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APPG Social Integration - Apples and Honey Nursery

As Chair of the APPG on Social Integration, I visited Apples and Honey Nursery – a Jewish intergenerational nursery – to take part in their Shabbat ceremony and learn about their work bringing different generations together.

Fenstanton Primary School

A pleasure talking to the inspiring school council at Fenstanton Primary School and to answer some questions. It’s great to see young people so engaged in their community.

EDM - 1629 Publication of parental leave and pay policies

Shockingly 54,000 women lose their jobs each year because of pregnancy and maternity discrimination. I’ve added my name to this Early Day Motion (EDM) that calls on the Government to bring forward legislation to address this issue.

High Trees Community Development Trust

It was an absolute pleasure to catch up with Margaret and the High Trees Community Development Trust team – they’re doing great work in our community.

APPG Social Integration - West Midlands visits

As Chair of the APPG on Social Integration I visited the Three Trees Community Centre and the Rainbow Bridge project in the West Midlands to talk about how we can bring different communities together.

Breast Cancer

I’m channelling Bootsy Collins in support of Breast Cancer Now who are raising money to fund lifesaving research. Make sure you take a moment to check out their work.

House of Commons - No majority for crashing out of the EU

In the House of Commons today I told the Government that it is absolutely clear that there is no majority for recklessly crashing out of the EU with no deal.

How do we end youth violence and why have politicians failed to get a grip on it?

This evening I gave a speech in Brixton about how we must make ending serious youth violence a national mission.

APPG Social Integration - South London visits

With the APPG on Social Integration visiting the intergenerational arts club at Rachel McMillan Nursery School, where they are breaking down the barriers using art, writing, and music.

House of Commons - Electoral Commission investigation into Vote Leave

I asked an Urgent Question about the Electoral Commission investigation into Vote Leave. Its findings are shocking and calls into question the legitimacy of the entire Brexit process.

Kings College Hospital

A pleasure to talk to the Kings College Hospital BAME Network this morning. Very humbling to speak to a group of people who save lives everyday.

House of Commons - Hard border on the island of Ireland after Brexit

In the House of Commons I asked Government Ministers what the solution is to avoiding a hard border on the island of Ireland after Brexit. This issue has still not been settled.

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