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Anya Sizer

@anyasizer.bsky.social
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Hackney councillor and deputy cabinet member for SEND and early years. Freelance speaker and advisor in the fertility sector and VC of Fabian women’s network amongst other things ! Trying to make a bit of a difference…

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Adam Steedman Thake @thakeman.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Super event at the SMF, exploring the huge topic of ‘fixing SEND’ Thought provoking discussion and strong focus on realistic possibilities. @smfthinktank.bsky.social @beckymontacute.bsky.social @danfrancis02.bsky.social @charleyo.bsky.social @anyasizer.bsky.social @danihpayne.bsky.social
Panel discussion at the Social Market foundation event titled “Fixing SEND:What is possible?”
Chair Rebecca Montacute, SMF
Panel: Dani Payne SMF, Charlotte O’Reagan Sutton Trust, Cllr Anya Sizer Hackney Council, and Daniel Francis MP for Bexleyheath and Crayford.
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Anya Sizer @anyasizer.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Really looking forward to #IncludEd26 today with @thedifferenceed.bsky.social . Inclusive education for all needs to be at the forefront of all decisions and aspirations for our children and so today is a vital part of that discussion
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The Difference @thedifferenceed.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
💡 Inclusion isn’t a side policy - it’s the cornerstone of reform. School leaders are doing vital work to make inclusion real - often without the system support they deserve. When inclusion is the foundation, everyone benefits. Read more via TES: www.tes.com/magazine/ana... #Inclusion #Education
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Why inclusion must be a cornerstone of the White Paper
After years of teaching in mainstream schools and now as an outreach teacher, this educator argues that inclusion is key to stopping pupils from falling through the cracks
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Rebecca Montacute @beckymontacute.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
I've written for @labourlist.bsky.social on the government's early years policy - and where it is, and isn't, likely to deliver for young children from lower income homes: labourlist.org/2025/12/scho...
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'School readiness is rising – but so is the gap between poorer kids and their peers' - LabourList
'The gap between richer and poorer pre-schoolers is widening. The government must turn the tide to achieve its mission to break down barriers.
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Rebecca Montacute @beckymontacute.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
I've outlined all these issues + some more boring (but important!) bits on how this will impact FSM data and how it's used by unis/employers/researchers in a blog this morning, do take a look and let me know if any issues we've missed - www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
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Anya Sizer @anyasizer.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Looking forward to it !
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Compassion In Politics @compinpolitics.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Great to have our own @anyasizer.bsky.social speaking at last night’s #LesbianVisibilityWeek reception in Parliament 🌈 with amazing support from London Women's Clinic & @divamag.bsky.social. (1/2)
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Compassion In Politics @compinpolitics.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
On 17th Feb, we hosted: "You Are Not Alone: Solutions to the Loneliness Epidemic (Part II)" Dr @krishk.com OBE (Sanctuary Foundation) Lisa Hollins (British Red Cross) Ryan Rodrigues (SAINT) Dr @soniaadesara.bsky.social (GP & Campaigner) Chair @anyasizer.bsky.social 🔗 youtube.com/watch?v=hMHysNZRG2g
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You Are Not Alone: Solutions to the Loneliness Epidemic (Part II)
YouTube video by Compassion in Politics
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Anya Sizer @anyasizer.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
@tomgordonld.bsky.social thank you so much for todays debate on adoption breakdown really sensitively handled all round and amazing to see this given the focus it deserves
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Anya Sizer @anyasizer.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
A wonderful event thank you @50:50parliament
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Compassion In Politics @compinpolitics.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
1/👥 On 14 Oct 24, @houseofcommons.parliament.uk established the @commonsspeaker.parliament.uk Speaker’s Conference to address the security of candidates, MPs, and elections. 🔗 committees.parliament.uk/work/8756/speakers-conference-on-the-security-of-candidates-mps-and-elections/publications/
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Speaker’s Conference on the security of candidates, MPs and elections - Committees - UK Parliament
On 14 October 2024 the House of Commons agreed a motion to establish a committee, to be known as the Speaker’s Conference. That motion ordered that the Conference consider:  the factors influenc...
