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.

Westminster Hall - Blacklisting in the construction industry

I led a Westminster Hall debate on the insidious practice of blacklisting which has brought shame on our construction industry. I called on the Government to hold a full public inquiry into this issue.

House of Commons - Amendment to Article 50 Bill

Putting my amendment to the Article 50 Bill which calls on the Prime Minister to honour the pledge made by Vote Leave campaigners – including Cabinet ministers – to give our NHS an extra £350m per week.

Crystal Palace FC Foundation

It was great to visit the Crystal Palace FC Foundation yesterday to see all the work they do and the future community outreach projects they have planned.

House of Commons - Article 50 Bill

Today the Government published their Article 50 Bill. I’m working with colleagues to ensure that the voice of the people is heard so that we get a deal that works for everyone.

Streatham Job Centre

Visited Streatham Job Centre today. A big thanks to the staff there for all the hard work they do to support people back into work.

APPG Social Integration - BBC Local Radio

Talking to BBC Radio about the APPG on Social Integration’s interim report on the integration of immigrants – we’re calling for a regional-led immigration system and more support for migrants to learn English.

Lambeth Equality Commission

A privilege to chair Lambeth’s Equality Commission public meeting in Streatham last night – it was the biggest turnout at a commission meeting so far – lots of really interesting conversations.

APPG Social Integration - Interim report into integration of immigrants

Today I launched the APPG on Social Integration’s Interim Report into Integration of Immigrants that calls for a meaningful integration programme which works for all parts of the UK.

APPG Social Integration – Interim report into the integration of immigrants speech

On the No.12 bus putting the finishing touches to my speech to launch the APPG on Social Integration’s interim report into the integration of immigrants.

Visiting flooding victims

Visiting constituents who have been flooded from the burst water main on Leigham Vale – including the amazing Sidney Carter who told me about his life in Jamaica before moving to the UK in the 1950s.

Clapham Park Foodbank

I dropped off some food at Clapham Park foodbank. It is a damning indictment of six years of Tory government that, in one of the wealthiest cities in the world, constituents of mine have to rely on food banks.

School Christmas Fairs

Loved visiting primary schools across Streatham for their annual Christmas Fairs.

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