Heather Staff
@heathernstaff.bsky.social
Islington Labour Cllr for Laycock Ward, migrants champion & Chair Licensing. Chair Labour Campaign International Development. Migration/refugee policy advisor, western balkans, conflict resolution and development policy
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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
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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.
November 18, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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
November 18, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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
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You can read the collection here: fabians.org.uk/publication/...
November 17, 2025 at 10:33 PM
You can read the collection here: fabians.org.uk/publication/...
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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
Great to hear from some of the fantastic contributors including @anneliesedoddsmp.bsky.social, @jeevunsandher.bsky.social and David Miliband
November 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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
Great to hear from some of the fantastic contributors including @anneliesedoddsmp.bsky.social, @jeevunsandher.bsky.social and David Miliband
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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.
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.
November 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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.
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.
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Good thread.
We should stop the boats because it's dangerous, and we should stop the scapegoating of immigrants because it's wrong and cruel.
Controlled migration is good for the country, helps build our economy and diversity strengthens our communities. (1/6) 🧵
Controlled migration is good for the country, helps build our economy and diversity strengthens our communities. (1/6) 🧵
November 17, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Good thread.
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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...
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...
Asylum policy in Denmark
Politicians in the UK have expressed interest in Denmark's approach to granting asylum and the integration of refugees.
commonslibrary.parliament.uk
November 13, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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...
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...
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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...
LCID Exec Member @roulinkhondoker.bsky.social writes in @labourlist.bsky.social labourlist.org/2025/11/glob...
'Global climate shocks demand global action: Britain’s role in building a liveable future for all' - LabourList
World leaders must invest t measure, warn, and protect against extreme weather events and embed climate policy in everything they do.
labourlist.org
November 12, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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:
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“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...
LCID Exec Member @roulinkhondoker.bsky.social writes in @labourlist.bsky.social labourlist.org/2025/11/glob...
'Global climate shocks demand global action: Britain’s role in building a liveable future for all' - LabourList
World leaders must invest t measure, warn, and protect against extreme weather events and embed climate policy in everything they do.
labourlist.org
November 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
“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...
LCID Exec Member @roulinkhondoker.bsky.social writes in @labourlist.bsky.social labourlist.org/2025/11/glob...
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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
📆 Monday 17th November 18.30-20.30
🎫 Tickets are going fast - register below
November 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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
📆 Monday 17th November 18.30-20.30
🎫 Tickets are going fast - register below
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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...
Cutting aid for disease fund would be moral failure, Labour MPs tell Starmer
UK expected to reduce contribution to Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria by 20%
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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...
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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...
lcid.org.uk/deputyleader...
October 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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...
lcid.org.uk/deputyleader...
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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...
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...
x.com
October 21, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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...
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
October 12, 2025 at 12:14 PM
#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
October 12, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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
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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/...
Promising development | Fabian Society
Fabian Society
fabians.org.uk
October 4, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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/...
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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.
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.
October 3, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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.
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.
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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
October 3, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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"
October 1, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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
September 29, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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
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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.”
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.”
September 28, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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.”
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.”
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@heathernstaff.bsky.social @drsarahyde.bsky.social
#fabiansociety #labourconference #islington @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
#fabiansociety #labourconference #islington @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
September 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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.
The UK has a proud record on overseas aid.
But in recent years we've seen cuts in the development budget, and a fracturing on the political consensus around aid.
In 'Promising Development', we explore the future of aid in an uncertain world.
But in recent years we've seen cuts in the development budget, and a fracturing on the political consensus around aid.
In 'Promising Development', we explore the future of aid in an uncertain world.
September 23, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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.
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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/...
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/...
September 23, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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/...
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/...
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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
Save this schedule and see you in Liverpool! #Lab25
September 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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
Save this schedule and see you in Liverpool! #Lab25