by Jess Forsyth | Jul 20, 2023 | Community Voice, Events and Campaigns, In Constituency
Solidarity to all British Medical Association consultants taking strike action today. Our best Doctors, hero’s of the pandemic, don’t deserve to be paid less than they were 15 years ago. With Doctors leaving the profession in huge numbers, many burnt out, at their...
by Zahin Ahmed | Apr 21, 2023 | Community Voice
As we celebrate Eid al-Fitr, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to the Muslim community in Ilford South. Ramadan is a time of reflection, self-discipline, and devotion, and I have been deeply impressed by the teachings of this holy month and the generosity and...
by Zahin Ahmed | Mar 17, 2023 | Community Voice
Pleased to host a meeting of the Ilford South Pakistani Diaspora Coordinating Committee in Parliament earlier this week. Great discussions over how the UK can strengthen bilateral trade and tourism opportunities with Pakistan. Looking forward to continue working...
by Zahin Ahmed | Dec 13, 2022 | Community Voice
Today marks 3 years since I was first elected to represent Ilford South in parliament. Undoubtedly the greatest honour of my lifetime, to represent the community I grew up in. Since being elected the journey has been a whirlwind. From Brexit to COVID, we have overcome...
by Zahin Ahmed | Aug 3, 2021 | Community Voice, Events and Campaigns, In Constituency
It was great to meet with Transition Town Ilford (@TTownIlford) at their last event of #PlasticFreeJuly, to discuss how we create a plastic free Ilford. It’s always inspiring to see community-led projects like this which work towards the betterment of everyone...
by Zahin Ahmed | Jul 31, 2021 | Community Voice, Events and Campaigns, In Constituency
I hosted a public meeting recently to hear about concerns from residents and businesses in the area around York Road. The meeting, held at a hotel on Cranbrook Road, saw over 65 people come along to discuss their concerns which included, drug use, drug related crime,...