Labour Black Network

Supporting and working with Labour Party members who are African and Caribbean descent and heritage. Advocating the case for greater representation.

[Denise Scott-McDonald @dscottmcdonald]

Great to get a mention in Parliament today, by @CoopParty Chair saying that the NMC had a sense of purpose, participation and hope!

[Florence Eshalomi MP @FloEshalomi]

I am delighted to be appointed as the UK’s Trade Envoy to Nigeria. 

I am looking forward to building on the UK’s relationship with Nigeria, to help explore shared growth and opportunities for both countries. 

🇳🇬 🇬🇧

[Chloe Lewis @chloeslewis3]

We're still recruiting amazing Black women for our next cohort of mentors! If you are based in the UK and have 1-2 hrs a month to support a Black teenage girl, please consider gifting us a little time! We need Black women in any and all fields: info at: https://t.co/GTH9BWrpmK

[Operation Black Vote @OpBlackVote]

Brixton: 1st July 2024 @KaribuCentre Let them know we exist. Race has fallen off the political agenda. Sometimes we need to pop out and show politicians. All candidates are invited only one has confirmed as attending @BellRibeiroAddy @BrixtonBlog @BlackEquityOrg @TheVoiceNews

[Sonia Meggie ✨ @SoniaMeggie]

Join us next Tuesday for a Windrush conversation, feat Kareen Cox, designer of the Windrush Stamp; @ppvernon – Social commentator & Windrush Campaigner; @lisaandersonaa – MD of @bcaheritage & Marie Garrison, Patron of @bcaheritage. #Windrush

Register - https://t.co/JzqNs6ekUt

[Caribbean & African Health Network @cahn_uk]

4 DAYS! Manchester are you ready? Join us on 2nd July  for the Black Britain Decides! Hosted by @OpBlackVote, @BlackEquityOrg & us at CAHN. An event focused on tackling racism head-on.
Have your say!
📅 6pm 📍@RangeChurch M16 7EX . Register here: https://t.co/dFq4rQs9jL

[Patrick Vernon @ppvernon]

My acknowlegement of the Windrush Generation and their legacy #Windrush76

https://t.co/JaDiYUiS3S

[Fatima Kamara @IamFatimaKamara]

Pleased to be shortlisted as @UKLabour Parliamentary Candidate for #Aldershot. Ready to roll up my sleeves, work tirelessly, and win this for the community and my beloved #LabourParty. Let's do this, together! #LabourForAldershot #fatima4Aldershot #win24

[Bayo Alaba MP @BayoAlaba]

I'm pleased to announce that I've been shortlisted for Southend East and Rochford.

Looking forward to even more conversations with members on my vision for the area and the plan to get us there!

For more information on me and my campaign please visit 👇🏿

💻 https://t.co/FplKabmuNZ

#backbayo

[Florence Eshalomi MP @FloEshalomi]

My first job was in retail. Why should women retail workers at ASDA make £2 less than their male counterparts.

I support @GMB_union campaign to fight for equal pay for women.

#ASDAPAYJustice

[Yemisi Osho,MBE,QN, Doctor Researcher,RN,BSc,MSc @yemiosho]

Join me for a thought-provoking lecture on challenging the status quo and breaking barriers at London South Bank University, 6th December 2023 at 6PM. https://t.co/J7dFoqlVr1

#challengestatusquo
#breakbarriers #equityandinclusion
#healthcare #socialjustice #equity #LSBU

[James Beckles @James_Beckles]

Delighted to be on the shortlist for the London Assembly List. There's still more to do!

Thank you to everyone who has supported me this far. 🌹

Let's campaign to keep London #Labour!

[Yemisi Osho,MBE,QN, Doctor Researcher,RN,BSc,MSc @yemiosho]

1) Truly humbled and honored to share Freedom of the City of London Award🏥 @CompanyNurses @TheQNI @theRCN @SheilaSobrany @clearmind67 @saldri01 @RuthOshikanlu @joan_myers
👏👩‍⚕️ #FreedomOfTheCity #NursingHeroes 🦸🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️#LondonProud 🎉
#TikTok https://t.co/Q5pzUCrOBn

[GMB South London Universities @GMBSLU]

🔥 UAL cleaners will strike 2-6 October! 🔥

For safe workloads, a pay rise, and equality.

Please join the picket lines and donate to the strike fund: https://t.co/qMgm3Gby3R

#UALCleanerStrike #UALEndOutsourcing

[Patrick Vernon @ppvernon]

Great British Railway Journeys Series 14 transmitted on Thursday 21st July 2023 on BBC2 at 6.30pm where Michael Portillo comes to Wolverhampton where i share the experiences of the Windrush Generation and the impact of Enoch Powell's speech Rivers of Blood. #Windrush75 #Windrush

[Co-operative Party @CoopParty]

#ICYMI: Today in Parliament, @CoopParty MP @Meg_HillierMP championed our movement and highlighted the crucial role local government can play in promoting co-operatives.

[Johnson Situ @JohnsonSitu]

Delighted and proud of @MichaelSitu. Serving the community is what motivates his politics and I know he’ll be a brilliant @SouthwarkMayor .

Dad would’ve been so proud.

[Taiwo Owatemi @TaiwoOwatemi]

📣I'm hiring a Constituency Assistant to join my team in Coventry📣

This is an ideal position for someone looking for a start working in politics with an active team.

Deadline for applications 28th April.

More about the role and how to apply below👇🏿

https://t.co/mflW1cw4gg

[Abena Oppong-Asare MP @abenaopp]

Glad you enjoyed the day. It was lovely to have you

[Abena Oppong-Asare MP @abenaopp]

Check out my January Newsletter about what I’ve been doing in Parliament and Erith & Thamesmead in the last month.

You can see my newsletter and sign up to receive them monthly here:
https://t.co/up298GYQuw