Dr. Gulay Icoz
@GulayIcoz
Political Scientist | Democratic Backsliding, EU-Turkey, Comparative Politics | Visiting Fellow @MiddlesexUni | Blogger |@FabianWomen (C14-Mentee)
Had the pleasure of meeting @wesstreeting at a fundraising dinner! Told him how inspiring he is—especially to young people in Tower Hamlets, where he grew up in Stepney. Couldn’t resist inviting him back to the borough! 🙌 #Labour #TowerHamlets #Inspiration
💔 Absolutely devastating. A military jet crashing into a school in Dhaka, killing children and teachers, is beyond heartbreaking. My thoughts are with the families and the entire community. #Bangladesh
A military jet crashed into a school in the capital of Bangladesh, killing at least 19 people and injuring more than 100, government officials said. Many of the victims were children.
My thanks to everyone for speaking with hundreds of residents across Tower Hamlets during this national campaign weekend. Rain, sun, sleet or snow nothing will stop our movement for change.
Nothing stops our movement for change. Thank you all.
Last week, we faced a heat wave, and this week, torrential rain did not stop us from going out in Weavers, campaigning and listening to our residents' concerns.@TH_Labour @amina_ali79 @Arransvln @AnisR2014 @CllrSirajIslam @CllrSirajIslam
We've announced changes to modernise UK democracy to: 🗳️Give 16 and 17 year olds the vote for the next general election. #Votesat16 🗳️Extend voter ID to include bank cards - removing barriers to the ballot box. 🗳️Bring in tougher rules to protect against foreign interference.
🚨 Breaking 🚨 16 and 17 year olds will be able to vote in the next general election for the first time ever. Tell us what you think 👇 #VotesAt16
Alongside @mylifemysay Co-CEOs, Dan Lawes and Melisha John, Plexal's CEO and My Life My Say Chair, Andrew Roughan, welcomed Minister for Democracy, @rushanaraali. 🗣️ The Minister said: “We are modernising our democracy, so that it is fit for the 21st century.
🚨 I'm hiring for two roles in my constituency team! 🔹 Constituency Support Officer 🔹 Administrative Officer (Part-time) Join our dedicated team working hard to deliver for Uxbridge and South Ruislip Apply by 3 Aug 2025 👉 shorturl.at/efUeD
We were delighted to welcome Minister @FeryalClark and @GDSTeam Cyber Director Bella Powell yesterday for vital discussions on the UK’s national cyber resilience, the evolving cyber threat landscape, and @SciTechgovuk's forthcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill.
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We are excited to share ‘Only Halfway?’, a new pamphlet where @sarakhyde & @Purna_Sen present a bold, rights-based approach to ending violence against women in the UK.
Out and about on a 🔥 Saturday, committed to talking to the residents of Bethnal Green West to hear about local issues and inform our manifesto for the 2026 Local Election. @TH_Labour @CllrSirajIslam @UKLabour
Thank you, @kurds4labour, for making this possible!
Had the pleasure of meeting @wesstreeting at a fundraising dinner! Told him how inspiring he is—especially to young people in Tower Hamlets, where he grew up in Stepney. Couldn’t resist inviting him back to the borough! 🙌 #Labour #TowerHamlets #Inspiration
Labour just announced £39bn for social and affordable housing. We need to ensure those are real homes in towns, not more tower blocks with tiny apartments for foreign investors. We need homes we can afford. Follow us to learn about how Labour can deliver them.