
Yasmine Dar
@Yasmine_Dar
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Elected Member of Labour’s NEC 24/26 | Fmr Lord Mayor of Manchester 23/24 | Moston Councillor | Social & Charity Sector
Joined July 2013
Delighted, honoured & humbled to be elected onto the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the @UKLabour Thank you to all who voted for Me & my colleagues Jon & Rachel. Defending the core values of our party & Shifting the balance of power towards members is the way forward 🌹
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Today, I have been elected to the role of @lordmayorofMCR. Being the first female Asian & Muslim Lord Mayor of the city is a historic achievement but one that I determined to succeed at. I will be helped by Majid who will be consort & my daughter Amina, who will be lady mayoress.
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Thanks so much to everyone who has voted #JC9 ❤️. If you are yet to vote, pls consider the 9 of us. Let’s stand together united to achieve our vision of a Labour government. Vote 🗳 Mishra, Elmi, Henderson, Williams, Willsman, Garnham, Lansman, Webbe, Dar. #LabourNEC elections.
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Huge thank u to all #Labour members for reselecting me as the candidate for #Moston in 2019. I am proud to represent our community & will continue to serve everyone 🌹#Manchester.
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My article in @Labourlist about why the @EHRC should also investigate the Tories over Islamophobia and the Home Office over Windrush. With antisemitism, Islamophobia and xenophobia rising in the UK, we have to tackle prejudice across politics and society
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Sincere thanks to everyone who has voted #JC9. A few more days to go,if you haven’t then please do. Every vote is Valuable. #LabourNEC
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Delighted to welcome HRH The Prince of Wales in Manchester today, exploring inspiring youth and community projects in Moss Side. Big shoutout to Wendy of Keeping it Real 24/7, Hideaway, and Millennium Powerhouse! 🌟 #RoyalVisit #Manchester
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A privilege to attend the King & Queen's inaugural Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace today, including the Duke & Duchess of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal, & the Duke & Duchess of Gloucester. What an unforgettable experience! 🏰🌸 #RoyalGardenParty #BuckinghamPalace
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So far, 131 CLPs have nominated candidates for the National Executive Committee #NEC:. 88 for Yasmine Dar,.85 for @LabourRachel Garnham.75 for @jonlansman .37 for Eddie Izzard,.30 for Johanna Baxter,.36 for Gurinder Singh Josan,.5 for Sarah Taylor, and.12 for other candidates.
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The Prime Minister in waiting @jeremycorbyn at the Manchester rally this evening. Great speech supported by our MP’s and NEC member. @LabourNorthWest
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Congratulations to my friend our new @LordMayorOfMcr Cllr @donnaludford . Also privileged, honoured and delighted to be elected to the position of Deputy Lord Mayor of Manchester for the forthcoming year. Really looking forward to the year ahead. 🌹
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An amazing inspirational night in the company of @jeremycorbyn and Labour comrades. Congratulations to Fatima and the @LabourNorthWest team for a night to remember.🌹✊🏼
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Thank you to everyone who supported and voted for me in the Labour NEC elections! I'm truly honored to be re-elected for a fourth term. I’ll keep advocating for members and ensuring Labour remains principled and democratic. 🌹🙏🏼 #LabourParty #NEC.
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Thank you to all those who voted for me and @gembolton @Naomi4LabNEC @JessicaLBarnard who were successful in getting on the NEC & commiserations to @mish_rahman Honoured once again to be elected on to the NEC. Together We will continue to fight for a socialist, Labour government
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The rain did not dampen the spirit of community activists standing up to racism and hate in Kirklees. ‘We need to be more open when we condemn incidents of hate and racism. Call them out for what they are Evil. We All Belong to One Race, the Human Race.’ @AntiRacismDay
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A Massive thank you to everyone who campaigned, supported, and voted for us in #Moston. It is a privilege to be re-elected as one of your councillors, working alongside Cllr Appleby @mostonlabour & Cllr Connolly🌹🎉❤️
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Please consider nominating me, Rachel and Jon for Labour's #NEC. And thanks for all the support so far. Vote #Dar #Garnham #Lansman 🌹 @PeoplesMomentum.
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Labour Party members have 1 more day to vote for me @jonlansman @LabourRachel for the NEC 🌹. Every vote is valuable and much needed to ensure success.
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What an amazing day with Labour party activists and candidates. @OwenJones84 @mrlongdenextra @DamianBailey13 #Labour2018 #BuildingTogether #3Votes4Labour
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Labour Party Conference, a government in waiting. Thousands of inspirational delegates and activists. Totally energised 🌹❤️ #Lab18 #RebuildingBritain
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We stand with the people of Kashmir in their struggle for freedom and self determination. Long live Kashmir!.#KashmirSolidarityDay #Kashmir #Kashmiri_LivesMatter
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Ballots drop tomorrow. Check your inbox & vote #GV6. 🗳Nadia Jama @MizJama .🗳Laura Pidcock @LauraPidcock .🗳Mish Rahman @mish_rahman .🗳Gemma Bolton @gembolton .🗳Ann Henderson @AnnDHenderson .🗳Yasmine Dar @Yasmine_Dar .Your #Grassroots Voice for the NEC
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Fantastic turnout for the NW MEP candidates @LabourNorthWest BAME European launch today. #VoteLabour23May #EUelections2019 #VoteLabour
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Update on CLPs nominating each potential candidate for the #NEC. 53 Yasmine Dar.50 Rachel Garnham.44 Jon Lansman.21 Johanna Baxter.21 Eddie Izzard.19 Gurinder Singh Josan.0 Nick Donovan.0 Adam Mohammed.
