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Prime minister Andy Burnham meets residents after he delivered a speech on social care during a visit to the Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Jewish Care Campus in north London (Image: PA)

Time to fix a social care system that is failing families and carers

An electric fan can help keep you call during a heatwave (Image: Unsplash)

An electric fan can help keep you call during a heatwave (Image: Unsplash)

Hot stuff - Camden's heatwave survival guide

There is currently minimal inclusion of climate education in the national curriculum (Image: PA)

There is currently minimal inclusion of climate education in the national curriculum (Image: PA)

Climate education must improve to prepare young people for future challenges

An environmental campaign is encouraging people to upload pictures of their creative beach art (Image: Dorothea Hackman)

An environmental campaign is encouraging people to upload pictures of their creative beach art (Image: Dorothea Hackman)

Climate Emergency

Why food security should be treated as a national emergency

As mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham introduced the Bee Network of buses along a similar model to Transport for London with capped standard fares (Image: PA)

As mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham introduced the Bee Network of buses along a similar model to Transport for London with capped standard fares (Image: PA)

Catherine West MP

From Bolton to Haringey, one issue dominates every conversation

Haringey Council is facing a budget challenge (Image: PA)

Haringey Council is facing a budget challenge (Image: PA)

Haringey Council

Residents deserve the truth about Haringey's financial challenge

Major High Street banks have closed over 6,700 branches across the UK since 2015

Major High Street banks have closed over 6,700 branches across the UK since 2015

Have your say on the future of face-to-face banking

Archman Academy was one of the secondary schools MP Sarah Sackman visited to discuss social media

Archman Academy was one of the secondary schools MP Sarah Sackman visited to discuss social media

Teen voices express the dark side of social media

MP Catherine West met the Women’s National Ice Hockey League Division Two winners Haringey Greyhounds at Alexandra Palace

MP Catherine West met the Women’s National Ice Hockey League Division Two winners Haringey Greyhounds at Alexandra Palace

How speaking up drives change in women’s sport

Social media is to be banned for under-16s

Social media is to be banned for under-16s

Why social media ban for under-16s is welcomed

The Hornsey Vale Community Centre hosted the Stroud Green hustings ahead of the May 7 local elections (Image: David Winskill)

The Hornsey Vale Community Centre hosted the Stroud Green hustings ahead of the May 7 local elections (Image: David Winskill)

Haringey Council

From dominance to defeat: Labour’s Haringey reckoning

Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan has celebrated 10 years of being London Mayor (Image: PA)

Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan has celebrated 10 years of being London Mayor (Image: PA)

Why Labour must rebuild trust after election setback

Chris Packham speaking with climate and nature scientists, lawyers, economists and military figures last November

Chris Packham speaking with climate and nature scientists, lawyers, economists and military figures last November

Why politicians misread public backing for net zero

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson pointed out 'tonnes of holes' in the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in the House of Lords (Image: PA)

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson pointed out 'tonnes of holes' in the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in the House of Lords (Image: PA)

How the collapse of the assisted dying bill highlights risks to the vulnerable

Paul Behrens, Samia Dumbuya, Rev Jonathan Lee, Chris Packham, Hugh Montgomery at St Pancras Church following a viewing of the National Emergency Briefing film

Paul Behrens, Samia Dumbuya, Rev Jonathan Lee, Chris Packham, Hugh Montgomery at St Pancras Church following a viewing of the National Emergency Briefing film

Chris Packham attends London event on response to the climate emergency

MP Catherine West attended the Missing Lynx Project Parliamentary Briefing to discuss reintroducing the species (Image: Office of Catherine West)

MP Catherine West attended the Missing Lynx Project Parliamentary Briefing to discuss reintroducing the species (Image: Office of Catherine West)

Catherine West MP

The incredible birds and animals that are making their homes on London again

Lisa Nandy Labour MP

Lisa Nandy Labour MP

Cultural attractions

All the London venues benefiting from a £30m arts and culture funding boost

MPs Wes Streeting and Sarah Sackman at the site of the Hatzola attack (Image: PA_

MPs Wes Streeting and Sarah Sackman at the site of the Hatzola attack (Image: PA_

Barnet shows unity after targeted attack on Hatzola ambulances

In the International Women’s Day debate in Parliament, Tulip Siddiq spoke on behalf of a constituent (Image: Tulip Siddiq)

In the International Women’s Day debate in Parliament, Tulip Siddiq spoke on behalf of a constituent (Image: Tulip Siddiq)

'Unfair sacking inspired me to fight for rights for people with common condition'

Leading expert on the management of biodiversity Prof James Bullock spoke to Climate Emergency Camden (Image: James Bullock)

