What I do

Tulse Hill

The Streatham constituency contains large parts of Tulse Hill. It is a close-knit community, exemplified by exciting community projects on the Tulse Hill Estate and work of the City Heights E-ACT Academy.

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.

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.

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.

Christ Church Primary School

Back at my old school (Christ Church Primary School) to meet the pupils and get to see some of their work.

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.

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.

UNISON's Black Members Reception

Enjoyed speaking at UNISON’s Black Members Reception in the House of Commons – great to catch up with so many friends and hear lots of support for keeping Britain in the EU.

APPG Social Integration – Launch

Today I’ve launched the new APPG on Social Integration to explore how we can build a more integrated Britain.

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