Asher Craig, CEO of Pathway Fund, is reshaping access to capital, partnership and opportunity in the UK, building her career on the partnerships that turn diaspora potential into prosperity.
Her work moves real social investment into Black and ethnically minoritised-led organisations that mainstream finance has overlooked for too long.
She'll deliver a keynote at #AFRICADAY2026, sharing what she's learned and meeting the people building what comes next.
28th May | Maxwell Building, University of Salford M5 4WT | 10AM
Register for free: https://t.co/Ao50D8Cj7b
Stall bookings & enquiries: [email protected]
#AFRICADAY2026
I can confirm that I will be requesting the permission of the NEC to stand in the Makerfield by-election.
I grew up in this area and have lived here for 25 years. I care deeply about it and its people. I know they have been let down by national politics.
Ten years ago, I decided to leave Westminster. Why? Because, after 16 years, I came to the conclusion that our national political system does not work for areas like ours. I learnt this fighting its failure to invest in the Wigan borough, for justice for the Hillsborough families and against its treatment of Greater Manchester during the pandemic.
Over the last decade, I have been challenging this failure from the outside and building a new and better way of doing politics. We have built Greater Manchester into the fastest-growing city-region in the UK and put buses back under public control, introducing a £2 fare cap to help people with cost-of-living pressures.
However, there is only so much that can be done from Greater Manchester. Much bigger change is needed at a national level if everyday life is to be made more affordable again. This is why I now seek people’s support to return to Parliament: to bring the change we have brought to Greater Manchester to the whole of the UK and make politics work properly for people.
Millions are struggling and they need the Labour Government to succeed. It has already made changes to make life better for them in its first two years. After this week, we owe it to people to come back together as a Labour movement, giving the Prime Minister and the Government the space and stability they need as the by-election takes place.
I want to recognise the difficult decision taken by Josh Simons and the sacrifice he and his family are making. I have worked closely with him as Mayor on issues like flooding and illegal waste dumping and have seen first-hand how effective he has been. He has put the communities of Makerfield first, made a real difference for them and should take great pride in that.
Finally, I truly do not take a single vote for granted and will work hard to regain the trust of people in the Makerfield constituency, many of whom have long supported our party but lost faith in recent times. We will change Labour for the better and make it a party you can believe in again.
ENDS
Africa Day is back in Greater Manchester #AFRICADAY2026
𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘆 | 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱, 𝗠𝟱 𝟰𝗪𝗧 | 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺 - 𝟮:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺.
This year's theme: 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 – 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲, 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵.
Keynote speakers. Workshops on trade, health, and enterprise. Cultural performances. Black-owned business stalls from across the region. All from the diaspora and beyond are welcome.
Secure your free ticket: https://t.co/Ao50D8Cj7b
Want to book a stall? [email protected]
Timely pregnancy information saves lives and helps reduce risk of baby loss.
Knowing when something might be wrong depends on having high quality and clear information at the right time.
We’re supporting the @tommys 2026 Pregnancy Health Information Questionnaire to understand whether key health information is reaching the people who need them most and at the right time.
With your help we will improve how pregnancy health information is developed, targeted and delivered.
We want your voices to be heard.
Share your experience to help save babies’ lives: https://t.co/Enzpt5ePMN
We are offering up to six paid roles as part of a programme to equip and release some of the brightest talent to serve the UK church. Applications close on Monday 2 June at 9am. Find out more here: https://t.co/k8WLVgd2SN
#𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀𝗗𝗮𝘆
To every nurse in our hashtag#CAHN family, our staff, our volunteers, our supporters and student nurses that did placement with us 🩺
𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿.
Thank you for showing up, for caring, and for changing lives in our community every day.
𝘏𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘕𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘋𝘢𝘺 🤎
On the South Lawn of the White House, The King and Queen have received a formal ceremonial welcome to the United States.
Hosted by The President and the First Lady, Their Majesties watched a spectacular military display and flyover.
Greater Manchester Police has concluded there was 'no evidence' of illegal "family voting" or voter coercion at the Gorton and Denton by-election.
Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, reported allegations after the poll last month to GMP and the Electoral Commission.
https://t.co/CaZZM85S7z
"Why is the British government so often overwhelmed by entropy, the constant disintegration of action into nothingness?"
Starmer avoids responsibility, but he is the product of a failing system, not its creator.
My @Telegraph column tonight. 👇
https://t.co/sBmdY6BaVb
Health officials say the number of meningitis cases in Canterbury has risen to 20. A targeted MenB vaccination programme is in place at @UniKent student halls, after 2 people died. More info: https://t.co/tetmcQ3eYP
'We are seeing increasing evidence that voters are willing to vote for parties other than the conventional, traditional parties of British politics'
Election expert Sir John Curtice spoke to #BBCBreakfast after the Green Party won the Gorton and Denton by-election, with Reform UK in second and Labour in third
https://t.co/pEX49nsDlN
Lent begins today.
We walk with Jesus in the wilderness - a place of testing, and of trust.
Lent is not always an easy road. But it is a hopeful one.
In Christ, we find mercy.
In Christ, we find hope.
Image: The Temptation in the Wilderness by Briton Rivière
Hormonal health isn’t just about menopause, it’s a lifelong journey that affects how you feel, think, and function every day. This week, #HealthHour explores the hormonal journey across key life stages, with a special focus on menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Join Dr Amy Ivare for an informative conversation that breaks down hormones and be, empowered to understand your body and advocate for your health with confidence.
📅 Saturday 21st February | 11:00AM – 12:00PM
🔗 Register: https://t.co/wzSQl2mGot
📺 Expand your Health Literacy: https://t.co/ypN5kk4Ed7
The festive season has passed. The bills remain.
But support may be closer than you think.
Many households are missing out on financial help they’re entitled to. This is your reset moment.
Book a free, confidential income maximisation session and find out what could be available to you.
Secure your session: [email protected] | 07710 022382
Yesterday @AndyBurnhamGM, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, addressed our conference about the need to refocus political debate on the people of Unsung Britain.
Watch his speech in full here 👉 https://t.co/z6Py2JMeFo
🌟 We're #RisingTogether Conference!
At Manchester United Stadium Evolution Suite for the most important conversation about #nursing and #midwifery leadership equity in the North of England.
During #RaceEqualityWeek, we're asking the critical question: How can it be that in 2026, across the entire North West and East, we have less than 5 Global Majority nurses or midwives in 8C senior leadership roles?
This isn't a pipeline issue. It's a system issue. And today, we're building solutions together.
This is event is brought to you by us Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN) & NHS England North West.
Thank you to our supporters & funders: @irwinmitchell , The University of @Uni_GreaterMcr & North West BAME.
More info here: https://t.co/NkZFh1v4ZQ
🔄 Prof @fayeruddock Steven Colfar @MFTnhs@theRCN@NHSEnglandNorth@NHSEngland
#NursingLeadership #MidwiferyLeadership
The National Cancer Plan will make England a world leader in cancer survival, bringing the latest treatments and technology to NHS cancer care.
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Here's what the National Cancer Plan will do ⬇The National Cancer Plan will make England a world leader in cancer survival, bringing the latest treatments and technology to NHS cancer care.
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Over the course of a lifetime, we face only a few moments where the decisions we make and the actions we take will shape our history for years to come. This is one of them.