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The #LabourNEC ballots are out. Every vote is valuable and much needed to ensure success. Please support me @LabourRachel & @JonLansman.🌹. Check your email for your ballot, and let us know when you've voted to save volunteers calling you:. Thank you!
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Thank you everyone, truly appreciate #RotherValley #SouthDerbyshire #Birkenhead #Christchurch #CastlePoint #MiltonKeynesSouth #MiltonKeynesNorth #Hyndburn #Pudsey #CardiffCentral CLP's for nominating me, @LabourRachel and @jonlansman for the National Executive Committee #NEC 🌹.
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I was delighted to officially open Manchester’s first ever Sensory Garden this morning, a fantastic open space for all to enjoy and have fun. Congratulations to all involved @emmapollit14 @Afzal4Gorton @cllr_hewitson West Gorton park friends and all the local residents! 🌸💐🌳
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It was an honour to attend the St John’s Organ Donor Awards with Vice Lord-Lieutenant Sharman Birtles @GMLO_UK So touching, that out of tragedy, others are given a new lease of life. Thanks to all the staff and nurses
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Delighted 2 b shortlisted for Gorton to replace Sir Gerald as your MP. Need lots of help & assistance, please contact me #gortonbyelection.
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🎉 Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month with joy! 🌟 Thrilled to be part of two book launches "Music in Colonial Punjab" by @RadhaKapuria and "The Curry Mile" (Book 2) by @thezahidhussain 📚📚. #SouthAsianHeritageMonth #BookLaunch
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Great day campaigning in the sunshine for @Afzal4Gorton #labourdoorstep in the #gortonbyelection #yeswekhan
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Brilliant day welcoming our leader @jeremycorbyn and supporting @Afzal4Gorton for the #gortonbyelection #YesWeKhan #labour
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Proud to see the unity of the various faith and diverse communities within Manchester at @WeStandTogether and Carisma Osba awards . It was inspiring to be invited and see the work of the groups involved in #westandtogther
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Fantastic final #labourdoorstep session this evening in #Moston. Loads of support for labour ! 🗳️🌹. Don’t forget to #VoteLabour tomorrow - and don’t forget your ID.
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Out in #Moston this evening talking to local residents. Thanks to all our amazing activists that came to help #LabourDoorstep #VoteLabour
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An AWESOME Peace and Unity event in M/C townhall, crossing all faiths and cultures. #WeStandTogether #1Mcr
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Faith, community & civic leaders joined together for peace & unity @ManCathedral #WeStandTogether
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Great to hear @andyburnhammp speak passionately about tackling homelessness and being our future GM Mayor @mendcommunity #GMMayor
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Anything for a good cause!!! 😁 Hmm not sure about that. What an amazing scary crazy experience with some of our ‘Super Women’. Definitely not for the light-hearted @MCR_Charity 270ft charity abseil today @bevcraig @LordMayorOfMcr @carol_culley @morrisso_health.#welovemanchester
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Massive crowds at Manchester Pride! The weather was great, atmosphere was amazing and very inclusive event. #ManchesterPride
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Great afternoon campaigning on the #LabourDoorstep in Moston. Thanks to @LucyMPowell MP and our brilliant team of activists. #VoteLabour2May 🗳 🌹
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I was delighted to say a few words & cut the ribbon alongside the President & Vice-Chancellor of The University of Manchester Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell at this years Great Science Share for schools. Amazing to see so many children engaged and loving science 🤩 @GreatSciShare
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Truly honoured to attend the Rugby Football League’s first-ever EID Celebration event! It's was a privilege to be part of such a special event. Many thanks to the CEO of @TheRFL, Tony Sutton the legends Dr @ikramofficial Imam @QariAsim Hanif Malik OBE & all the v special guests
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Busy week food shopping, packing & delivering food parcels in Moston. A massive thank you @Unitenw159, for enabling us to support our communities.Thanks to Wahab from Moston Muslim centre, Rev Collins frm Moston Restoration Ministries for their commitment & community spirit.
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What a lovely afternoon at @ManCathedral Great to attend the thanksgiving service and celebration marking 75 years since the creation of the NHS. Thank you to all who contributed. #NHS 💙
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🌹 On Remembrance Sunday, we honour the incredible sacrifice of our brave armed forces. Their legacy lives on as we strive for a more peaceful world in all our endeavours. 🕊️ #WeWillRememberThem .#RemembranceDay.#Remembrance2023
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Great team out campaigning in #Picadilly ward along side Phil, Rachel, basil, and Mathew. #LabourDoorstep 🌹🌹🌹
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Absolutely delighted, so far, 222 CLPs have nominated candidates for the National Executive Committee #NEC:. 148 for Yasmine Dar,.135 for Rachel Garnham,.128 for Jon Lansman,.66 for Eddie Izzard,.63 for Johanna Baxter,.50 for Gurinder Singh Josan,.6 for Sarah Taylor,.27 others.
