Former council leader appointed as minister in MHCLG
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The former leader of Enfield Council, Nesil Caliskan, has been appointed as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, following Miatta Fahnbulleh's resignation.
Caliskan took over the position on Tuesday after Fahnbulleh quit in protest at Keir Stammer's leadership.
Fahnbulleh was the Minister for Devolution, Faith and Communities at the department.
Caliskan said it was an "honour" to accept the position, adding: "Having been a council leader, I know how important councils are to transforming their local communities.
"I will work tirelessly to deliver the government's agenda and will continue to represent my constituents in Barking and Dagenham."
The junior minister spent nine years as a councillor, six of which she spent leading Enfield Council. She has also previously been an executive member at London Councils.
She left the council in September 2024 to become an MP.
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