Your candidates in Hackney Downs

Councillor Alastair Binnie-Lubbock

Alastair is the co-leader of the Green Group on Hackney council. Elected in 2022, Alastair has worked tirelessly for the people of Hackney Downs, tackling mold and damp for renters, fixing our streets and pavements, improving provisions for young people, and looking out for the welfare of people borough-wide by upholding Hackney’s ban on casinos. He is well versed in policies and processes, effective in navigating systems to benefit residents.

Alastair says, “I grew up in Hackney. I went to Benthal Primary school. I cannot say how proud I am to serve the borough I love, or how excited I am to be part of a great Green wave bringing Hope to Hackney.”

Dylan Law

Dylan grew up in Hackney, living in council housing and raised by a single mother. His view of politics reflects the passion and cynicism of many young Londoners. He has experienced everyday challenges like insufficient housing and an education system that fails to deliver equal opportunities to everyone. Dylan was surprised to learn he could walk into Town Hall and watch a committee meeting. When he did, he was warmly greeted by a Green Councillor; his political engagement blossomed from there.

Dylan says, “I want people like me to see they can lead. I want young people to have someone in Town Hall who they can come talk to.”

Laura-Louise Fairley

Laura-Louise has spent over 15 years helping to deliver life-saving support with humanitarian charities including Save the Children, British Red Cross and Oxfam, and making these organisations more effective and accountable to the communities they serve. She’s an experienced advocate for inclusion in the community and workplace, and for centering affected people in decision making. In 2024, she came second in the General Election for Hackney South and Shoreditch, with 24% of the vote - a massive 17% swing. S

he says, ‘I’m a strong, single mother, Hackney local, and a former school Governor. Children are the heart of our community in Hackney, and as a councillor I’ll prioritise their happiness, health, and wellbeing in all that I do.’