Great start to #Lab25 with a wonderful @chrleft.bsky.social service with Chair Anna Dixon MP and Director @hannahmerich.bsky.social. Then ending the day with the @bondngo.bsky.social @labourcid.bsky.social international development reception with Minister for development Baroness Chapman

We ended the first day of #Lab25 with the @bondngo.bsky.social @labourcid.bsky.social international development reception. LCID chair @heathernstaff.bsky.social told the room : “We have not lost the campaign for international development. We need to win the moral fight and not give up.”

@heathernstaff.bsky.social @drsarahyde.bsky.social #fabiansociety #labourconference #islington @teamlabouruk.bsky.social

A world without poverty was the clarion call of the last Labour Government. It can be of this one too. As chair of @labourcid.bsky.social I am proud to have co-written the foreword with Joe Dromey @thefabians.bsky.social for our essay collection collaboration exploring the future of development.

A world free of poverty is core to our Labour values - it is why LCID was founded. But we live in dark times for our cause. Promising Development, a collection of 11 essays co-released by @thefabians.bsky.social and LCID shows us a path forward. Read it here fabians.org.uk/publication/...

Join us and our partners for a packed programme of events at Labour Conference 2025, where we’ll be diving into all things international development. Save this schedule and see you in Liverpool! #Lab25

In London, hate will never win.

I want residents to be aware that I have received threats of death and violence directly posted in response to a misleading video recently shared by the MP for Keighley and Ilkley, Robbie Moore. See my full statement below:

We and the Labour Foreign Policy Group have issued a joint response to the Prime Minister’s statement on Gaza. @heathernstaff.bsky.social @peymana.bsky.social

Been a busy few weeks for Cllr Turan and I for Islington Labour in Laycock ward. We have been working hard to ensure resident concerns are heard, especialy in the Grove estate. Thanks to executive member for homes Cllr Woolf for the help with Hyde Housing to ensure works are carried out.

Excellent morning canvassing in Arsenal alongside Islington Labour colleagues and activists. Great to hear from residents and talk about the great work Cllr Bashir Ibrahim, @fincraig.bsky.social & @roulinkhondoker.bsky.social have been doing in the ward.

Debt relief means the poorest countries can spend taxpayers’ money on healthcare, not interest payments. We welcome the launch of the London Coalition on Sustainable Sovereign Debt, chaired by Emma Reynolds. Although there’s much more to do, it’s a good start www.reuters.com/business/fin...

Jazz over 3 Fridays in July, its free, its brilliant and its all about community. Great to see this being put on again by @HopeChurchIs. Bring a picnic, and enjoy some great music 630pm-830pm 4th, 11th and 18th July, St Mary Magdalene Gardens, Laycock ward, islington 🎶

Great to take part in several events in Islington for Refugee Week, #communityasasuperpower. There is nothing like good food, music,to bring people together, extending a hand of friendship and embrace. We danced together, we ate together, we smiled together, this is community and this is Islington

This week, I want to emphasise the importance of showing compassion and solidarity through small acts of kindness to begin the process of making community wherever we are. I urge everyone to attend any Refugee Week events in their area.

As Chair of the APPG on Refugees, I am happy to welcome Refugee Week #CommunityAsASuperpower. In support of safe routes, I have asked the Government to rethink their position on barring citizenship for those who use irregular routes. #RefugeeWeek #SimpleActs #Folkestone #Hythe

Busy morning for Cllr Nurullah Turan and myself in Laycock ward, talking with residents and responding to casework. Then off to Tufnell park to join Islington Labour colleagues for the afternoon

May’s been a bumper month of activity for @labourcid.bsky.social - from our chairs writing in LabourList about aid & the local elections, to a parliamentary reception with MPs, and a private roundtable with @savechildrenuk.bsky.social on in-donor refugee costs. And lots more to come over the summer!

This week, Cllr Nurullah Turan and I wrote to the Tribune expressing our readiness to work with the Ministry of Justice to bring the homes on Wellington Mews in Laycock Ward back into use. Our residents need good quality, affordable homes and these family sized units would provide just that.

I’m proud to be a migrant champion for Islington & of our work as a Borough of Sanctuary. Language is important which is why Cllr Una OHalloran, Cllr Sheila Chapman and I have written to the Home Secretary asking the Government to stand with us in supporting refugees and building community cohesion

One of my goals as Chair of @labourcid.bsky.social was to see our webpage updated and easier for members to use. Excited to see it is now up and running lcid.org.uk thanks to a brilliant active executive for getting this sorted 😀

I’m glad to be part of Team @labourcid.bsky.social and team effort’s to publish articles like this 👉🏾👉🏾👉🏾

Our Chair and Vice-Chair @heathernstaff.bsky.social and Libby Smith reflect on what the local election results tell us about the decision to cut the aid budget labourlist.org/2025/05/aid-...

