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BSF Blunder: Talking Point Hackney Gazette

Why I am running for Leadership: Talking Point Hackney Gazette

Gordon Brown's visit to Woodberry Down

He led Labour to a disastrous rout and was wary of my Bennite generation, yet Michael earned our loyalty and admiration

Meg Hillier may deny the extent of the poor conditions at the asylum detention centre, but I have seen them for myself

Does charity really begin at home?

Labour has missed many opportunities to focus on young black unemployed people – but it can act now, if it has the will

The evidence on Iraq is now clear. The former PM was dizzied by Bush, and misled gullible MPs

Diane was asked to guest edit a section of the official guide to Black History Month in 2009. Diane chose to focus on the contribution of women.

Unemployment in Hackney has long been a problem. In the eighties most of the major factories in Hackney closed down as a result of, then Tory Prime Minister, Mrs Thatcher’s policies. Under the Labour government a lot of effort has gone into bringing jobs into communities like Hackney.