@WfCitizens

Civil society alliance working together for social justice in Waltham Forest @telcocitizens @citizensuk

Joined January 2016
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❗ We need to talk about our broken #citizenship system. Thousands of people have made the UK #OurHome but cannot build fulfilling lives with the system stacked against them. This #RefugeeWeek, Citizens UK leaders will share why the pathway must be timely, affordable and fair.
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Make sure you're ready for the upcoming #GeneralElection on Thursday 4 July 🗳️ The deadline to register to vote is Tuesday 18 June. The deadlines to apply for a new postal or proxy vote are Weds 19 and Weds 28 June at 5pm respectively. Full info at orlo.uk/mBhwH

Registering to vote

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Day 22 and I had privilege of meeting with @CitizensUK today to discuss how we can better support immigrants and refugees in our country. However loud others shout for division, re elect me walthamstow and I will keep being a voice for compassion for those fleeing persecution.
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Over the half term, LSC hosted the amazing @salaampeaceSP Festival on Football!⚽️ Over 40 young people joined in exciting drills and mini-games, coached by a number of LSC alumni. Special guest, Walthamstow MP @stellacreasy also attended!
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We’ve just boarded the bus in E17 with @WfCitizens together with @telcocitizens @Nlondoncitizens #roomonthebus4us #londonforeveryone
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“Poor housing is making our young people sick and affecting their education. They know they deserve better, and they're leading the way!” Powerful and inspiring action on housing, well done @lewishamcitz! 👏👏 ⬇️
Lewisham Citizens@lewishamcitz6 Mar 2024
⚡️ACTION⚡️(1/7) On 1st March, over 150 people representing 22 local institutions gathered to raise the alarm on Lewisham's housing crisis before tomorrow's Mayoral election. Lewisham's housing is in a state of emergency, and we demand that the next Mayor treat it as such 🚨
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Students and staff @Leyton6thForm discussing voting issues and registering to vote this week #VoterRegistrationChampions #VoterRegistrationWeek
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📣 We're going live today at 1pm! 🚨 Richard @Leyton6thForm, Julia @AngliaRuskin and Paul @CitizensUK will answer your questions about the #VoterRegistrationChampions scheme and how education institutions can accredit. Join the conversation right here! #VoterRegistrationWeek
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Thank you to 2,000+ Waltham Forest residents for signing our petition to extend the Household Support Fund 👉 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitio… 👇 @e17stbarnabas, @QBC_E17, @Hornbeamcafe & Lloyd Park Children's Charity are just some of the local organisations who say #thecrisisisntover
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Packed room and energetic start for the @lewishamcitz Housing Crisis Assembly Democracy in action
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Mayor @SadiqKhan says ‘London is for Everyone’. But our friends seeking asylum can’t afford bus travel! We’re at City Hall to give @SebDance a Valentine’s card and ask for a DATE to discuss how we can make space on the bus for all of us! #roomonthebus4us #londonforeveryone
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Hi @Tfl, do you have space on the bus?🚌 Asylum seekers, who receive a mere £8.86 a week, can't afford the fare. This affects mothers doing the school run, people attending medical appointments, and language learners missing out on ESOL classes. #TransportEquity
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So many children growing up in hotel rooms not homes. The most appalling aspect of this is that they cannot EVER have a home cooked meal. Please sign and share our petition chng.it/XcPbTMyWrD to ask for change.
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The London Mayoral election will take place in May and there will be a General Election later in the year. Make sure you are registered to vote - info here: orlo.uk/uSQi7 Don't forget you'll need photo ID - check what's accepted here: orlo.uk/dffJI
A sign for a polling station - a woman is seen walking toward a building in the background, where she will exercise her democratic right to vote which you should do as well

ALT A sign for a polling station - a woman is seen walking toward a building in the background, where she will exercise her democratic right to vote which you should do as well

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The Leader of the Council, @GracieMaeW has written to the Minister of State for Legal Migration and the Border regarding the closure of contingency hotels in Waltham Forest. 🧵 [1/4]
Cllr Grace Williams

ALT Cllr Grace Williams

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Home Office begins moving asylum seekers from Walthamstow hotel About 80 families are being moved tonight to hotels in Newham, with the bulk of evictions set for tomorrow morning. walthamforestecho.co.uk/2024…

Home Office begins moving asylum seekers from Walthamstow hotel

About 80 asylum seekers are being moved tonight to hotels in Newham, with the bulk of evictions set for tomorrow morning.

walthamforestecho.co.uk
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Home Office set to evict hundreds of asylum seekers from Walthamstow hotel Residents were given eight days notice of the mass eviction planned for this Friday. Many still do not know where they will be moved to walthamforestecho.co.uk/2024…

Home Office set to evict hundreds of asylum seekers from Walthamstow hotel

Residents were given eight days notice of the mass eviction planned for this Friday. Many still do not know where they will be moved to

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Amazing action this morning as @WfCitizens and @CitizensUK came together with local community groups in solidarity bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lo…

Walthamstow: About 400 asylum seekers told to leave hotel

A protest is held after about 400 asylum seekers are told their rooms will "no longer be available".

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Very good to have Rev @VanessaCConant and @StMarysE17 speaking up for some of the most vulnerable in our community in this piece. Praying they’re heard.
BBC News (UK)
@BBCNews25 Jan 2024
Walthamstow: About 400 asylum seekers told to leave Ibis hotel bbc.in/3UeABp5
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📣 Message to CEO of Clearsprings Ready Homes! 🏘️ 1️⃣ Extend people's stay until April 2024 as previously planned. 2️⃣ Ensure a minimum notice period of 2 months before any further changes. 3️⃣ Arrange a meeting to discuss improvements in housing conditions. #HomeForHome 2/2
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