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Anne Clarke with dignitaries at the Camden Civic Service on Remembrance Sunday (Image: Camden Council)

'The solemnity of Remembrance Sunday - and my dismay at new Trump term'

Plans are already being made for LGBT History Month (Image: forum+)

Plans are already being made for LGBT History Month (Image: forum+)

'Help us pay tribute to the amazing people who fought for LGBT equality'

Rachel Reeves on her way to deliver the first Budget - the first by a woman (Image: PA)

Rachel Reeves on her way to deliver the first Budget - the first by a woman (Image: PA)

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'How the Budget will help people in Hampstead and Highgate'

Sir David Attenborough is considered one of the world’s most influential voices on environmental issues

Sir David Attenborough is considered one of the world’s most influential voices on environmental issues

'Smart people persuade; angry people fight and shout'

Voting on election day at Trevor-Roberts School (Image: Trevor-Roberts School)

Voting on election day at Trevor-Roberts School (Image: Trevor-Roberts School)

Education Matters

The school where pupils won an election on a pledge for less homework

Former Camden mayor Cllr Nazma Rahman. Photo: Camden Council

Former Camden mayor Cllr Nazma Rahman. Photo: Camden Council

Former mayor was 'in hiding' in Bangladesh after family caught up in violence

Sarah Holgate, the owner of the Good Mixer pub in Camden

Sarah Holgate, the owner of the Good Mixer pub in Camden

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Owner of popular Camden pub warns independents in danger from taxes and red tape

Pro-Palestine campaigners stage silent protest at council meeting. Image: Camden Council (Civico)

Pro-Palestine campaigners stage silent protest at council meeting. Image: Camden Council (Civico)

Pro-Palestine protesters' fury at 'censorship' over 'genocide' placards

Susan Critchlow does not like being filmed while being forced to use a self service checkout (Image: PA)

Susan Critchlow does not like being filmed while being forced to use a self service checkout (Image: PA)

'Join my campaign against being filmed at supermarket self checkouts'

Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference (Image: PA)

Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference (Image: PA)

Catherine West MP

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'Labour will not duck the hard decisions to make Britain a better country'

JW3 will host three evenings of talks this week, on and after the anniversary of the October 7 attack

JW3 will host three evenings of talks this week, on and after the anniversary of the October 7 attack

Israel Hamas War

JW3 to host three days of talks one year on from October 7

A protest outside the Finsbury Park branch of the British Pregnancy Advisory Service. Photo: BPAS

A protest outside the Finsbury Park branch of the British Pregnancy Advisory Service. Photo: BPAS

Anyone protesting outside abortion clinic could face an unlimited fine

The West London Orbital is set to open in the early 2030s

The West London Orbital is set to open in the early 2030s

London Overground

Mayor to call on government to fund new Overground route

London Mayor Sadiq Khan will say it is "looking increasingly positive" that HS2 will come to Euston. Photos: Newsquest/PA

London Mayor Sadiq Khan will say it is "looking increasingly positive" that HS2 will come to Euston. Photos: Newsquest/PA

Mayor to say bringing HS2 to Euston is 'a glimpse of the London we can build'

Nicola Peters with her son Charlie who has been forced to flee Beirut

Nicola Peters with her son Charlie who has been forced to flee Beirut

Israel Lebanon war

Mum's 'big relief' as son escapes Lebanon as violence with Israel escalates

C is not for complaining (Image: Chris Arnold)

C is not for complaining (Image: Chris Arnold)

'The best way to get things done'

Tricia Leman 'honoured' to win Camden Square by-election for Labour

Tricia Leman 'honoured' to win Camden Square by-election for Labour

Conservatives come sixth as Labour holds seat in by-election

Labour's Joseph Ball holds Kentish Town South seat left by Georgia Gould MP

Labour's Joseph Ball holds Kentish Town South seat left by Georgia Gould MP

Labour candidate 'chuffed' to hold seat left by Camden's former leader

Nick Gavron has died aged 82

Nick Gavron has died aged 82

City Hall, London Assembly

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Tributes to 'outstanding' Labour politician who fought for what she believed in

