What I do

Balham

The Streatham constituency contains significant residential areas of Balham. It has been a centre of the Polish community in London since World War II, but also has significant Irish, Portuguese, Somali, Brazilian and Pakistani communities.

Dunraven Primary School

Fantastic discussion with the School Council and Eco Council at Dunraven Primary School, covering knife crime, Brexit, and social media.

Happy Baby Community

Lovely to talk to Caroline from the Happy Baby Community charity, which provides classes, counselling, resources, and care for heavily pregnant women and recent mothers living in emergency accommodation.

OFOC Takeover

It was great to see so many active and engaged young people in Parliament who are demanding their say on the Brexit process!

Brexit People's Vote amendment

The Independent Group of MPs as well as the Lib Dems, Plaid Cymru and the SNP have tabled an amendment demanding a People’s Vote on May’s deal.

Heart Streatham

I have written for Heart Streatham magazine, currently celebrating its 5th birthday, about my resignation from the Labour Party. My first priority is my constituents.

TIG launch

The new Independent Group of MPs sat together for the first time in Prime Ministers Questions, and will work cross-party to achieve a People’s Vote on Brexit.

Prince Harry visit

It was great to welcome Prince Harry to Streatham who was visiting the Streatham Youth and Community Trust and the Street Games project, keeping children fit and healthy.

Black Cultural Archives meeting

Visiting the Black Cultural Archives to meet with their leadership and discuss how to secure their future.

Friends of the Earth

Great to meet Rene from Lambeth Friends of the Earth today and delighted to support the Friends of the Earth in their campaign to crackdown on plastic pollution.

House of Commons - Windrush scandal

I voted against the government’s Brexit position in the Commons, who were defeated by 45 votes, and voted for the SNP’s amendment that would have extended Article 50 by 3 months to avoid No Deal.

Children's Services EDM

I have tabled an Early Day Motion calling on the government to reverse its cuts to children’s services which so many of my constituents rely on.

Brexit Amendment

Anna Soubry and I tabled this important amendment to the PM’s Brexit motion that would force Ministers to publish the most recent Cabinet briefing on the affects of a ‘no deal’ Brexit on business & trade.

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