London is deeply unequal. We want to see a fairer city, where everyone has a chance to succeed, no matter who they are. To achieve this, we’ll fund organisations fighting for economic and social justice in our capital. What we want to fund...

It takes most people 11 years or even longer to become a UK citizen. Nora must wait until she is 73 years old. Long waits, high costs and insecure job access cause destitution and ill-health. We need a timely, affordable & fair pathway to citizenship. #OurHome #RefugeeWeek

Everyone needs a safe place to live. But the immigration system pushes people into homelessness. Together with Homeless Link and over 100 orgs, we're urging Rishi Sunak, Keir Starmer & Ed Davey to act on this issue, to make sure no one suffers the trauma of homelessness. ⬇️

Everyone needs a safe place to live. But the immigration system pushes people into homelessness. We're proud to join over 100 orgs in signing Homeless Link & NACCOM 🧡’s letter to Rishi Sunak, Keir Starmer & Ed Davey, outlining solutions to create #AHomeForEveryone

Next week the UK will elect its next government At the same time millions are struggling to get by. Record numbers of people in our capital are facing homelessness. The next government must act ambitiously – beyond what is currently proposed in the main parties’ manifestos. 1/3

*We're hiring* We're looking for two new colleagues to join the Trust for London team: ▪️Salesforce development manager (18 month fixed term contract) ▪️Grants manager - social security lead The deadline for both roles is 12 August. Find out more: bit.ly/3zvluiA

1/6 🧵I’ve given a few talks recently about trans-Atlantic slavery in British history, to people who really don’t want to hear it. I don’t mean haranguing shoppers in Oxford Street, but talks to church, community and business groups comprised of small ‘c’ conservative White

🚨 We're hiring! 🚨 We have two exciting roles available at Trust for London: ▪️Salesforce development manager (18 month fixed term contract) ▪️Grants manager - social security lead The deadline for both roles is 12 August. Find out more: bit.ly/3zvluiA

🚨BREAKING: The Government will remove 'inadmissibility' conditions. This means that people who have been kept in limbo for months and years on end, including those who were cruelly threatened with removal to Rwanda, will have their claims processed. This is great news. 1/🧵

Immigration raids sow terror in our communities. They’re racialized and discriminatory – targeting anyone who “appears” not to be British – and above all violent. And they punish people who are, very often, being exploited by their employers. 🧵 independent.co.uk/news/uk/politi…

Will the new government lead to a rethink on poverty? The new government is an opportunity to reset the conversation about poverty in this country. But will we see the kind of action we need? Read our chief executive Manny Hothi's new blog: bit.ly/4fezYnC

Will the new government lead to a rethink on poverty? The new government is an opportunity to reset the conversation about poverty in this country. But will we see the kind of action we need? 4⃣ areas in which the government could act to tackle poverty in London... 🧵

🚨 One week left to apply 🚨 There are seven days left to apply for our two exciting open roles: ▪️Salesforce development manager (18 month fixed term contract) ▪️Grants manager - social security lead Find out more: bit.ly/3zvluiA

📢Come and work with me! We're hiring a Policy & Communications Officer to work with me on #Windrush Justice policy 🗓️Apply by 27th August 🔗actionforraceequality.org.uk/policy-communi…

We’re excited to share that we’ve awarded grants to 14 projects across London working for disability justice All of the projects will help diversify the disability sector & support Deaf & Disabled people’s organisations to campaign for change Find out more about the projects 🧵

We've just published the latest data to show: ▪️ Child poverty by London borough ▪️ People sleeping rough by London borough ▪️ Unemployment by London borough & more 🧵

Scrapping the two-child limit alone would have little impact for some of the poorest households if the benefit cap remains in place. Both policies must be abolished to restore the vital link between households' needs and the support available. ifs.org.uk/news/abolishin…