From community organising to representing Waterloo & South Bank

My politics began with community organising and a belief that public service should make a real difference to people’s lives.

I came to Britain as a teenager through family reunion after my father was forced to flee political persecution in Turkey. My family experienced hardship, but we also experienced the safety, education, healthcare and opportunity that Britain can provide.

I started working at 14, became a small-business owner, joined the Labour movement and have campaigned for communities since 1997. Today, I represent Waterloo & South Bank on Lambeth Council and work on local campaigns, small-business policy, human rights, community development and international solidarity.

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