MPower: National

Migrant Democracy Project is building migrant power. And that means we need to be in power where decisions about migration are made. Our MPower: National Programme is a political training programme for those actively organising their communities who want to make an impact at the highest level of governance - that is, Parliament.

We have been training migrant leaders to stand for local council over the last three years, developing their skills and knowledge to stand for office, equipping them to champion migrant rights and the voices of other marginalised communities in our local authorities. Two of our leaders were elected in 2024, and three more have been officially selected to stand in the London 2026 Local Elections.

The rise of far-right, anti-migrant rhetoric, and violence throughout the country is continuing to snowball, and we need political representatives who understand our lived experience, will share positive narratives on migration, and promote progressive policies, instead of pandering to the hate. This programme is developing a new generation of migrant candidates, ahead of the next general election.