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What a fantastic time we had at #ManchesterDay! 😍 On Holiday 🏙️ A massive thank you to all of you who came out and made it extra special. This is truly an amazing city! 💛 #ManchesterLove #CityVibes
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An unforgettable night at We Love MCR 'Heart and Hope' Charity Dinner! Welcomed over 450 guests at Midland Hotel. Huge thanks to all for their generosity. Special shoutout to Aneel for arranging a great event. Inspiring speeches made it a night to remember. @MCR_Charity ❤️
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Wishing @julie4nw a very Happy Birthday! Wishing her good health, long life and happiness always! 🎉🎈🙂
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Delighted to be part of The University of Manchester's Foundation Day festivities! 🎉 Honored to witness the conferment of Honorary Degrees by Chancellor @nazirafzal 🎓 #UoMFoundationDay #HonoraryDegrees
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🏃♀️🏃♂️ Attended the UK Athletics Championship and it was AMAZING! Witnessed incredible displays of speed, strength, and determination. 🥇🌟 Truly inspiring to see athletes pushing their limits. Kudos to all the participants for their hard work and dedication! #AthleticsChampionship
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Justice for Palestine. 🇵🇸 Inspirational event, amazing speeches. The message was Loud and Clear to all 1600 attendees, “Peace for Palestine”.
🇵🇸 EVENT: Justice for Palestine - Jeremy Corbyn & Mustafa Barghouti in Conversation. Thursday October 8, 7.00pm. RT, Register & #SpeakUpForPalestine 👇.
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A fantastic result after a great campaign in #Moston. Amazing team. Thank you to everyone for your support and vote🌹
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Positive response in moss side #EuropeanElection2019 @UKLabour @julie4nw @AndyBurnhamGM Remember vote #VoteLabour TODAY
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Thank you #Canterbury CLP for nominating me, Rachel Garnham and Jon Lansman for the National Executive Committee. 🌹.
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Such an honour to welcome Her Royal Highness Princess Anne to Manchester. Her warmth and dedication were truly inspiring. Deep admiration for the gracious presence of our Lord Lieutenant, Diane Hawkins, accompanying Her Highness. @GMLO_UK . #royalty #royalvisit #manchester
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Another really positive #LabourDoorstep session in #Moston lots of positive support. Thanks to comrades 🌹#VoteLabour2May
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Delighted to be re-selected with my Moston comrades
Honoured to have been selected again with @mostonlabour @Yasmine_Dar for the Moston Ward, to stand in the 2018 Local Elections.
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Had a fantastic Afternoon Tea hosted by the lovely High Sheriff of Greater Mcr @MaryLizWalker1 with Greater Mcr Mayors at Worsley Court House. 🍵🍰🏛️ Thank you for the warm hospitality and engaging conversations!
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To all the amazing, tenacious, courageous, radiant, inspiring, intelligent, beautiful, resilient women. There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish. Sister Solidarity ❤️.#IWD2024 #IWDMCR #WalkForWomen #InternationalWomensDay
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What a lovely day to go and vote! Thanks to our brilliant MP @LucyMPowell #VoteLabour #Moston #LocalElections 🌹
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This evening I laid a wreath at the Peterloo Memorial to commemorate the 15 people who were killed and 700 seriously injured . #PeterlooMassacre
🙏 Today we commemorate the 15 people who were killed and the 700 seriously injured at Peterloo. All they wanted was the right to vote, and justice in Manchester, 1819. A defining moment in our history. #PeterlooMassacre #ManchesterHistory #Manchester #Peterloo
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Thrilled to be part of the ADAM DAY Community Cohesion Event celebrating Unity in Diversity. Coming together, embracing our differences, and building a stronger, more inclusive community. 🌟🤝 #UnityInDiversity #Community #Inclusion
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A busy day at Regional conference with inspiring speakers and enthusiastic delegates. #LabNW18
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A wonderful event celebrating Manchester’s incredible supplementary schools, awards & performances. A massive thank you to all the staff, volunteers, organisations & Young people who made this a successful event. Appreciations to @ManCityCouncil @Young_MCR @YPFtrust @MEaPSchools
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An honour to say a few words at the @SrebrenicaNW Genocide Civic Memorial Service at @McrCathedral last night on its 28th anniversary. This year's theme ‘Together We Are One’ is as touching today as it was in 1995. Never forget. #Srebrenica28 #TogetherWeAreOne
Grateful to inspiring speakers and incredible audience @ManCathedral last night to commemorate #Srebrenica28 Powerful testimonies heartfelt prayers and shared learning emphasized importance of unity and common humanity . #TogetherWeAreOne fostering cohesion and understanding
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🎓 Excited and honored to be a part of the Manchester Metropolitan University Graduation Ceremonies 2023! Congrats to all the graduates on this momentous achievement. Wishing you all a bright and successful future ahead! 🎉 #MMUGrad2023
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