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.

House of Commons - EU Council Statement

Following her statement on the EU Council meeting, I told the Prime Minister that Vote Leave politicians in Government will be held to account for the overblown promises they made in the referendum campaign.

Britain Stronger IN Europe campaigning

Outside Streatham Station with the Britain Stronger IN Europe team urging commuters to vote for Britain to remain in the EU.

Spires

I’m extremely proud to serve as a Patron of Spires, a charity which works with some of the most vulnerable in our community.

Drop the knife public meeting

I spoke at the Crimestoppers public meeting on knife crime and youth violence – we discussed how we can start to tackle serious youth violence including a return to neighbourhood policing.

Brixton Bus Garage

Meeting Arriva at Brixton Bus Garage to discuss how to make the junction between Brixton Bus Garage and the A23 safer.

Labour IN for Britain phonebank

At the packed Labour IN for Britain phonebank to speak to campaign for Britain to remain a member of the European Union.

APPG Social Integration - Evidence Session

I chaired the first public evidence session of the APPG on Social Integration. We discussed if the UK has become more or less segregated since the Cantle Report in 2001.

House of Commons - Gangs and Serious Youth Violence

The last month has seen 11 stabbings in Lambeth involving young people. I called on the Government to agree to an independent cross-party commission to look into the causes of youth violence.

High Trees Community Development Trust

I’m extremely proud to serve as a patron of the High Trees Community Development Trust and it was wonderful to welcome them to Parliament and host their annual reception this evening.

Labour IN for Britain phonebank

Calling residents to talk about why I think that Britain is stronger, safer and better off as a member of the European Union.

Turnstyle Records

Checking out the latest records on sale at Turnstyle Records on Streatham High Road – make sure that you go out and support this and the many other amazing local small businesses here in Streatham.

Stronger IN campaigning

Today I joined activists from across London to campaign to keep Britain in the European Union which will protect the jobs, rights and opportunities for people in Streatham and across the UK.

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