Praful Nargund

21/02/2024

This year in Islington, our schools are facing more than £4m of Tory cuts to budgets.

We need a Labour Government to properly fund and rebuild education.

Read about it here -

An Islington parent says 'School Cuts' figures from the National Education Union that suggest schools funding in the borough has been cut by more…

12/07/2023

Thames Water is a company in chaos, on the verge of collapse.

I recently submitted a data request that shows the escalating leaks and longer repair times in Islington.

We deserve better - water should be run for public good, privatisation has failed.

My recent article in Islington Tribune

Islington residents have long known that Thames Water is failing

25/06/2023

19/06/2023

A green transition doesn't automatically mean we'll get jobs here in the UK. Industrial changes in Britain have often resulted deeper inequality and job losses.

Delivering green jobs requires a recognition that there are huge strategic and economic benefits to becoming a global leader in green technology, manufacturing and energy.

And to do that, you've got to have an ambitious workforce plan to match green industrial strategy. Labour's announcement today of a British Jobs Bonus - £500m per year to build local supply chains, jobs and skills- is one step closer to delivering a fairer and more prosperous country.

Party to offer £500m a year for low-carbon sector but says North Sea oil and gas production will continue ‘for decades’

17/06/2023

Wonderful afternoon at the Barnard Park fun day, packed with activities for children.

Works to improve the park start soon, which will make it an even better green space.

We’re on a mission to make the borough greener, helping everyone to lead healthier and more enjoyable lives.

14/06/2023

Thank you for the invitation to join Toby Perkins MP visit to Go Ahead London Apprenticeship Academy.

Learning about what works, what could change and the potential impact of levy reform.

Inspiring listening to the apprentices’ experiences & their desire for more learning

03/06/2023

Cllr surgery this morning, followed by canvassing session.

Housing issues front and centre. We need a Labour government to help us build even more homes in Islington, and end the housing crisis in London. Islington Labour

26/05/2023

The answer to the great economic challenges we face cannot be more of a false debate between skills versus immigration. We can be different. We can be a country that invests in skills and openly embraces the hugely positive impact of immigrants to the UK.

26/05/2023

Visit to City and Islington Sixth form and Centre for Applied Sciences in Angel.

Great chance to talk about moves towards short courses, covid challenges, coding, demographic trends, and all things pre and post 16 education.

24/05/2023

Great evening yesterday talking to residents and encouraging engagement with our liveable neighbourhood programme.