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Anya Sizer @anyasizer.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Really pleased to have chaired an event about our put people first campaign with @democracynetworkuk.bsky.social @compinpolitics.bsky.social & to have heard from many others especially @electheruk.bsky.social
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Anya Sizer @anyasizer.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Really pleased to have chaired an event about our put people first campaign with @democracynetworkuk.bsky.social @compinpolitics.bsky.social & to have heard from many others especially @electheruk.bsky.social
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Anya Sizer @anyasizer.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Our political system is broken - public trust is at an all-time low, and abuse in politics is rising. Change is only possible if we work together. Sign our open letter to MPs and demand a better politics for all! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/he...
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Clean Up Politics - Sign an open letter to MPs
Our political system is not working because it doesn't put people first. Public trust is at an all time low and discriminatory abuse of people in politics has got worse. These problems can only be fi...
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 15/02/2025
We are living in increasingly unsettling times, and I know the worry and concern many of London’s communities have. That’s why we’re sending a clear message that all Londoners are loved and wanted in our great city. London is, and always be, a place for everyone.
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Love & Wanted Celebrates London's Spirit of Respect, Unity and Togetherness - Outernet London
Find out all about Outernet London - immersive screens, retail, restaurants, leisure, hotel, live music venue, and much more.
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Compassion In Politics @compinpolitics.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Our Co-Director @jennifernadel.bsky.social on @vanessafeltz.bsky.social's @lbc.co.uk show promoting the Civility Pledge, our campaign with @jocoxfoundation.bsky.social and MPs like @kimleadbeatermp.bsky.social to get politicans to commit to engaging in politics with integrity, honesty, and respect.
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Anya Sizer @anyasizer.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Really good to meet up with @leighinghammp.bsky.social yesterday and discuss the work of @compinpolitics.bsky.social in Westminster . Especially good to hear about all the work she is doing to help courage women in politics
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Anya Sizer @anyasizer.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
The annual Adoption Barometer Survey is NOW OPEN. It takes ten minutes and the results bring about real change. To add your voice visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/AdoptionBa...
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Anya Sizer @anyasizer.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
My article about Hackney’s commitment to supporting those affected by or supporting someone with Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder #fasd so much more needs to be done nationally
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Anya Sizer @anyasizer.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
What an amazing few months it’s been for @metecoban92.bsky.social and totally right to fully link climate with social justice .
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 29/01/2025
This Friday is London’s Great Mental Health Day. It’s a chance to reflect, break the stigma and shine a light on the brilliant organisations working to support Londoners of all ages. See thriveldn.co.uk to find out what’s on near you, with events, free training and resources for all ages.
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Great Mental Health Day - Thrive LDN
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Anya Sizer @anyasizer.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
bylinetimes.com/2025/01/30/n... our co-founder @compinpolitics.bsky.social has spoken about this issue in todays @bylinetimes.bsky.social article
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Nigel Farage Pictured With Far-Right Activists Who Posted 'Pride Swastikas' and Racist Rants
EXCLUSIVE: The Reform UK leader posed for pictures with the group of prominent far-right activists known for their extreme, racist and Islamophobic posts
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Anya Sizer @anyasizer.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
It was a privilege to join one of my fellow councillors Holocaust education trust and a survivor to discuss how we can keep their memories alive and what we can all do today . #HMD2025
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Anya Sizer @anyasizer.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Today we remember the millions murdered and the countless families affected this #HMD2025 but we must also look to the present & future to ensure this can never happen again hmd.org.uk
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Holocaust Memorial Day Trust
Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) on 27 January is the day to remember the millions of people murdered in the Holocaust, under Nazi Persecution and in the genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, and Darfur....
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Joe Dromey @joedromey.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
“The populist right are coming for us. And we need to be serious about beating them.” @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social speaking at the Fabian New Year Conference, setting out the importance of rebuilding our NHS to rebuilding hope in our politics. #FabianNYC25
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Joe Dromey @joedromey.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Driving growth is the central mission of the Labour Government 📈 Great panel session with @sarahjonesmp.bsky.social , Iain Wright and and Sarah Taeeffe-Maguire, exploring how Government and businesses can work together to drive growth that works for all. #FabianNYC25 @thefabians.bsky.social
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Anya Sizer @anyasizer.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
@joedromey.bsky.social fantastic start to the conference and hope for the year ahead
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Anya Sizer @anyasizer.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
key things in year ahead 1) help to make @teamlabouruk.bsky.social the best it can be 2) remain a critical friend & push for bold change 3) work across UK in all regions 4) support health & vitality of movement & develop our leaders
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Anya Sizer @anyasizer.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Amazing words from @drsarahyde.bsky.social “hope is not a neutral position “ our country is worth believing in
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Sara Hyde (@drsarahyde.bsky.social)
Fabian Society Chair. Councillor Islington Labour. Prisons expert. Passed-viva-but-not-yet-graduated Dr - PhD on healthcare staff experiences of prisoner suicide & self-harm. Labour Women's Network ex...
