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 - Remaining in the Customs Union and the European Economic Area

Today I’m proud to have joined politicians from all the main political parties and young people from across the UK to launch the People’s Vote campaign.

Stay Or Go Conference

It was a pleasure to speak at the Stay Or Go Conference about the Grassroots Coordinating Group and the cross-party work on Brexit this morning.

EDM - 1089 National Minimum Wage

I was pleased to co-sponsor this excellent Early Day Motion (EDM) calling on the Government to review its policy on naming and shaming businesses that do not pay the National Minimum Wage.

Black Brexit conference

A pleasure to talk at the Black Brexit conference. Reductions in standards will hit BAME communities hardest.

House of Commons - Integrated Communities Strategy

As Chair of the APPG on Social Integration I welcomed the Government’s Integrated Communities Strategy which incorporates many key recommendations from our report into the integration of immigrants.

South London and Maudsley (SLaM) Mental Health

Interesting to meet with South London and Maudsley Mental Health staff to discuss their concerns about frontline community provision, staff retention, and funding.

House of Commons - Water supply disruption

In the House of Commons I raised the severe disruption caused to my constituents by the loss of water supply during the cold snap, and called for a public inquiry into Thames Water’s shambolic handling of the situation.

EDM - 895 Mental Health Services in South London

I’ve signed this important Early Day Motion (EDM) expressing concern about insufficient funding for mental health services in South London, which has led to increased waiting lists for assessment and therapy.

APPG EU Relations - Delegation to France

As Co-Chair of the APPG on EU Relations I led a delegation to Paris to talk with France’s Secretary of State for EU Affairs, Economy Minister and Cabinet Office Minister.

Divest Lambeth

‪Thanks to Divest Lambeth for coming to my advice surgery today to talk to me about their campaign for a fossil fuel free borough which I’m proud to support.‬

Young Lives vs Cancer

I’m proud to band together with CLIC Sargent for Young Lives vs Cancer on World Cancer Day. Get your Band Against Cancer now online or at your local Morrisons store.

Local GPs

With local GPs to discuss the amazing work local doctors are doing to ensure residents have the best quality care given the resources available.

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