For a more equal future

Islington is no place for hate

Islington understands all too well the impact that far-right extremism, hatred and division can have on real people. 

We've always stood together as one community against this, and we do so again today in the face of unacceptable and inexcusable riots across the country that seek to attack the most marginalised people in our society and tear us apart.    

We won’t let that happen. Instead, we are more determined than ever to be united against hate and to create a more equal future for Islington. 

We know that many people in Islington – regardless of their background, race or faith – will be feeling anxious watching despicable racist and Islamophobic attacks around the country. Together, we stand in solidarity, and are stepping up additional patrols and support for faith and community locations. 

If you see hate of any sort in Islington, report it and know that you are not alone – our whole borough stands with you. 

Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz, Leader of Islington Council 

Cllr Matt Nathan, Leader of Islington Independent Socialists 

Cllr Benali Hamdache, Leader of the Islington Green Party 

Islington Faiths Forum

Emily Thornberry MP 

Jeremy Corbyn MP 

Notes to editors

FOR INFO:  

The Metropolitan Police and Islington Council’s community safety service have introduced additional reassurance patrols, CCTV and visits to venues across Islington. 

To help tackle hate crime and assist in making the community safer we strongly encourage you to report any incidents to the police as soon as possible: 

  • Call 999 in an emergency – when the offender is still in the area, someone has been injured or there is a risk to life 
  • Call 101 to make a non-emergency report to the police 
  • To report anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 

If you do not want to report to the police directly, you can also report to a trusted third-party agency, including: 

  • Islamophobia: call Tell MAMA on 0800 456 1226 
  • Antisemitism: call Community Security Trust on 0800 032 3263 
  • Disability hate crime: call Stay Safe East on 0208 519 7241 
  • LGBT+ hate crime: call Galop on 0800 999 5428 

Further information and support is available on the council’s Tackling Hate Crime webpages. 

Contact information

If you are a member of the public with a general question about the council please view the contact information on our website or call 020 7527 2000.