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Anya Sizer @anyasizer.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
And we are off ! The brilliant @drsarahyde.bsky.social opening @thefabians.bsky.social conference
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Anya Sizer @anyasizer.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Looking forward to @thefabians.bsky.social conference today great panels and keynotes expected and our first for so many years under @teamlabouruk.bsky.social 🌹🌹🌹
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Compassion In Politics @compinpolitics.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Thank you Neal Lawson from @compassoffice.bsky.social for drawing attention to our campaign to ban political lying and deception in UK politics. Please read his piece in @bylinetimes.bsky.social below: bylinetimes.com/2025/01/22/a...
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'A Simple Ban on Political Lying Could Radically Transform Our Politics'
Just one small step would trigger a whole series of positive changes to democratic life in the UK, argues Neal Lawson
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Anya Sizer @anyasizer.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
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Compassion In Politics @compinpolitics.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Please read our co-Director @jennifernadel.bsky.social's op-ed, 'On Trump's Inauguration Day, I'm Choosing to Focus on Martin Luther King Instead', via @lbc.co.uk's website: www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/view...
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On Trump’s inauguration day, I'm choosing to focus on Martin Luther King instead
Today, as Donald Trump is sworn in, surrounded by his harem of toxic tech billionaires, I’ll be choosing to focus on another famous American, Martin Luther King.
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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
🚨 5 DAYS TO GO 🚨
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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
🚨 1 WEEK TO GO! 🚨 Book your tickets now 👇 fabians.org.uk/event/fabian...
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Anya Sizer @anyasizer.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... totally support the call for leave to be allowed for all those experiencing a miscarriage, although incredibly common the holistic effects mustn’t be underestimated & legal support for that is a welcome move
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Miscarriage bereavement leave called for by MPs
Paid leave should be extended to parents who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks, a report by MPs says.
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Anya Sizer @anyasizer.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
@charlierad.bsky.social great to meet ! Please do follow and share @compinpolitics.bsky.social
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Compassion In Politics @compinpolitics.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Our letter about the need for all political leaders to call out Musk was published in @the-independent.com yesterday with 40signatories from politics academia and civil society find out more about our work so far to stop the lies www.compassioninpolitics.com/breaking_wel...
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Anya Sizer @anyasizer.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Really glad to have joined the wonderful team at centenary action to work together for their #mission28 more info here about how we can create an equal and representative parliament centenaryaction.org.uk
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Anya Sizer @anyasizer.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Excited to join the parliamentary launch of @CentenaryAction’s #Mission2028 campaign. Looking forward to hearing from new women MPs & supporting the push for a #GenderEqualParliament by 2028—achieving this will require the largest-ever proportional increase in women MPs!
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Anya Sizer @anyasizer.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
Thank you to @lbc.co.uk for having me on to speak about @lucympowell.bsky.social comments on abuse towards politicians ,an issue which affects not just individuals but our society as a whole
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Anya Sizer @anyasizer.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
Congratulations to all the performers and team involved what a lovely show and everyone did brilliantly !
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Anya Sizer @anyasizer.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
@kategarnermusic.bsky.social absolutely loved tonight at Hoxton hall thank you 🙏
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Anya Sizer @anyasizer.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
I will be chairing this event on Monday with three incredible speakers please do join us as we look for ways to build community and help with social isolation
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Anya Sizer @anyasizer.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Sad to say goodbye to what was once a great platform full of interesting people . Bye bye X
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Anya Sizer @anyasizer.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Good to attend Compass conference & AGM at the weekend and to hear as always from the fantastic Ann Pettifor
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Anya Sizer @anyasizer.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
For me today has been a fantastic example of politics at its best . Respectful measured & compassionate analysis well done as always to Kim leadbeater MP for setting the tone so well
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