Peray Ahmet
@perayahmet
Leader of Haringey Council. Councillor for Noel Park. Trade unionist. Casework enquiries to: [email protected]
I’m the daughter of Turkish Cypriot immigrants. I grew up in a working class family and am now the leader of Haringey Council, a place I was born and raised. I’m not an influential voice, but here goes… immigration is not the problem. Lack of hope is. Stop stoking the fire.
I have just been sent this photo as this is currently happening in the ward I represent Noel Park / Wood Green. @ukhomeoffice on what basis are you apparently stopping people on a busy North London high street to establish their immigration status? On what criteria ? Outrageous
Actual fascists running riot on our streets. Is it really just a debate on ‘illegal immigration’ they’re after? Words matter. People’s lives are at risk because of the dangerous narrative that has been unleashed.
🚨This evening the far right are targeting a hotel reportedly housing refugees in Canary Wharf. Here is the crowd attempting to stop an Asian person driving a car past Join us in Epping on Sunday to defend refugees and stop the far right #standuptoracism
With more to come! 🌳
🏞️ We’ve improved 21 parks, renovated 5 playgrounds, upgraded 5 tennis courts, and created 2 new Astroturf pitches; investing in places where the whole community can relax and thrive. 👉 Find your local park: haringey.gov.uk/leisure-parks-…
Masterclass in how to troll racists with a smile on your face!
Good morning! I'm in Uganda to visit family and friends. But depending on your perspective, don't worry or I'm sorry: I'll be back by the end of the month. See you soon, NYC.
The suffering and starvation unfolding in Gaza is unspeakable and indefensible.
Breaking News: President Emmanuel Macron said France would recognize the state of Palestine, making it the first of the G7 nations to do so. nyti.ms/3GVjhkQ
We stand with healthcare workers in Gaza who are doing lifesaving work in most unimaginably challenging and horrific circumstances. Tedros and his team have my full support.
Thank you, Health Secretary @wesstreeting, for reaching out today and for your support for @WHO colleagues in #Gaza and our lifesaving work. We need Member States’ help to ensure we can access health facilities and deliver health aid.
If you desecrate Muslim graves, teach your kids to shout P*kis out, rip women's hijabs off, attack mosques, loot shops and try to burn down hotels housing refugees, you don't get to play victim and talk about 'legitimate grievances'. On the racist riots last summer.
🇵🇸 There is no justification for delaying or denying the recognition of Palestine. LMN has been campaigning for recognition of Palestinian statehood for nearly a decade. Today we join @MayorofLondon, MPs, Councillors and Members to call on the government to act now.
Let’s be under no illusions re their intent. Zero tolerance for racists and fascists.
“Bring back hanging” the real face of “peaceful” anti-refugee protests in Canary Wharf Stand up these far right thugs on the emergency demo now outside Britannia Hotel now #StandUpToRacism
The Leader Cllr @perayahmet and Cabinet Members Cllr @ajdao & Cllr @ZenaBrabazon have visited the #FAZAMNESTY/@FPFaz-facilitated #amnesty van by the Vue Cinema in #WoodGreen, where you can save a life by surrendering your knife. No Qs asked. Deposit your weapons until 5pm today!
This is outrageous. I want to be abundantly clear that the council were not informed of this and the first I heard was when someone sent me the social media link. If the Home Office wants to descend upon people in this way the least they can do is talk to local stakeholders.
Currently happening in wood green north london crack down on Uber and deliveroo drivers & immigration checks also
The UK must immediately recognise Palestinian statehood. There can be no two state solution if there is no viable state left to call Palestine.
We did it! 🎉 We welcome the decision by Haringey to pass the motion to recognise Latin Americans as an ethnic group in monitoring and policymaking, following our deputation alongside @wardscornerplan The vote was unanimous and our local community is celebrating a historic win!
It was a night to remember at Full Council after councillors unanimously agreed a motion to officially recognise the Latin American Community in #Haringey We are proud of the contributions made by residents from a range of Latin American backgrounds. 👉 bit.ly/4o2ZH6C
Out right now on Tiverton estate meeting residents as part of the Week of Action. Come down and have a chat with officers from the housing and ASB teams
Last night we officially recognised the Latin American community as an ethnic group in Haringey. Seven sisters market will also be open v soon! Well done and thank you to the amazing Vicky Alvarez and the Coalition of Latin Americans in the UK 🙏🏼
Last night at Full Council we passed a motion recognising the Latin American community as an official ethnic group. This is a huge moment for Latin Americans in Haringey. Not only is the iconic Seven Sisters Market re-opening, but they can now proudly identify as Latin American
Our wonderful VCS sector 🙏🏼 thank you for always giving us good honest feedback, telling us what we are doing right and wrong!
The fantastic work being done by our #Voluntary & #Community Sector (#VCS) to support #Haringey residents was the focus of our 'Cabinet in the Community' meeting at #StAnns Library today. It was great to reflect on positive impacts & #successes as well as look ahead to next 👣s!
🚧 Penstock Tunnel closure From 23 July, the tunnel will be closed for 6 weeks for improvement works. Diversions will be in place. ℹ️ More info: penstocktunnel.commonplace.is