Islington local election
Highbury ward
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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This is an election for London borough councillors.
Councillors represent the people of their ward on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms. Most London wards elect more than one councillor, which is why you may have more than one vote.
London boroughs are responsible for many different services, including:
- Child and adult social care
- Schools and education
- Rubbish collection and recycling
- Housing and planning
- Libraries and museums
- Roads and pavements
- Sports facilities and public parks
Councils are funded by a combination of council tax, business rates, and grants from the UK government. Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.
14 candidates stood in the Highbury ward.
| Electorate | 9,197 |
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| Spoilt Ballots | 15 |
| Turnout | 49% |
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Alastair Harper
Labour Party
1,481 votes
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Michael Comba
Labour Party
1,468 votes
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Tahreen Dewan
Labour Party
1,422 votes
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Julia Williams
Liberal Democrats
417 votes
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Eileen Gallagher
Conservative and Unionist Party
377 votes
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Rowan Gabriel George James
Liberal Democrats
370 votes
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Joseph Robert Wisepart
Reform UK
354 votes
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Philip Geoffrey Kelvin
Conservative and Unionist Party
338 votes
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Paul William Symes
Liberal Democrats
319 votes
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Andrew Somerset
Independent
309 votes
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Carlien Sai
Conservative and Unionist Party
260 votes
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