What I do

Brixton

The Streatham constituency contains the southern part of Brixton. It has a longstanding reputation as a vibrant cultural and creative hub, and has also seen significant transformation and investment. Windrush Square is named after the Windrush generation – who settled in Brixton after arriving in the UK as it had the labour exchange which was closest to the accommodation provided to migrants in Clapham – and is home of the Black Cultural Archives.

Black Cultural Archives

Today I visited the Black Cultural Archives in Brixton – a vitally important institution for the African-Caribbean community in Britain – to catch up with the Director and his team.

House of Commons - Black Cultural Achieves

At PMQs I raised the problems facing the Black Cultural Archives – the only national heritage centre dedicated to preserving the histories of black people in our country – and called for the Government to provide the funding it desperately needs.

EDM 1741 Universal Credit

I’ve signed Caroline Lucas’s Early Day Motion 1741 (EDM) which condemns the cruel treatment of those on Universal Credit, and calling for intervention to protect those with disabled children who are affected.

People's Vote rally

Proud to speak at the People’s Vote rally in Parliament Square today. Nobody voted for this mess and now we know the facts about Brexit we need a People’s Vote on the deal.

People’s Vote campaigning in Manchester

At the University of Manchester to talk to students about the People’s Vote campaign and why they should support it.

APPG Social Integration - Apples and Honey Nursery

As Chair of the APPG on Social Integration, I visited Apples and Honey Nursery – a Jewish intergenerational nursery – to take part in their Shabbat ceremony and learn about their work bringing different generations together.

EDM - 1629 Publication of parental leave and pay policies

Shockingly 54,000 women lose their jobs each year because of pregnancy and maternity discrimination. I’ve added my name to this Early Day Motion (EDM) that calls on the Government to bring forward legislation to address this issue.

APPG Social Integration - West Midlands visits

As Chair of the APPG on Social Integration I visited the Three Trees Community Centre and the Rainbow Bridge project in the West Midlands to talk about how we can bring different communities together.

Breast Cancer

I’m channelling Bootsy Collins in support of Breast Cancer Now who are raising money to fund lifesaving research. Make sure you take a moment to check out their work.

House of Commons - No majority for crashing out of the EU

In the House of Commons today I told the Government that it is absolutely clear that there is no majority for recklessly crashing out of the EU with no deal.

How do we end youth violence and why have politicians failed to get a grip on it?

This evening I gave a speech in Brixton about how we must make ending serious youth violence a national mission.

APPG Social Integration - South London visits

With the APPG on Social Integration visiting the intergenerational arts club at Rachel McMillan Nursery School, where they are breaking down the barriers using art, writing, and music.

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