processes.

Poor behaviour from Labour Cabinet tonight. Residents trust us to scrutinise on their behalf- instead, we got microaggressions, hostility + tired digs about having a “narrow view”, being “irresponsible” even “out-of-date”. The chamber is publicly funded. It deserves respect.…

Poor behaviour from Labour Cabinet tonight. Residents trust us to scrutinise on their behalf- instead, we got microaggressions, hostility + tired digs about having a “narrow view”, being “irresponsible” even “out-of-date”. The chamber is publicly funded. It deserves respect.…

We were knocking on doors in Homerton this afternoon. Thanks to everyone who took the time to chat.

Massive thank you to Anne, Lizzy and Travis for all the work they put into the Banbury Estate Block Party. Rain did NOT stop play - and thanks to @hackneycouncil for the funding.

Rain or shine Cllr life doesn't stop, packed Saturday ahead. First stop #Hackney Central Showcase- Great turnout & lovely teams providing free coffee, pastries & natural juices. Exciting plans ahead, but won’t be complete until the voices of thousands of local residents from…

Councillor Claudia Turbet Delof calls Diane Abbott's suspension shameful: “In my view, the Labour Party is rotten at its core. ... Elected representatives are expected to fall in line, stay silent, and prioritise party image over their communities.” hackneycitizen.co.uk/2025/07/18/hac…

Thanks to everyone who came to our people's forum yesterday. It was lovely to share ideas for supporting our communities ❤️✊🏽

Below is a form that will allow you to share your thoughts and ideas for how to best develop a new left political party. Deadline: 5pm on Thursday 31 July thecorbynproject.com/pjp-supporter-…

🇵🇸✊🏽 CALL TO ACTION Join us to leaflet to support our campaign to elect councillors who will end Hackney Council's complicity in Israel's genocide 🗓️ Saturday 26th July 🕐 1-3pm - followed by a social ❤️ Meet outside the Tesco on Morning Lane, E9 6ND #HackneyVotesPalestine2026

We were knocking on doors in Homerton again this afternoon. Thanks to everyone who took time to talk to us, ask questions, and share their concerns about where they live. We'll be out again next Sunday. DM us if you want to get involved.

The law has changed and postal votes now have an expiry date, so people need to re-apply for postal votes by 31 January 2026. You can do this online, download a form, or request for an application form to be sent out. gov.uk/apply-postal-v…

From Hackney, With Love: An Intimate History of Gentrification is out now! 📣 Thank you to all the love and support for my new book that explores the complex history of gentrification in Hackney and its controversial impact on our communities. Please continue to share, support…

Rest In Power to our friend and comrade Wendy Pettifer

Hello #Hackney! 📢 Deadline to submit Public Questions for next Full Council is Thursday 10 July, 12pm 🔗 Submit your questions with the link below 👇🏽: docs.google.com/forms/d/1SuWbW…

STOP ARMING ISRAEL

This action day is happening in a ward that we're targeting at next year's local elections. Do join us if you can. #HackneyVotesPalestine2026