I visited Kings Avenue Primary School to talk to the pupils about my job as an MP, Brexit, and the effect youth violence has on young people like them.
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.
I spoke at the Pink News Pride reception commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall and called for marriage equality to be extended to Northern Ireland.
I attended PMQs wearing the Pride in London badge ahead of the London Pride march on Saturday to stand for more action of LGBT+ equality
Chancellor Philip Hammond confirmed to me that there would be no fiscal headroom for big tax giveaways or other promises by Tory leadership contenders, and said that a No Deal Brexit would cost £90billion.
I signed Early Day Motion 2522, calling for the government to commit further investment in the growth of women’s centres in the criminal justice system.
Finally had the chance to enjoy lunch at Bunk Burgers on Streatham High Road and meet the staff. Local businesses are what makes our community so vibrant.
Thank you to the team at Streatham Hill Sexual Health Clinic for the tour and discussion about the challenges facing the NHS and unique challenges facing sexual health services.
I stopped to talk to Yelden about the local economy and business in Streatham in ODAK Computing and Printing in Streatham Hill. A great local business active in the BID and at the heart of our community!
I visited Holy Trinity Primary school to talk to the school council about issues such as youth violence and inequality. Violence is having an impact on kids of all ages in our community.
I signed EDM 2521 condemning the Iranian government for continuing to hold Ms Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe in arbitrary detention, and expressing solidarity with the family as they continue their hunger strike.
I met with Claudine Adeyemi, founder of Career Ear, an app which connects young people with professionals to ask career-related questions.
I visited Blackbird Bakery during Streatham Food Festival to talk all things food and business with staff and try for myself some of the fantastic local food available on Streatham High Road.
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