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.

Small Business Saturday

Great to visit the Small Business Saturday HQ and catch-up with the team. Make sure you get involved with Small Business Saturday on 3rd December and support the amazing local small businesses in our community.

Ritzy Living Wage campaign

Really pleased to be supporting the Ritzy Living Wage campaign – my view is if you can afford it pay it! Today I met with a group of employees to talk about their campaign and how I can continue to support them.

The Streatham Brewing Company

Did you know we have a brewing company right here in Streatham? Why not support the Streatham Brewing Company this Small Business Saturday by buying a few bottles?

Leigham Court Estate

On the Leigham Court Estate with local councillors to discuss the issues affecting residents.

Black Lives Matter

Great to meet DeRay Mckesson to talk about Black Lives Matter and the different challenges facing the black community in the US and here in the UK.

Fizz DJ Music Store

Visited the Fizz DJ Music Store in Streatham this morning and got back on the decks after a very long absence.

St Margaret the Queen

Visiting St Margaret the Queen Church to look at their regeneration plans which will create a community hub for charities, social enterprises and businesses, and a small housing development.

Spires

At Spires to learn more about the essential work they do – including their Streetlink service which works with women and transgender sex workers.

House of Commons - NHS Funding

I led a debate on the funding of the NHS following our withdrawal from the EU. Leave campaigners must be held to account for their key campaign pledge to put £350m extra per week into the health service.

APPG Social Integration - London Is Open conference

It was an honour to speak about my work as Chair of the APPG on Social Integration at the Mayor of London’s conference on social integration.

Remembrance Sunday

At the Remembrance Sunday service in Streatham this morning we remembered all those who fought and lost their lives for our country.

Batch and Co

Learning how to make a proper espresso at Batch & Co – one of the many brilliant local business on Streatham High Road.

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