Leading expert on the management of biodiversity Prof James Bullock spoke to Climate Emergency Camden (Image: James Bullock)

Climate Emergency Camden

Climate expert urges action as UK security chiefs warn of ecosystem collapse

(L-r) European Council president Antonio Costa, Keir Starmer and president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen HMS Sutherland in central London, following the UK-EU Summit last May (Image: PA)

(L-r) European Council president Antonio Costa, Keir Starmer and president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen HMS Sutherland in central London, following the UK-EU Summit last May (Image: PA)

'Trading and helping young people - now is the moment to reset ties with Europe'

Government is putting a cap on ground rent charges (Image: PA)

Government is putting a cap on ground rent charges (Image: PA)

The simple change that has saved many London families £150 a year

When a pub closes a vital community asset is lost (Image: PA)

When a pub closes a vital community asset is lost (Image: PA)

Hampstead Neighbourhood Forum

'Pubs are priceless for locals but a loss to developers - they need defending'

Finchley and Golders Green MP Sarah Sackman met rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot, whose husband drugged her so she could be assaulted by (Image: Office of Sarah Sackman)

Finchley and Golders Green MP Sarah Sackman met rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot, whose husband drugged her so she could be assaulted by (Image: Office of Sarah Sackman)

International Women's Day

'Epstein case proves we cannot be silent about violence against women and girls'

Central government will take responsibility for SEND funding from 2028 (Image: PA)

Central government will take responsibility for SEND funding from 2028 (Image: PA)

Cllr Luke Cawley-Harrison

The Government is writing off SEND debts - but may still leave families worse off

Hampstead and Highgate MP Tulip Siddiq sets out why recent nursery abuse and neglect cases show the need for CCTV (Image: Pixabay)

Hampstead and Highgate MP Tulip Siddiq sets out why recent nursery abuse and neglect cases show the need for CCTV (Image: Pixabay)

'The heartbreaking abuse and neglect cases that prove we need CCTV in nurseries'

Trading in Crouch End is becoming volatile and riskier

Trading in Crouch End is becoming volatile and riskier

The town centre where almost one in ten shops are empty

The prime minister has opened a consultation on social media use by under-16s (Image: PA)

The prime minister has opened a consultation on social media use by under-16s (Image: PA)

'A ban isn’t enough - children need safer spaces beyond social media'

For many families, the Jobcentre is a place of anxiety, not support (Image: PA)

For many families, the Jobcentre is a place of anxiety, not support (Image: PA)

'My son's autistic, can't speak and has 24-hour care - but he still gets a job coach'

Foodbanks were only meant to be a temporary solution in tackling food poverty (Image: PA)

Foodbanks were only meant to be a temporary solution in tackling food poverty (Image: PA)

Climate emergency

The national emergencies our government still refuses to confront

Pensioners rely on their Freedom Passes to get around (Image: PA)

Pensioners rely on their Freedom Passes to get around (Image: PA)

Brenda Allan, patient campaigner

Here's why cutting the Freedom Pass would be bad for older people - and London

The battle of Wood Green took place in 1977 at Ducketts Common

The battle of Wood Green took place in 1977 at Ducketts Common

Catherine West MP

The Rebel Borough with a long tradition of calling out the far-right

Luke Cawley-Harrison is calling for a new UK-EU Customs Union (Image: PA/Luke Cawley-Harrison)

Luke Cawley-Harrison is calling for a new UK-EU Customs Union (Image: PA/Luke Cawley-Harrison)

A decade of damage: it’s time to fix Brexit and boost Britain’s economy

Tulip Siddiq MP with Misumi Okumura from New End Primary School, who designed the winning card, and her card

Tulip Siddiq MP with Misumi Okumura from New End Primary School, who designed the winning card, and her card

Schoolgirl's winning Christmas card design sent to Prime Minister and the King

Last month there was a national conference on the Future of Primary Care (Image: Dr Pamela Martin)

Last month there was a national conference on the Future of Primary Care (Image: Dr Pamela Martin)

Keep Our NHS Public (KONP)

'Having a regular GP is better for us and the NHS, so why don't we make it happen?'

