What I do

Streatham

Streatham is where I grew up, and is a vibrant, diverse, and growing community. It is tied together by Streatham High Road, an important business hub and Europe’s longest High Street. Streatham has benefited from its diversity with a growing cultural scene including film, food, and arts festivals supported by the inStreatham business improvement district.

Refugee crisis

Speaking with local religious leaders about the ongoing global refugee crisis and what we can do locally to help support those in need.

Streatham & Clapham High School

Meeting students from Streatham & Clapham High School to discuss International Women’s Day and women’s rights.

Budget

Looking at the figures behind the soundbites of this year’s Budget to see how the people of Streatham and working people across the UK will really be hit.

EDM - 1000 Cineworld Cinemas and the Living Wage

Following concerns about the treatment of staff by Cineworld Cinemas I have added my name to this Early Day Motion (EDM) calling on them to pay all staff the Living Wage.

UK Youth Parliament and electoral reform

Really interesting listening to Members of the UK Youth Parliament talk about their views on our current voting system and how we can reform it to ensure that all votes count equally.

Pendennis Road and Sunnyhill Road

Talking to the Assistant Director of L&Q Homes, to discuss the new refurbishments that had taken place in their properties on Pendennis Road and Sunnyhill Road.

JAGS Foundation

This month marks 10 years since the murder of James Andre Smartt-Ford at Streatham ice rink. The JAGS Foundation are working hard to stop youth violence – check out their website to learn about their work.

APPG Social Integration - Dagenham visit

Fantastic joining Jon Cruddas MP and councillors to talk about immigration with local residents for the APPG on Social Integration’s inquiry.

Westminster Hall - Blacklisting in the construction industry

I led a Westminster Hall debate on the insidious practice of blacklisting which has brought shame on our construction industry. I called on the Government to hold a full public inquiry into this issue.

House of Commons - Amendment to Article 50 Bill

Putting my amendment to the Article 50 Bill which calls on the Prime Minister to honour the pledge made by Vote Leave campaigners – including Cabinet ministers – to give our NHS an extra £350m per week.

Crystal Palace FC Foundation

It was great to visit the Crystal Palace FC Foundation yesterday to see all the work they do and the future community outreach projects they have planned.

House of Commons - Article 50 Bill

Today the Government published their Article 50 Bill. I’m working with colleagues to ensure that the voice of the people is heard so that we get a deal that works for everyone.

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