Out in Laycock ward with Cllr Nurullah Turan, Joe & Oliur on a sunny & beautiful bank holiday weekend, having productive conversations with residents, celebrating the positive difference Islington Labour is making in our estates including new playground, trees & resurfaced area in Radford House 🌹🛝🌿

Lovely day for it! Glad to be able to canvass for my friend @labouralexb.bsky.social with @labourcid.bsky.social in St Ives and Needingworth. Fantastic to have fellow @thefabians.bsky.social Rachel Burgin with us as well 🌞🌹

SATURDAY SUNSHINE ☀️Members of Islington South Women's Group meet up for Laycock Ward Canvass 🌹🌹#islingtonsouthwomensgroup #islingtonsouth #islington @heathernstaff.bsky.social @clairezammit.bsky.social

ISLINGTON SOUTH SUNSHINE… Great to be out in Laycock this morning #Cllr_NTuran @heathernstaff.bsky.social #oliur @joepeck.co.uk #islington #islingtonsouth #Laycock #Labour @emilythornberry.bsky.social #onyourdoorstep

THIS WEEKEND IN ISLINGTON SOUTH 🌹 Laycock in the sun 🌞 Councillors Heather Staff and Nurullah Turan are joined by Jelena (from Montenegro) and Islington South Secretary Joe Peck #islington #islingtonsouth #laycock #onyourdoorstep #uklabour @heathernstaff.bsky.social #NurullahTuran @joepeck.co.uk

Great time out in Laycock Ward with Islington Labour cllrs @heathernstaff.bsky.social and Nurullah Turan - listening to residents, picking up casework and avoiding the showers. With Oliur Rahman, John Greenshields, @paulconvery.bsky.social @islingtonsouth.bsky.social #OnYourSide

Busy morning in Laycock ward. Excellent ward partnership followed by time in our estates, updating on tackling ASB work and estate improvements. Thanks to Caledonian ward colleagues @paulconvery.bsky.social and Cllr Sara Hyde for joining Nurullah and I. @islingtonsouth.bsky.social

TODAY IN ISLINGTON SOUTH Out in Laycock Ward this morning with brilliant councillors and activists 🙏🙏❤️❤️ 📸: John @heathernstaff.bsky.social #sarahhyde #nurullahturan #laycock #islingtonsouth #islington

Really productive afternoon in Compton Terrace Laycock ward for Islington Labour @islingtonsouth.bsky.social. Cllr Nurullah Turan and i were updating residents on lighting improvements and community saftey. Lovely to chat with the wonderful @davidpoyser.bsky.social and Cllr John Woolf as well

In Islington we have long been asking for greater scrutiny of substandard asylum accomodation. Glad that action is being taken. Private companies shouldn't be profiting by providing inadequate and degrading accommodation for people seeking asylum. www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/how-...

"Hostel-from-hell" used for asylum seekers will close down following Islington Council's environmental standards inspection and a public campaign. Councillor Heather Staff describes the sub-standard, for-profit asylum accommodation system as “sickening”. www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/how-...

One of my highlights as chair of @labourcid.bsky.social is being able to partner with different stakeholders in the development space for conversations tackling future international development priorities and how politicans can effectively champion vital development work

Thanks @joepeck.co.uk for joining Cllr Nurullah Turan and i in Laycock Ward today. Crazy weather but really good to be talking with residents of Dixon Clarke Crt and following up on case work. @islingtonsouth.bsky.social

SUNNY SESSION IN ST MARY’S & ST JAMES Great to have so many of us knocking on doors this morning. A real pleasure to chat to local residents and discuss the matters of the day and more! @joepeck.co.uk @nickwayne1.bsky.social @heathernstaff.bsky.social #islingtonsouth #islington

This weekend in Islington South 2️⃣ 🌹 #Laycock Out with @heathernstaff.bsky.social and Islington Labour members in Colebeck Mews during one of the coldest mornings (albeit sunny -) of the last 15 years. Thankful for the support 🌹 #islingtonsouth #islington #labour @jqpeck.bsky.social

Cllr Nurullah Turan and I were out in Laycock Ward @islingtonsouth.bsky.social around Colebeck Mews today. We are told it was one of the coldest mornings in Islington for 15 years 🥶 but the sunshine,great conversations and good company kept us warm 😀🌹

Community pays its tribute to Jean Willson: a “remarkable woman in the field of learning disabilities advocacy” More than a hundred people attended the funeral on Friday 10th January of Jean Willson, a renowned community activist who died in early December, aged 82. The service at St Lukes Church…

The government’s top immigration adviser has urged ministers to lift the ban on asylum seekers getting a job while they wait for their claim to be processed. www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

The Telegraph have now published a correction admitting that the immigration numbers in Nick Timothy's bizarre rant (original at link) were pure fantasy. archive.ph/xk7fK

To protect those sleeping rough I’ve activated the pan-London Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) as temperatures drop. Let StreetLink know about anyone who might need help getting out of the freezing cold. thestreetlink.org.uk

Cllr Nurullah Turan and i had a brilliant morning at Hope Church Islington in Laycock ward. The Community hope Christingle service was just that - all about community and hope :)

2024 was a busy year for LCID with a fantastic labour conference. Great to end the year with a Christmas meet up and a lovely reception put on by Minister Dodds with Chair @heathernstaff.bsky.social, LCID founder David Taylor MP, @leilabousbaa.bsky.social @roulinkhondoker.bsky.social

Can we help Xmas single "Guiding Star" reach Number One in the charts? The Stuart Low Trust single is an original composition and tells a story of finding hope and strength amidst life’s darkest moments – with the message “You are not alone”. https://buff.ly/4iNZ12p

Lovely end of term drinks with @labourcid.bsky.social @roulinkhondoker.bsky.social @leilabousbaa.bsky.social

Had a really lovely time as consort to our brilliant Mayor of Islington Cllr Anjna Khurana, attending the Islington seniors lunch and NRPF, Refugee and Migrant Service christmas party. Great to talk to so many different people from all over Islington and hear their stories

The Migration Advisory Committee has released its 2024 annual report. The report looks at skills, the impact of migration on the public finances, and the seasonal worker route. Here are three things they found 🧵 www.gov.uk/government/p...

Proud to propose a motion at Islington full council last week on 'giving refugees time to resettle', welcoming the trial of the extention of the 'move on period' to 56 days, but making the case it needs to be a permanent ensuring we prevent homelessness rather than simply react to imminent evictions