MP Sarah Sackman joined the Finchley Society on a heritage walk (Image: Sarah Sackman)

MP Sarah Sackman joined the Finchley Society on a heritage walk (Image: Sarah Sackman)

'High streets have fallen on tough times - I want to keep them places to be proud of'

Peray Ahmet welcomes the announcement by Rachel Reeves to lift the two-child benefit cap (Image: PA)

Peray Ahmet welcomes the announcement by Rachel Reeves to lift the two-child benefit cap (Image: PA)

'How the Budget will help Haringey people - lifting the benefit cap and more'

MP Catherine West encourages residents to shop from small local businesses this Small Business Saturday (Image: Office of Catherine West)

MP Catherine West encourages residents to shop from small local businesses this Small Business Saturday (Image: Office of Catherine West)

Catherine West MP

The small businesses that make Hornsey and Friern Barnet so special

Waspi women stage a protest in Westminster in 2024 (Image: PA)

Waspi women stage a protest in Westminster in 2024 (Image: PA)

Hornsey Pensioners Action Group

'There is still a glimmer of hope for women left unable to claim pensions'

People from schools, faith organisations, and charities came together for a community heroes hosted by MP Tulip Siddiq (Office of Tulip Siddiq)

People from schools, faith organisations, and charities came together for a community heroes hosted by MP Tulip Siddiq (Office of Tulip Siddiq)

'Kilburn High Road is a place that brings people together'

Hornsey Food Bank has seen a rise in the number of people needing their support (image: Thomas Skovsende/Hornsey Food Bank).

Hornsey Food Bank has seen a rise in the number of people needing their support (image: Thomas Skovsende/Hornsey Food Bank).

Catherine West MP

'The simple change that could improve the lives of millions of children'

MP Sarah Sackman is joined by Yvette Cooper on a visit to a Free Breakfast Club at a local school (Image: Sarah Sackman)

MP Sarah Sackman is joined by Yvette Cooper on a visit to a Free Breakfast Club at a local school (Image: Sarah Sackman)

'Pessimistic about young people nowadays? I've actually met them'

In 2024, 16% of UK homes were food insecure households

In 2024, 16% of UK homes were food insecure households

Catherine West MP

The clubs that make your children fitter, healthier and more confident

Jo Middleton lobbying Parliamentary group of MPs on dog welfare

Jo Middleton lobbying Parliamentary group of MPs on dog welfare

Dog welfare group of MPs told of rescue workers facing trauma

Public water fountains are often shunned due to a lack of cleanliness and regular maintenance (Image: PA)

Public water fountains are often shunned due to a lack of cleanliness and regular maintenance (Image: PA)

All the places that must supply free drinking water under UK law

Red Rebels protest at Euston station (Image: Dorothea Hackman)

Red Rebels protest at Euston station (Image: Dorothea Hackman)

Dorothea Hackman

What was the HS2 vandalism of the trees in Euston Square for?

Peray Ahmet joined community representatives, faith leaders and residents for the ‘Faith in Unity: Standing Together Against Hate in Haringey’ workshop

Peray Ahmet joined community representatives, faith leaders and residents for the ‘Faith in Unity: Standing Together Against Hate in Haringey’ workshop

Haringey Council

'The emotional impact of hate crime is devastating - let's show we care'

North London boroughs to receive £1.2M to combat homelessness and rough sleeping

North London boroughs to receive £1.2M to combat homelessness and rough sleeping

National government

North London boroughs awarded over £1.2m to tackle homelessness

MP Tulip Siddiq has meet with local groups who are concerned about climate change (Image: Office of Tulip Siddiq)

MP Tulip Siddiq has meet with local groups who are concerned about climate change (Image: Office of Tulip Siddiq)

'Fewer people will suffer asthma, dementia and heart disease because of Ulez'

Will Labour’s legacy be an ultimate gift ID Cards to Farage? (Image: David Winskill)

Will Labour’s legacy be an ultimate gift ID Cards to Farage? (Image: David Winskill)

'Are digital ID cards a £600m distraction from a low-growth economy?'

MP Catherine West (centre) meets climate campaigners led by Friends of the Earth's Tim Root (far left)

MP Catherine West (centre) meets climate campaigners led by Friends of the Earth's Tim Root (far left)

Friends of the Earth lobby MP to get every home insulated

During the summer, MP Catherine West explored Coppetts Wood and visited a bee keeper (Image: Catherine West)

During the summer, MP Catherine West explored Coppetts Wood and visited a bee keeper (Image: Catherine West)

The amazing urban woodland festival that shows how we can all care for our planet

The Whittington Hospital is ranked 41st in the new hospital league table despite good reviews from the CQC

The Whittington Hospital is ranked 41st in the new hospital league table despite good reviews from the CQC

Brenda Allan, patient campaigner

Are hospitals being marked on their finances rather than quality of care?

'Our country wastes a huge amount of talent, skills and experience by denying older workers the chance to find new jobs'

'Our country wastes a huge amount of talent, skills and experience by denying older workers the chance to find new jobs'

Hornsey Pensioners Action Group

'Change the culture to allow older people to work'