Islington Labour’s Cllr James Murray gives evidence to House of Commons Communities and Local Government Select Committee

Islington Labour’s fight for the best deal for local residents from the future development of the Royal Mail Mount Pleasant site made it all the way to Westminster this week. 

Cllr James Murray, Executive Member for Housing and Development, gave evidence to MPs on the House of Commons Communities and Local Government Select Committee on Wednesday 10th September. 

Tory Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has indicated that he will make the decision on 3rd October about whether the developer’s proposals will be given the green light. Sadly, the Mayor is refusing to acknowledge the need for more affordable homes in Islington. 

Cllr. Murray said at the Select Committee:

“We estimate that if the Mayor of London gives the green light on October the 3rd he will be selling out on affordable housing and handing over a cheque for at least £30 million to Royal Mail private investors”

You can watch the hearing in full here