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.

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.

House of Commons - Electoral Commission investigation into Vote Leave

I asked an Urgent Question about the Electoral Commission investigation into Vote Leave. Its findings are shocking and calls into question the legitimacy of the entire Brexit process.

Kings College Hospital

A pleasure to talk to the Kings College Hospital BAME Network this morning. Very humbling to speak to a group of people who save lives everyday.

House of Commons - Hard border on the island of Ireland after Brexit

In the House of Commons I asked Government Ministers what the solution is to avoiding a hard border on the island of Ireland after Brexit. This issue has still not been settled.

House of Commons - Services sector risks being left out and left behind by this Government

In the Commons I warned that our services sector risks being left out and left behind by this Government because of reduce access to EU markets.

London Pride

Our diversity is our strength and we should celebrate this today and every day. I’m proud to support our LGBT community and want to wish everyone a very happy Pride.

Gracefield Gardens Health Centre

Celebrating the NHS’ 70 birthday at Gracefield Gardens Health Centre in Streatham. The NHS represents the best of Britain and needs a long term, sustainable plan to fund it well into the future.

My Life My Say Brexit Cafe

Fantastic turnout at the My Life My Say Democracy Cafe today. Young people’s voices must be heard in the Brexit process – they will have to live with the consequences far longer than any other group.

EDM - 1493 Defining Antisemitism

I’ve added my name to this important Early Day Motion (EDM) which calls on all public institutions to fully adopt and implement the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism.

Knife crime public meeting

I spoke at Streatham Action’s public meeting on the challenges of knife crime and youth violence. Good to see the community coming together to discuss what we can all do to end this waste of young lives.

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