Finsbury Park

Arsenal’s party embodies the metropolitan swagger and angst of a divided city | Jonathan Liew

The crowd that gathered late into the night to celebrate on the streets reflected an idea of London where all are welcomeThe mounds of detritus pile up outside Finsbury Park station, like an offering to a vengeful deity. A deity gone rogue for the evening, demanding tribute specifically in the form of empty food cartons and abandoned Lime bikes. A deity that has finally decided to break the habit of 22 years.They approach via the familiar sidestreets, Gillespie Road, Benwell Road, Hornsey...

‘OK, I need to call work’: Meet the new councillors who never expected to get elected

‘OK, I need to call work’: Meet the new councillors who never expected to get elected Some say they want to rise to the challenge, while others have been forced to resign almost before their tenure began. Albert Toth looks at the rise of ‘paper candidates’ and what they mean for the future of local politics - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments “OK, I need to have a phone call with work.” That was the first reaction of Tyrone Scott, 34, who became a Green councillor in Hackney last month...

Arsenal’s party embodies the metropolitan swagger and angst of a divided city | Jonathan Liew