On Wednesday 3rd September, community leaders from across London gathered at City Hall for a significant meeting between Citizens UK and the Deputy Mayors of London. The discussion focused on key issues affecting Londoners: migration, housing, racial justice and the real Living Wage.
Bishop Anderson opened the session with a reflection on the values that unite Citizens UK’s diverse communities, including dignity, fairness and the common good. He spoke about the importance of collaboration across differences to build a more just, equitable and compassionate city, which offers a welcoming and safe space for every Londoner to flourish.
This was also a strategic moment for the Room on the Bus 4 Us campaign, which calls for free bus travel for asylum seekers. Citizens UK, a key supporter of the campaign, brought together leaders to plan the next phase of action.
Deputy Mayors Seb Dance, Howard Dawber, Debbie Weekes-Bernard and Joanne McCartney joined the meeting, offering an opportunity for communities to speak directly to those in power. With a government consultation on immigration expected later this autumn, the conversation came at a critical time to influence policy through organised, collective action.
