This morning, Reform UK held a press conference announcing its budget plans, which include axing the international aid budget. Read this statement from our chair @heathernstaff.bsky.social in response.

As chair of @labourcid.bsky.social It was a privilege to speak alongside @joedromey.bsky.social @anneliesedoddsmp.bsky.social @jeevunsandher.bsky.social, David Miliband and Nana & Finian, discussing the edited collection "promising development" the future of aid, and how action leads to hope

You can read the collection here: fabians.org.uk/publication/...

Great event this evening with @labourcid.bsky.social to discuss our @thefabians.bsky.social edited collection on the future of international development. Great to hear from some of the fantastic contributors including @anneliesedoddsmp.bsky.social, @jeevunsandher.bsky.social and David Miliband

A strong immigration system doesn't need to be a cruel one. It shouldn't need saying - but refugees & asylum seekers are real people, fleeing war and persecution. This daughter of an immigrant is proud of our British and Labour values of respect and not turning our backs on people in real need.

Good thread.

Taking lessons from Denmark is as much about "vibes"rhetoric as policy details. Much UK political briefing and media reporting is simplistic with claims that don't stand up re what happened in Denmark, and esp its transferability See Commons briefing commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...

Delighted to write for @labourcid.bsky.social as COP30 is upon us. Climate change is everyone’s problem, and for us all to find a solution. This is what I ask of world leaders:

“At COP30, world leaders face a choice: will they take the decisions that help countries withstand the devastation of climate change – or wait until the costs come crashing back home?” LCID Exec Member @roulinkhondoker.bsky.social writes in @labourlist.bsky.social labourlist.org/2025/11/glob...

We’re delighted to host the launch of ‘Promising Development: The Future of Aid in an Uncertain World’ with our partners Coalition for Global Prosperity @thefabians.bsky.social @savechildrenuk.bsky.social & Betterworld F 📆 Monday 17th November 18.30-20.30 🎫 Tickets are going fast - register below

7 Labour MPs who served as ministers under Starmer, including @fleuranderson.bsky.social & @gareththomasmp.bsky.social, have written to him warning that an expected cut to the Global Fund to tackle preventable disease would be “moral failure” & strategic disaster. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Lucy Powell’s statement during Deputy Leadership election to @labourcid.bsky.social included a commitment to push the government for a timetable for a return to 0.7% ODA. lcid.org.uk/deputyleader...

Katie Lam has made a video - focusing on not giving new ILR grants to people who don't have it But quietly including the Conservative proposal to be the first government since Idi Amin in 1972 to revoke the permanent leave to remain, then expel: she underplays to what extent x.com/Katie_Lam_MP...

#lab25 look back. As Chair of @labourcid.bsky.social really proud of all the events and panels our executive were involved in. Also had a great time catching up with friends from around the country 😀. Many thanks to @mariafinnerty.bsky.social for a huge conference effort as our delegate

Listening, fixing and excellent conversations. Another busy week in Laycock ward for Cllr Nurullah Turan, Maia Hamilton and I. @islington-labour.bsky.social @islingtonsouth.bsky.social

I have an essay in this new collection from @labourcid.bsky.social and the @thefabians.bsky.social. My argument in it is simple: there is strength in numbers. fabians.org.uk/publication/...

Congratulations to Dame Sarah Mullally DBE on her historic appointment as the Archbishop of Canterbury. As Bishop of London for the past seven years, she has shown remarkable leadership and dedication to our city - I know she’ll continue this vital work in her new role.

It was a pleasure to make the case for ambitious action to fix the global debt & tax systems at #LabourConference2025 on panels by @serauk.bsky.social @labourcid.bsky.social @chrleft.bsky.social and others. @uklabour.bsky.social has a proud legacy on development that its members want to build on

Monday at #Lab25 was a busy one as chair of @labourcid.bsky.social for events ranging from "securing a healthier future for all" to "peace and co-operation" with the Cooperative Party and ending the day with @thefabians.bsky.social "future Development"

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