My name is Pat Prendergast.

Full statement

I have lived in Islington for the past 2 years while studying history at University at UCL.

Despite my short time here in Islington I’ve been committed to helping in the community, volunteering for the Islington North People’s forum, helping with Acorn to oppose unfair evictions, getting involved in our Your Party Proto-Branch, and joining our already well established activism networks. I have met so many kind, knowledgeable and committed people who have helped me find a home here and welcomed me into this community.

At my university I have organised a Your Party society to bring together students across UCL and other London Universities, join the fight for improved workers rights in UCL, and support our BDS movement against UCL’s complicity in genocide. I did this in the hopes of bringing the welcoming community spirit in Islington to other students across London.
Standing as a councillor means supporting the community. I will fight for improved housing, a reliable and supported healthcare, and better support for our young people. But more than that I will be responsible and accountable to our community - bridging the gap between politics and the people who it affects.

I have seen worrying apathy in students and young people surrounding politics, in which it is a separate, unchangeable world for older out of touch people to make all the decisions. I want to bring local politics that is local and community based, ensure young people get their voices heard, and
ultimately do some good and give back to the borough that has welcomed, inspired and uplifted me for these past 2 years.

I am incredibly excited for this election and whatever follows and cannot wait to keep meeting and supporting the many Islingtonians that make this an incredibly special place.