Motion G
Green Socialist Alliance Motion
Proposer: Cllr Mary Mason
Seconder: Cllr Mark Blake
Motion: Tackling Poverty in
Haringey
This Council notes:
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That Haringey is a vibrant and diverse borough.
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That it also has the 4th highest unemployment rate in London and
the 3rd highest rate of bailiff-led repossessions.
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That while this is a borough where many people thrive, 60% of
residents do not eat a healthy diet and over 60% are overweight or
obese, with continuing concerns about infant mortality.
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That Haringey has a thriving cultural sector, yet the poorest
residents spend 25% of their income on food and energy, and five
out of six people on Universal Credit are unable to afford
basic essentials.
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That inequalities are worsening, impacting health and wellbeing,
and systemic racism means 36% of Black residents live in
poverty.
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That life expectancy has fallen, and the number of residents
earning below the London Living Wage has increased.
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That approximately 3,000 families are living in temporary
accommodation — 29% higher than the London average.
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That Haringey is now the 4th most deprived local authority area in
London, despite also containing areas of significant wealth.
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That these conditions are neither fair nor acceptable, as
recognised by the Haringey Fairness Commission (2020).
This Council believes:
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That poverty and inequality in Haringey are urgent issues that
require focused, resident-led action.
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That those with lived experience of poverty must be central to
shaping solutions.
This Council therefore resolves to:
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Appoint a Poverty Commissioner who will convene an elected and
representative group of residents with lived experience of poverty
to:
i. Report on current issues affecting
people experiencing poverty in Haringey.
ii. Identify the changes required to address the borough’s
inequalities and improve outcomes.
iii. Bring their findings and proposals to a dedicated Full Council
meeting focused on driving poverty out of the borough.
Motion H
Support for the Together Alliance
Proposer: Cllr das Neves
Seconder: Cllr Chandwani
This Council notes -
- The
voices of division in our country are growing louder. The divisive
and racist rhetoric of extremism is an increasingly common presence
online and on our streets.
- Their
false promises seize on the very real economic problems people
face, in order to scapegoat migrants,
asylum seekers, refugees, Muslims, Jews, and other faith and global
majority communities.
- It is,
therefore, incumbent upon every tier of government to deliver
policies and investment that address the many challenges our
communities face, tackling wealth inequality and rejecting all
forms of racism and discrimination.
- A new
campaign, the Together Alliance, supported by UK charities, trade
unions, civil society organisations and politicians is offering a
platform of “love, unity and hope” to oppose the far
right and the politics of division.
This Council believes -
- London
is the greatest, most diverse city in the world. Our progressive,
inclusive agenda has the full backing of London Mayor, Sadiq
Khan.
- We can
change things together. We must show that strength lies in
solidarity with our communities, and that the change we need comes
from us working together.
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Together we can reject narratives of division and
racism.
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Together we can build solidarity across
communities.
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Together we can unite against the far
right.
This Council resolves to –
- Renew
our commitments as a Borough of Welcome, and work with residents to
develop our new Welcome Strategy – ensuring anyone who calls
Haringey home is treated with dignity and respect.
- Endorse the Together Alliance’s message of “hope
over fear” ahead of their planned demonstration in London on
28th March 2026.
- Continue to work with our community networks and Multi-Faith
Forum to challenge national narratives: building unity and tackling
xenophobia, antisemitism, islamophobia, anti-black racism and all
forms of discrimination.
- Work
with anti-racist and human rights campaign groups opposing hate
groups assembling in our city.