Tag Archives: Labour Party

Surrey Street market trader Joseph quits Labour in race row

Posted on January 31, 2026 by insidecroydon

Jose Joseph, the Surrey Street market stall-holder and one of the best-recognised faces on the local political scene, has quit the Labour Party, accusing it of “discrimination and toxic behaviour”. In a brief statement shared with party colleagues, Joseph announced … Continue reading →

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All together now: with the non-public, non-inquiry panel

Posted on September 9, 2011 by insidecroydon

Unanimity broke out in the council chamber at Croydon Town Hall on Wednesday night: none of our councillors, red or blue, think the riots were A Good Thing. But were the local Conservatives all singing from the same hymn sheet? … Continue reading →

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MP Wicks renews demand for urgent inquiry into Croydon riots

Posted on August 22, 2011 by insidecroydon

Ahead of tonight’s post-riots community action meeting at the Oshwal Centre, Croydon North MP Malcolm Wicks has again called for a public inquiry into the events of 8/8. “Croydon should establish its own inquiry into the borough’s riots, so that … Continue reading →

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