What I do

Clapham

The Streatham constituency contains the eastern side of Clapham across to the Common itself, including Clapham Park Estate, Lambeth Academy, and Thornton.

Clapham is a vibrant community and has undergone significant regeneration and investment in housing and on the high street in recent years. The Common remains a popular destination for tourists and locals.

Prince Harry visit

It was great to welcome Prince Harry to Streatham who was visiting the Streatham Youth and Community Trust and the Street Games project, keeping children fit and healthy.

Black Cultural Archives meeting

Visiting the Black Cultural Archives to meet with their leadership and discuss how to secure their future.

Friends of the Earth

Great to meet Rene from Lambeth Friends of the Earth today and delighted to support the Friends of the Earth in their campaign to crackdown on plastic pollution.

House of Commons - Windrush scandal

I voted against the government’s Brexit position in the Commons, who were defeated by 45 votes, and voted for the SNP’s amendment that would have extended Article 50 by 3 months to avoid No Deal.

Children's Services EDM

I have tabled an Early Day Motion calling on the government to reverse its cuts to children’s services which so many of my constituents rely on.

Brexit Amendment

Anna Soubry and I tabled this important amendment to the PM’s Brexit motion that would force Ministers to publish the most recent Cabinet briefing on the affects of a ‘no deal’ Brexit on business & trade.

People's Vote HQ

Thanking staff at the People’s Vote campaign for all their hard work and dedication over the last 10 months. My constituents want the people to get the final say on Brexit!

Serious Violence Taskforce

Today I attended another Serious Violence Taskforce meeting at the Home Office. I’m making sure those affected by knife crime and youth violence are heard at the top tables of government.

Streatham and Clapham Prep Interview

It was a pleasure being interviewed by Daisy for her school magazine. She was a natural with great questions!It was a pleasure being interviewed by Daisy for her school magazine. She was a natural with great questions!

School and Family Works Showcase

This morning I attended the School & Family Works Showcase, a social enterprise that delivers multi-family therapy to support children, families and schools to achieve long lasting change.

Inside Government Social Integration Conference

I was honoured to be invited to the Inside Government Social Integration conference as their keynote speaker. We need to bridge the divides in our society through integration projects and proper funding.

Sarah Wollaston announcement

Ahead of the votes in Parliament on the Brexit deal, People’s Vote supporting colleagues and I appealed to Jeremy Corbyn to back giving the public their final say over Brexit.

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