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.

People's Vote rally

Proud to speak at the People’s Vote rally in Parliament Square today. Nobody voted for this mess and now we know the facts about Brexit we need a People’s Vote on the deal.

People’s Vote campaigning in Manchester

At the University of Manchester to talk to students about the People’s Vote campaign and why they should support it.

APPG Social Integration - Apples and Honey Nursery

As Chair of the APPG on Social Integration, I visited Apples and Honey Nursery – a Jewish intergenerational nursery – to take part in their Shabbat ceremony and learn about their work bringing different generations together.

EDM - 1629 Publication of parental leave and pay policies

Shockingly 54,000 women lose their jobs each year because of pregnancy and maternity discrimination. I’ve added my name to this Early Day Motion (EDM) that calls on the Government to bring forward legislation to address this issue.

APPG Social Integration - West Midlands visits

As Chair of the APPG on Social Integration I visited the Three Trees Community Centre and the Rainbow Bridge project in the West Midlands to talk about how we can bring different communities together.

Breast Cancer

I’m channelling Bootsy Collins in support of Breast Cancer Now who are raising money to fund lifesaving research. Make sure you take a moment to check out their work.

House of Commons - No majority for crashing out of the EU

In the House of Commons today I told the Government that it is absolutely clear that there is no majority for recklessly crashing out of the EU with no deal.

How do we end youth violence and why have politicians failed to get a grip on it?

This evening I gave a speech in Brixton about how we must make ending serious youth violence a national mission.

APPG Social Integration - South London visits

With the APPG on Social Integration visiting the intergenerational arts club at Rachel McMillan Nursery School, where they are breaking down the barriers using art, writing, and music.

House of Commons - Electoral Commission investigation into Vote Leave

I asked an Urgent Question about the Electoral Commission investigation into Vote Leave. Its findings are shocking and calls into question the legitimacy of the entire Brexit process.

Kings College Hospital

A pleasure to talk to the Kings College Hospital BAME Network this morning. Very humbling to speak to a group of people who save lives everyday.

House of Commons - Hard border on the island of Ireland after Brexit

In the House of Commons I asked Government Ministers what the solution is to avoiding a hard border on the island of Ireland after Brexit. This issue has still not been settled.

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