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Scene has been set for a bitter election battle

The battle to become the MP for the new constituency of Hampstead & Kilburn is well and truly on. Liberal Democrat candidate Ed Fordham has thrown down the gauntlet by asking if Glenda Jackson is London s laziest MP – a question clearly designed to be rh... » MORE

WHITTINGTON PROPOSALS: My family is personally indebted to hospital

The march on the Whittington was supported by local and national organisations and members of the public, and was very well attended. The MP for Islington gave an impassioned plea to fight against the closure. Haringey residents were reminded that a few... » MORE

KAREN JENNINGS: thousands marched on Whittington with single voice

On Saturday I marched with huge pride alongside thousands of local residents, NHS staff, local politicians and trade unionists. With one voice we called to for the Whittington to be saved. I have to pay tribute to the tenacity and organisational skills... » MORE

LYNNE FEATHERSTONE: We must stand united to save NHS

Tonight (Thursday March 4) I have arranged a public meeting, where local residents will get the chance to hear at first hand what the hospital bosses have to say about the threat to the A&E at the Whittington Hospital. To represent the NHS, I have invite... » MORE

LYNNE FEATHERSTONE: We must stand united to save NHS

Tonight (Thursday March 4) I have arranged a public meeting, where local residents will get the chance to hear at first hand what the hospital bosses have to say about the threat to the A&E at the Whittington Hospital. To represent the NHS, I have invite... » MORE

LYNNE FEATHERSTONE: We must stand united to save NHS

Tonight (Thursday March 4) I have arranged a public meeting, where local residents will get the chance to hear at first hand what the hospital bosses have to say about the threat to the A&E at the Whittington Hospital. To represent the NHS, I have invite... » MORE

CHRIS PHILP: Why the NHS needs radical reform

The NHS has dominated local headlines of late. The Whittingon s A&E is threatened with closure. The Royal Free s physiotherapy department is going out to private tender and its award-winning stroke unit has just ceased emergency treatment. There is talk... » MORE

GLENDA JACKSON: Opposition's heinous agenda on care plans

What a difference a Dame makes. When the highly-respected Joan Bakewell voiced her opinion on the political fracas over the Government s proposed National Care Strategy, both the political commentariat and the opposition parties re-adjusted their focus. D... » MORE

LYNNE FEATHERSTONE: Open policing in heart of community

THE police are planning to expand their presence in Wood Green – keeping the existing police station in use but also moving the front counter to the Fishmongers Arms (right next to the Civic Centre, closer to the centre of Wood Green, closer to where peop... » MORE

GLENDA JACKSON: Great dignity in face of Haiti earthquake disaster

Having been snowbound for days, mine was one of the voices raised in bemused disbelief that a country the size of ours could be so quickly brought to a standstill. Then Haiti happened and I swore I would never complain about anything ever again. But of co... » MORE

DAVID HOGARTH: Access team rises to meet challenge

Some congratulations this month. Your Local Involvement Network (LINk) was worried that the people who answer the phone for social services (0207 641 1175) were being given a lot more to do and might not do it very well. So we made test calls and found th... » MORE

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