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.

APPG Social Integration - Integration Not Demonisation report launched

Today I’m proud to launch the APPG on Social Integration’s report ‘Integration Not Demonisation’ looking at how we can bring different communities together.

InStreatham

Catching up with Louise and the team from InStreatham. Local businesses are the lifeblood of Streatham and the BID is a fantastic voice for them.

Young Lambeth Cooperative

Met Richard Parkes of the Young Lambeth Cooperative to give my support to their contribution to youth services and work empowering young people in Lambeth.

EDM - 2 Customs Union Membership

I am pleased to be a co-sponsor of this Early Day Motion (EDM) calling on the Government to negotiate for the UK to remain a member of the EU Customs Union.

Streatham Job Centre

I met with the Streatham Job Centre team this morning to discuss the challenges facing people looking for work, Work Capability Assessments and Universal Credit.

Community safety public meeting

I spoke at a public community safety meeting with Lambeth Police and local Councillors to discuss concerns after the recent stabbings on Madeira Road and Valley Road.

APPG EU Relations - Launch

Honoured to be elected as co-chair of the APPG on EU Relations. Along with Anna Soubry MP and cross-party MPs and Peers I will fight against a hard Brexit.

House of Commons - Queen's Speech Amendment

Pleased our Amendment to the Queen’s Speech against a job destroying Brexit has been selected for debate. I pledged to constituents that I would fight against a hard Brexit and keep us in the Single Market – I’m keeping that promise.

Young leaders awards

It was hugely inspiring to hand out awards to some amazing young leaders at Victory House Church tonight.

Fair Funding for Schools

Proud to speak at the Fair Funding Lambeth rally against Conservative cuts to our schools.

Hyderi Islamic Centre

I attended the moving vigil for the people of Manchester at Hyderi Islamic Centre this evening. The terrorists seek to divide us but what they have done is brought us together.

Hustings

Really great turnout for the Streatham election hustings, excellently organised by Streatham Action and Love Streatham. Thanks to everyone who came.

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