Earlier this week, we took a fantastic group of local residents and community members who have dedicated so much to Moss Side over the years to have tea with the Lord Mayor of Manchester @LordMayorOfMcr The Lord Mayor welcomed us with a wonderful reception. The Lord Mayor

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Today at the Environment and Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Committee, I asked our Executive Member for Housing what the Council is doing to ensure all of our communities are engaged in the consultation on Manchester’s Draft Local Plan. The Draft Local Plan will shape how our city

Cllr. Mahdi, it was great to catch up again in your great city along with Cllr. Abdiqani and the rest of the great group. Will be back soon!

It was an honour to attend a reception hosted by British Muslim Heritage Centre @thebmhc in recognition of the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia to the United Kingdom, @MinisterHashi, HE Abdulkadir Hashi. @AfzalKhanMCR

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Hate has no home here. 💙 Manchester is a city built on diversity, resilience, and community spirit , and we stand united against hate crime in all its forms. #WeStandTogether #NoPlaceForHate #Manchester

Great session out on Monton Street with the team today — lots of good chats with residents about local issues.

Earlier this morning, with our local MP @AfzalKhanMCR, we joined our incredible Moss Side Neighbourhood Health Champions at their regular health drop-in sessions on Princess Road. These sessions give local residents the chance to have a quick health check like blood pressure

Last night, I attended the “Stronger Together: Ending Knife Crime” community awareness event at the Phil Martin Centre in Moss Side. It was powerful to see our community come together — young people, parents, residents, and local leaders , all united with one goal: to end knife

This was long overdue, but kudos to the UK government for recognising the State of Palestine. Hopefully, this should re-affirm Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and send a message that occupation and annexation of land are not acceptable and illegal under

Good to join so many colleagues with Ambassador of Palestine @hzomlot to commemorate the recognition of Palestine, something I’ve long supported. Great to see so much support of @LFPME at this important moment.

Moss Side Councillors Response to the Tragic Death of Mohanad Abdullaahi Goobe! 🙏🏼 Councillors Erinma Bell, Mahdi Mahamed, Esha Mumtaz

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When we last met 15 years ago, I asked President Abbas was the most important thing I could do to help the Palestinian people. He said make sure the UK recognises Palestine. Today I was able to say we are almost there, and apologise for it taking so long.

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Somalia’s SSC-Khatumo region on the verge of full federal statehood

Tonight, I had the pleasure of attending celebrations event in Manchester, welcoming the appointment of Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab) as the Mayor and Governor of Mogadishu. Huge thanks to the Somali community for the incredibly warm welcome and amazing hospitality.