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Budget

Looking at the figures behind the soundbites of this year’s Budget to see how the people of Streatham and working people across the UK will really be hit.

Clapham Park Estate

With local councillors to meet Metropolitan Housing Trust to discuss the regeneration plans of the Clapham Park Estate. It is a fantastic opportunity but concerns from local residents must be heard.

La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

Inspiring to meet and chat with the La Retraite School’s journalism club today. They thought that it was hilarious I got my first mobile at the age of 19!

EDM - 1000 Cineworld Cinemas and the Living Wage

Following concerns about the treatment of staff by Cineworld Cinemas I have added my name to this Early Day Motion (EDM) calling on them to pay all staff the Living Wage.

UK Youth Parliament and electoral reform

Really interesting listening to Members of the UK Youth Parliament talk about their views on our current voting system and how we can reform it to ensure that all votes count equally.

Pendennis Road and Sunnyhill Road

Talking to the Assistant Director of L&Q Homes, to discuss the new refurbishments that had taken place in their properties on Pendennis Road and Sunnyhill Road.

Brixton Soup Kitchen

I popped by Brixton Soup Kitchen to say hi to the team and highlight the awesome work they are doing to help those who don’t have the means to afford to eat.

Big Kid Foundation

Really enjoyed talking to some of the Big Kid Foundation crew at the Black Cultural Archives this morning. They are a very important charity empowering our young people to fulfil their potential.

Black Cultural Archives

Great to have the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall visit and recognise the work of the Black Cultural Archives.

JAGS Foundation

This month marks 10 years since the murder of James Andre Smartt-Ford at Streatham ice rink. The JAGS Foundation are working hard to stop youth violence – check out their website to learn about their work.

APPG Social Integration - Dagenham visit

Fantastic joining Jon Cruddas MP and councillors to talk about immigration with local residents for the APPG on Social Integration’s inquiry.

Westminster Hall - Blacklisting in the construction industry

I led a Westminster Hall debate on the insidious practice of blacklisting which has brought shame on our construction industry. I called on the Government to hold a full public inquiry into this issue.

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