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.

House of Commons - Gareth Thomas MP's Ten Minute Rule Bill

In Parliament to support Gareth Thomas MP’s Ten Minute Rule Bill providing for a Peoples Vote on the Brexit deal.

Thames Water conference call

On a call with the Chief Executive of Thames Water while on route to meet residents who have yet again been flooded by a burst water main. Thames Water have simply not done enough!

House of Commons - Windrush scandal

I asked the Home Secretary how he plans to stop another Windrush scandal happening and argued that the Government must focus on how we better integrate immigrants rather than attack them.

Thames Water

I met representatives from Thames Water to discuss the water crisis in Lambeth that left so many local residents without water for several days.

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.

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