Comment The Russia report is finally released. The government has an opportunity to make amends Yesterday, the long-awaited report into Russian interference in our democracy was finally released, after the decision by Boris… Catherine West 22nd July, 2020, 8:00 am
Comment Catherine West: Human rights under attack again as Colombia peace deal hangs in the balance The Colombian peace process is finally bringing hope to the nation after decades of brutal fighting. The suffering… Catherine West 14th March, 2017, 11:30 am
Comment Catherine West: Brexit must not be an excuse for the Tories to dismantle years of social progress After weeks of listening to the Prime Minister declare “Brexit means Brexit”, I took my seat on the… Catherine West 8th September, 2016, 12:00 pm
Comment Labour must not give the Snooper’s Charter an easy ride Just hours after the election result was confirmed last week the Tories announced the return of the Draft… Catherine West 15th May, 2015, 8:12 am
One Nation Politics Local Government and innovation These are very difficult times for the country and for councils. People are worried about their jobs, the… Catherine West 17th November, 2012, 5:00 pm
Comment What councillors want from from a Labour government Despite its swanky reputation, Islington is actually the country’s 14th most deprived local authority area: half our children… Catherine West 1st October, 2012, 5:47 pm
Comment The New Poll Tax – Millions will pay more while Millionaires pay less Next April, when high income earners start to benefit from the Tory–led government’s cut to the 50p tax… Catherine West 5th September, 2012, 11:17 am
Comment Let’s listen to the doorstep and get back to what matters for Londoners Talk from the chattering classes this week might have centred on tax, spreadsheets and rows in lifts. But… Catherine West 7th April, 2012, 8:13 pm
Archives Why I support Ken for London in 2012 By Catherine West I am proudly supporting Ken to be Labour’s candidate for mayor, and at this crucial… Catherine West 1st June, 2010, 5:19 pm
Archives The Lib Dems are not progressive or fair in Islington By Catherine West Over the last week, the Liberal Democrat party has found itself in a position of… Catherine West 20th April, 2010, 1:07 pm