Andrew Sulston, chair of the Highgate Society, previously asked for the 'co-design' phase of the scheme to be extended

Andrew Sulston, chair of the Highgate Society, previously asked for the 'co-design' phase of the scheme to be extended

Hundreds expected at meeting about planned low-traffic zone

Camden Square candidates, clockwise from top right: Esmeralda Akpoke, James Dicker, Alex Matthews and Tricia Leman

Camden Square candidates, clockwise from top right: Esmeralda Akpoke, James Dicker, Alex Matthews and Tricia Leman

The candidates hoping to replace councillor who took Boris Johnson's old seat

Kentish Town South candidates clockwise from top right: Joseph Ball, Alice Brown, Shajib Ziffer and Tara Copeland

Kentish Town South candidates clockwise from top right: Joseph Ball, Alice Brown, Shajib Ziffer and Tara Copeland

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Meet the candidates vying for former council leader's seat

Clockwise from top right: David Elkan, Michael Gomes Vieira, Robert Thompson and Peter Hornsby

Clockwise from top right: David Elkan, Michael Gomes Vieira, Robert Thompson and Peter Hornsby

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All the candidates in Camden Council's Kilburn by-election

Camden Council are bring people together through events like summer screenings (Image: John Sturrock)

Camden Council are bring people together through events like summer screenings (Image: John Sturrock)

'Camden stands against those who seek to divide'

Five thousand people turned up to an anti-racism protest in Walthamstow (Image: PA)

Five thousand people turned up to an anti-racism protest in Walthamstow (Image: PA)

'Our reaction to far-right racists shows the power of community'

Don Williams has resigned as chairman of Hampstead and Highgate Conservatives

Don Williams has resigned as chairman of Hampstead and Highgate Conservatives

Conservative Party

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Local Tories choose new chairman after former parliamentary candidate resigns

The North Middlesex Hoslpital

The North Middlesex Hoslpital

North Middlesex Hospital

Warning of GP strikes across north London

Lloyd Hatton left his Kilburn seat to be MP in Devon South

Lloyd Hatton left his Kilburn seat to be MP in Devon South

Candidates vie for seat where councillor became MP after just two years

Danny Beales stood down from Camden Square after winning the Uxbridge and South Ruislip seat in the General Election

Danny Beales stood down from Camden Square after winning the Uxbridge and South Ruislip seat in the General Election

By-election candidates named after councillor finally wins Boris's old seat

Georgia Gould's former Kentish Town South seat is now vacant

Georgia Gould's former Kentish Town South seat is now vacant

Candidates named in by-election for ex-council leader's seat

Sarah Sackman attended her first state opening of Parliament as a new MP (Image: PA)

Sarah Sackman attended her first state opening of Parliament as a new MP (Image: PA)

National government

'The so-called Westminster bubble is one that desperately needs popping'

North Finchley community line the streets in a counter protest against far-right riots

North Finchley community line the streets in a counter protest against far-right riots

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MP thanks community for 'defiance, solidarity and friendship' in face of riots

Far-right riots broke out in Southport in July after lies were spread online about the identity of a man who killed and injured several children

Far-right riots broke out in Southport in July after lies were spread online about the identity of a man who killed and injured several children

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Prime Minister says police should stay on 'high alert' to stem future riots

Georgia Gould stood down from leading Camden Council after winning the parliamentary seat of Maida Vale and Queen's Park

Georgia Gould stood down from leading Camden Council after winning the parliamentary seat of Maida Vale and Queen's Park

By-election date announced for former council leader's seat

More far right protests are expected in London tonight

More far right protests are expected in London tonight

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Jewish leaders 'stand in support of Muslims and police'

Police officers on the streets of Hartlepool following a violent protest

Police officers on the streets of Hartlepool following a violent protest

City Hall, London Assembly

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Plans for 'violent and racist' riots in London 'completely unacceptable'

