Debbie Weekes-Bernard

@debs_wb

Deputy Mayor of London for Communities & Social Justice, formerly @jrf_uk & @runnymedeTrust - anti-poverty, race, gender, equity. She/her. Views my own

Joined May 2014

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Debbie Weekes-Bernard @debs_wb Oct 7

Today marks three years since Hamas’ terrorist attack on Israel. I stand in solidarity with our Jewish friends, neighbours and colleagues as we remember the victims, families and all those affected. My deepest condolences to everyone living with the trauma and loss of October 7

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan Verified account @MayorofLondon Oct 7

My statement on the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks.

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Debbie Weekes-Bernard @debs_wb Aug 28

As #NottingHillCarnival celebrates its 60th anniversary, I'm proud that the @MayorofLondon is backing this world-famous, vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture with additional funding to enhance safety, helping everyone enjoy the event safely.

LINK: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

www.bbc.co.uk Record number of stewards at Notting Hill Carnival Organisers are using an extra £4.6m grant to bring in increased safety and crowd control measures.

Debbie Weekes-Bernard @debs_wb Jul 17

Wonderful show of solidarity from the Waltham Forest Loved & Wanted Alliance. This is exactly what the Mayor’s #LovedAndWanted Campaign is all about. When one person is attacked our communities unite & respond with love.

walthamforestecho.co.uk/2026/07/16/ove…

walthamforestecho.co.uk Over 100 show solidarity with Muslims in wake of Leyton mosque assault Residents and activists staged a show of solidarity outside Noor Ul Islam Mosque in response an attack on a mosque-goer last week

Debbie Weekes-Bernard @debs_wb Jul 1

The Energy Price Cap has increased by 13%, meaning households could see higher energy bills from 1 July.

As energy costs continue to impact Londoners, our Cost of Living Hub provides practical information on managing costs & accessing support services.

london.gov.uk/programmes-str…

BBC Breakfast Verified account @BBCBreakfast Jul 1

Bill payers are being urged to submit a meter reading as household energy prices rise by 13% for millions of people in England, Scotland and Wales from today.

Peter Ruddick had more details on #BBCBreakfast

bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

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Debbie Weekes-Bernard @debs_wb Jun 26

Although London is an incredibly vibrant and busy city, many people still experience loneliness.

It was great to speak about our initiatives such as Chatty Cabins and Loved and Wanted Community Spaces that are creating opportunities for Londoners to connect with one another

MyLondon @myldn Jun 23

Chatty Cabins: How TfL and City Hall are looking to tackle London's hidden loneliness epidemic which impacts 700,000 people

mylondon.news/news/east-lond…
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