Welcome to Islington Liberal Democrats

Islington Lib Dems are campaigning for a better deal for everyone in Islington. Use the links on the left to find out more about how we're working for you. If you have any issues or ideas that you'd like Bridget Fox or your local Lib Dem Councillors to campaign on, please use our Contact section.

Islington's Lib Dem Council Team

Bridget Fox, Lib Dem PPC for Islington South & Finsbury. Bridget came within 484 votes of unseating Labour in 2005.

Local News:

Bridget condemns Labour's 'crocodile tears' on housing Sat 9th Aug 2008 Parliamentary campaigner Bridget Fox is calling for more central Government help for Islington Council to build new homes for local people. Work has started on new family homes at Boleyn Road N1 and Armour Close N7, built and funded by Islington Council.
Read "Bridget condemns Labour's 'crocodile tears' on housing" in full (183 words).

Islington racks up cycle racks Thu 7th Aug 2008 The Liberal Democrats running Islington have doubled the amount of cycle parking in the borough over the last year - and have promised to double them again. Islington now has twice the number of bike racks than neighbouring borough Hackney.
Read "Islington racks up cycle racks" in full (226 words).

Long Summer of Park Perfection in Islington Thu 7th Aug 2008 Improvements to another two of Islington's parks have been unveiled. Local councillors from Bunhill and St. Mary's wards went along to some of their local green space to enjoy the park revamps at Laycock Street and Radnor Street.
Read "Long Summer of Park Perfection in Islington " in full (344 words).

Dagmar Terrace nuisance trucks diverted Thu 7th Aug 2008 Residents of Dagmar Terrace are enjoying more peace and quiet after action from their local Liberal Democrat councillors to prevent lorries trying to use their street as a rat-run.
Read "Dagmar Terrace nuisance trucks diverted " in full (262 words).

Islington ignored as Labour Government rejects borough bids Wed 6th Aug 2008 Transport campaigners right across Islington were dismayed this week as the Labour Government snubbed the borough by refusing funds for transport improvements. Archway, Old Street Roundabout, Highbury Corner, and Drayton Park station all hoped to see a share of a £200 million Government fund for transport improvements. But the Government has refused to put down cash for any of the four Islington schemes.

Read "Islington ignored as Labour Government rejects borough bids " in full (214 words).

Punish those selling knives to children - Islington Liberal Democrats Wed 6th Aug 2008 As Islington's Liberal Democrat-run council prepares to prosecute four shops caught selling knives to children, the Lib Dems are calling on the courts to take a much stronger stand against those who are fuelling knife crime by illegally selling knives to children and young people.
Read "Punish those selling knives to children - Islington Liberal Democrats " in full (304 words).

Post Office blames Labour for Goswell Road closure Wed 6th Aug 2008 Post Office customers receiving new consultation forms about the proposed closure of Goswell Road Post Office were told in no uncertain terms by the Post Office that: the Labour Government is to blame.
Read "Post Office blames Labour for Goswell Road closure " in full (313 words).

Archive of earlier news stories.