Roger Robinson, 'Camden legend' and 'Labour stalwart' has died

Roger Robinson, 'Camden legend' and 'Labour stalwart' has died

Death of 'Camden legend' Roger Robinson

Disorder in Stockport has raised fears of similar riots in Barnet

Disorder in Stockport has raised fears of similar riots in Barnet

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MP warns far right may be planning 'disgusting' disorder

Tulip Siddiq MP allegedly failed to register the flat for more than a year

Tulip Siddiq MP allegedly failed to register the flat for more than a year

MP under investigation after 'failing to declare rental flat income'

Group Holding The Line protest outside Kenwood Ladies Pond over transwomen policy

Group Holding The Line protest outside Kenwood Ladies Pond over transwomen policy

Hampstead Heath

Protest to 'reclaim' Hampstead Heath ladies pond for 'women only'

Pensioners like Pat Cochrane are calling for the young to be able to use the same voter ID as pensioners (Image: PA)

Pensioners like Pat Cochrane are calling for the young to be able to use the same voter ID as pensioners (Image: PA)

General Election 2024

'Why can pensioners use travel passes as voter ID when young people can't?'

The statue of Winston Churchill in Parliament Square is regularly vandalised (Image: PA)

The statue of Winston Churchill in Parliament Square is regularly vandalised (Image: PA)

'We need to be honest about the good and bad sides of Churchill and colonialism'

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Sadiq Khan wants two-child benefit cap scrapped 'as soon as government can'

Tulip Siddiq MP failed to register the flat for more than a year

Tulip Siddiq MP failed to register the flat for more than a year

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Tulip Siddiq broke parliamentary rules over declaring rent from flat

The mock-up photograph of St Mary's Tower by XR (Image; Chris Arnold)

The mock-up photograph of St Mary's Tower by XR (Image; Chris Arnold)

'Throwing paint at things is a lousy strategy for winning people over'

Tulip Siddiq was elected MP for Hampstead and Highgate on July 4 (Image: Nathalie Raffray)

Tulip Siddiq was elected MP for Hampstead and Highgate on July 4 (Image: Nathalie Raffray)

General Election 2024

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'It is the honour of my life to represent our wonderful Hampstead and Highgate'

Luke Cawley-Harrison wishes Keir Starmer well (Image: PA)

Luke Cawley-Harrison wishes Keir Starmer well (Image: PA)

Cllr Luke Cawley-Harrison

'Sir Keir is in No. 10 - now there's nowhere to hide for failing Labour councils'

Clockwise: Tulip Siddiq, Georgia Gould, Sarah Sackman, Gareth Thomas and Catherine West

Clockwise: Tulip Siddiq, Georgia Gould, Sarah Sackman, Gareth Thomas and Catherine West

General Election 2024

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The North London MPs given jobs in Keir Starmer's new government

Hampstead & Highgate MP Tulip Siddiq has reportedly been appointed as the UK's City Minister

Hampstead & Highgate MP Tulip Siddiq has reportedly been appointed as the UK's City Minister

National government

MP 'appointed new City minister'

There will be by-elections in Camden after councillors Georgia Gould, Danny Beales and Lloyd Hutton were all elected as Labour MPs

There will be by-elections in Camden after councillors Georgia Gould, Danny Beales and Lloyd Hutton were all elected as Labour MPs

By-elections due as three councillors become MPs in general election

Three London MPs now hold key cabinet positions

Three London MPs now hold key cabinet positions

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The London MPs in Keir Starmer’s new cabinet

Adam Small has been elected to Haringey Council

Adam Small has been elected to Haringey Council

Labour comfortably win by-election as candidate promises to 'get to work'

There will be a lot of new MPs in the House of Commons (Image: PA)

There will be a lot of new MPs in the House of Commons (Image: PA)

'Becoming an MP is perhaps the greatest privilege public life can bring'

Rachel Blake (centre), the Labour Party candidate for the Cities of London & Westminster constituency, kicks off her campaigning in Pimlico, central London, after a General Election was called for July 4

Rachel Blake (centre), the Labour Party candidate for the Cities of London & Westminster constituency, kicks off her campaigning in Pimlico, central London, after a General Election was called for July 4

General Election 2024

Full results for the Cities of London and Westminster constituency