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.

House of Commons - Services sector risks being left out and left behind by this Government

In the Commons I warned that our services sector risks being left out and left behind by this Government because of reduce access to EU markets.

London Pride

Our diversity is our strength and we should celebrate this today and every day. I’m proud to support our LGBT community and want to wish everyone a very happy Pride.

Gracefield Gardens Health Centre

Celebrating the NHS’ 70 birthday at Gracefield Gardens Health Centre in Streatham. The NHS represents the best of Britain and needs a long term, sustainable plan to fund it well into the future.

My Life My Say Brexit Cafe

Fantastic turnout at the My Life My Say Democracy Cafe today. Young people’s voices must be heard in the Brexit process – they will have to live with the consequences far longer than any other group.

EDM - 1493 Defining Antisemitism

I’ve added my name to this important Early Day Motion (EDM) which calls on all public institutions to fully adopt and implement the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism.

Knife crime public meeting

I spoke at Streatham Action’s public meeting on the challenges of knife crime and youth violence. Good to see the community coming together to discuss what we can all do to end this waste of young lives.

House of Commons - Women in Parliament

Looking round this great “Voice & Vote: Women’s Place in Parliament” exhibition in Westminster Hall that highlights the campaign for votes for women. We’ve come a long way but there is a lot more still to do.

House of Commons - Extend the Living Wage

I’m supporting Holly Lynch MP’s bill to extend the Living Wage to young people. Your wage shouldn’t be based on your age!

House of Commons - Question to the PM on moving families in social housing

Today I asked the Prime Minister whether she would commit to introducing a scheme to help families move between social housing providers to protect teenagers against youth violence.

People's Vote campaigning in Balham

Great to talk to people in Balham about the People’s Vote campaign, thanks for everyone who came to lend a hand!

APPG Social Integration - Manchester visit

There’s a huge amount going on in Manchester! It was great to visit Andy Burnham and his team today to talk about social integration.

EDM - 1440 Implementation of £2 stake on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals

Pleased to sign this Early Day Motion (EDM) in support of cutting the stake on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals to £2. This will greatly improve the lives of problem and at-risk gamblers and their families.

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