Islington Socialism At Work
This picture illustrates the terrible state of Islington’s pavements.
I had just got off the 141 bus, that is pulling away from the bus stop in the picture.
Despite wearing boots, I nearly fell flat on my face because of the very wet weather and all the leaves.
Note that on the other side of the road, Hackney’s pavements are in much better state, being level and clear of leaves.
Sort your side of the road out, Islington!
The Anonymous Widower 
The socialism word indicates a political bias and dig.
Comment by John | November 19, 2024 |
Southgate Road marks the border between Hackney and Islington.
You can always tell the borough you are in, because of the state of the roads, gutters and pavements.
In Hackney, they are generally in a much better state, than those in Islington.
I doubt the difference has anything to do with politics, but all to do with management and competence.
Comment by AnonW | November 19, 2024 |
Well indeed, I am no socialist, but Hackney has been Labour controlled for all but 7 of the last 60 years. OTOH they might have swept up the leaves on their side of the road yesterday, but generally it is a pretty rotten borough…
Comment by Mark Clayton | November 19, 2024 |
When I moved here, it was a pretty rotten borough, but it has improved a lot in the last five years. The hospital is not bad either.
Comment by AnonW | November 19, 2024 |
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