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.

Remembrance Sunday

At the Remembrance Sunday service in Streatham this morning we remembered all those who fought and lost their lives for our country.

Camberwell Green Magistrates Court

I’ve written objecting to the proposal to close Camberwell Green Magistrates Court in Southwark following the closure of Lambeth County Court which served my constituents.

St Michael’s Fellowship

An honour to host a reception in the House of Commons to showcase the St Michael’s Fellowship – a Streatham-based charity which works with disadvantaged families in Lambeth and across London and the UK.

Home Affairs Select Committee – Report on antisemitism

Home Affairs Select Committee, of which I am a member, published our report on antisemitism in the UK. It paints a picture of rising antisemitism over the last few years which does not make for pleasant reading.

Letter - Southern Rail

I’ve written to the Government seeking urgent clarification on their plans to transfer control of Southern Rail services to Transport for London – they can’t be allowed to backtrack on their commitment to this.

House of Commons - Leaving the European Union Statement

I reminded the Brexit Secretary that the job of Government is to secure a Brexit deal that serves the interests of everybody and not to sow further seeds of division in our country.

Safer London

Talking to the Safer London team about their programs in Lambeth that are aimed at preventing youth violence.

APPG Social Integration - Evidence Session

I chaired the APPG on Social Integration’s second public evidence session as part of our inquiry into immigration and integration – today we discussed immigration policy.

Westminster Hall - EU Referendum Rules

In the House of Commons, I argued that if the Brexit deal reached is substantially different from what was promised we could legitimately ask for another vote.

APPG Social Integration – Boston and Halifax visits

Traveled to Halifax and Boston to meet community organisations and local residents to talk about immigration for the APPG on Social Integration’s inquiry into the integration of migrants.

EDM - 294 Student Nurses Bursaries

I’ve added my support to this Early Day Motion (EDM) calling on the Government to halt plans to replace student nurses’ bursaries with a loans scheme.

Youth Violence Commission

Pleased to speak at the launch of the Youth Violence Commission. This is an issue which the whole of our society needs to tackle.

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