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Council Leader's letter to Yvette Cooper - sent in partnership with Haringey Welcome. Celebrating our diversity

 

Hello to Everyone.

Yesterday the Leader of the Council, alongside Haringey Welcome, wrote to Yvette Cooper about the Government's recent Immigration White Paper. The letter is set out below in italics. Our council's commitment to, and celebration of our multi-cultural and richly diverse borough.

Zena Brabazon
Cllr, Harringay ward

 

"Dear Home Secretary,
 
We are writing to you about the Government's recent Immigration White Paper. Our vision is to be a borough where everyone can belong and thrive. Haringey Council has made a commitment to make our borough a welcoming place reflecting our proud history of standing up for those who have fled persecution or come here to make a better life for themselves.  
 
Migrants have shaped our borough for the better. We have a female council leader of Turkish Cypriot and Muslim origin whose parents made Haringey their home and had to learn English when they arrived in the 1950s and 60s. Haringey Council and this story is reflective of the diverse range of councillors and staff that mirror our community. 
 
Haringey is one of the most diverse boroughs in the UK, home to people from over 100 countries, speaking more than 180 languages. This rich cultural tapestry isn’t just something we celebrate—it’s something that makes our community stronger, more resilient, and more vibrant. From the battle of Wood Green to continuing to standing up to the threat of the Far Right we have continued to stand shoulder to shoulder against those who wish to divide us. We have stepped up locally to support those who are fleeing persecution and put our values into action whether that be recent Afghan, Syrian and Ukrainian resettlement support. 

 

Migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees are not burdens - they are neighbours, friends, key workers, carers, entrepreneurs, and essential members of our society. Every day, they continue to contribute to our local economy and enrich our culture. As a borough we celebrate this contribution of our diverse community from Windrush Day, to our work with multi faith forum, to recently marking Easter, Eid, Newroz and Passover.

 

It’s why Haringey Council, alongside voluntary sector partners, introduced a Welcome Strategy and Welcome Advisory Board. Organisations such as Haringey Welcome have played a vital role in building the foundations of a borough that has zero tolerance for any form of hate or discrimination.  

 

While we understand the government needs to set clear rules on migration that make the system fair and transparent, this must be in step with British values of tolerance and being a welcoming place. 
 

Yours sincerely 

 

Cllr Peray Ahmet

Leader of the Council | Haringey Council 

 

Lucy Nabijou

Co-founder, Haringey Welcome"

 

https://x.com/haringeycouncil/status/1923051477423050919?t=fB8DZxek...

 

Best wishes,

Cllr Peray Ahmet

Leader of Haringey Council

 

 

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Permalink Reply by Amy Sharp on May 23, 2025 at 17:48

I suspect that Starmer's concerns are a bit closer to home at the moment.

Permalink Reply by Eric Easter on May 24, 2025 at 10:57

I thought he wanted to release the sausages rather than hide them.

Permalink Reply by Brian Mahoney on May 24, 2025 at 11:14

If it's true, this will bring down the government. These young men have either been manipulated by Ukrainian or Russia intelligence agencies or someone has opened themselves open to blackmail and thus put our national security at risk.

Permalink Reply by Amy Sharp on May 24, 2025 at 11:25

I suspect a D Notice is already in place and that the court case will be closed to the public. We might find out what really happened in 30 years or so.

Permalink Reply by Martin (Woodside) on May 25, 2025 at 11:31

The odd thing is that they seemed to act on old information. The car once belonged to KS, and the house he lived in was since rented out, along with the other he owns. The suspects are also apparently of a characteristic that may engulf KS into a scandal not seen since the demise of Jeremy Thorpe.

Permalink Reply by Iris Allan on August 27, 2025 at 12:34

Fascinating! Andrew Bridgen has been talking about what's 'really' going on. 

When are the trials?

Permalink Reply by Iris Allan 12 hours ago

This has all gone very quiet. The press aren't touching it all. 

Anyone concerned about democratic freedoms and the possible use of super injunctions will be interested in this.

Permalink Reply by Brian Mahoney 10 minutes ago

I can see why a superinjunctuon might be needed. If Mr Bridgen is correct and the press run with it, then the government would fall. Sometimes its better.for national.security if certain things stay hidden.

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