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Kirsty McNeill MP @kirstymcneill.bsky.social · 5d

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

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 6d

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.

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Maria Finnerty @mariafinnerty.bsky.social · 5d

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

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Heather Staff @heathernstaff.bsky.social · 8d

It was a joy to join @thefabians.bsky.social to chair for @labourcid.bsky.social "future development" alongside Kirsty Mcneill MP, Alice Macdonald MP, @savechildrenuk.bsky.social Moazzam Malik, Melanie Ward MP for an inspiring discussion looking at what next for international development #Lab25

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Heather Staff @heathernstaff.bsky.social · 8d

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"

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Heather Staff @heathernstaff.bsky.social · 10d

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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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 10d

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.”

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Islington South Labour @islingtonsouth.bsky.social · 10d

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

Left to right: Councillors Heather Staff (Laycock) , Council Leader Una O’Halloran (Caledonian), Panelist Cllr Sara Hyde (Caledonian) and Cllr Fin Craig (Arsenal)

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Heather Staff @heathernstaff.bsky.social · 16d

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.

Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 16d

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.

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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 16d

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/...

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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 18d

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

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 22d

In London, hate will never win.

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Heather Staff @heathernstaff.bsky.social · Sep 7

Hi Meg, apologies i cant make today - family birthday. But i will be at the next one. Hope it goes really well :)

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Anna Dixon MP for Shipley @annadixonmp.bsky.social · Aug 23

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:

Anna Dixon statement on threats of death and violence

I want local 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....

www.annadixonmp.co.uk

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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · Jul 30

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

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Heather Staff @heathernstaff.bsky.social · Jun 28

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.

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Heather Staff @heathernstaff.bsky.social · Jun 28

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.

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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · Jun 27

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...

UK government launches group to tackle sovereign debt in developing economies

The British government has created a coalition to bring together the private sector and government to help developing countries make their sovereign debt more sustainable and continue to access private investment.

www.reuters.com

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Heather Staff @heathernstaff.bsky.social · Jun 24

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 🎶

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Heather Staff @heathernstaff.bsky.social · Jun 24

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

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Tony Vaughan KC MP @tonyvaughanmp.bsky.social · Jun 19

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.

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Tony Vaughan KC MP @tonyvaughanmp.bsky.social · Jun 19

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

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Heather Staff @heathernstaff.bsky.social · Jun 7

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

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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · May 29

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!

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Heather Staff @heathernstaff.bsky.social · May 23

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.

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