The London Buzz - 11th June 2025
Briefly

Recent news highlights pressing issues in London, including a vulnerable family's eviction due to a mouldy living situation, affordable housing concerns amid proposed shopping centre demolitions in Hackney, and growing demand on foodbanks. A Labour Councillor faced expulsion for voting against the party whip, reflecting strains within political ranks. Additionally, a woman was hospitalized after a bus and cyclist crash, while a new sanctuary garden opens to support dementia patients, showcasing community resilience in the face of challenges.
A sitting Labour Councillor in Lambeth has been blocked from re-standing as a candidate in the 2026 local elections after defying the party whip on a Gaza ceasefire vote.
Four-in-five foodbanks and community groups supplied by an Enfield-based charity fear they will soon struggle to meet growing demand.
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