Johnson denies help to Southwark families
When questioned in a live broadcast, Boris Johnson said he’d “see what we can do…
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School Holiday Hunger
England footballer Marcus Rashford has written a strong appeal for a more empathetic Government approach…
Pragmatic women are winning while the populist men are losing in the global fight against coronavirus
As Jacinda Ardern lifts coronavirus restrictions in New Zealand, it’s clear that Boris Johnson and…
Ministers claim millions have been helped by Universal Credit — but the reality of this crisis is very different
As coronavirus hardship sets in, the ever-rising growth in debt, poverty, and help from food…
Bringing UK Citizens Home
The Government was slow to act in bringing people stranded aboard back home. I first…
London Bridge – Three years on
Three years ago today cowards brought hate to our community in the terror attack at…
90-minute-long queue to vote to end virtual voting
This was scene from yesterday’s vote in the Commons. I can’t help constituents or scrutinise…
In My View May 2020
Rough Sleeping
I have been calling for the Government to ensure rough sleepers rehoused during the pandemic…
Dominic Cummings
I’ve been contacted by almost 200 people in the last two days appalled by Dominic…
Work & Pensions Select Committee 20th May 2020
Strong agreement from business and workforce reps at today’s Work & Pensions Select Committee. DWP…
Serving as your MP for five years
JustGiving taking Gift Aid contributions
Donations to help the NHS frontline tackle the virus were not intended for JustGiving’s bank…
Supporting local authorities through the COVID-19 pandemic
Southwark Council has been fantastic in its response to the pandemic. It has acted swiftly…
Work and Pensions Select Committee
The Government is trying to shove people back to work before workplaces are safe even…
Extending help to more businesses
I’m very pleased the Government has accepted my call to extend help to more businesses…
Work and Pensions Select Committee
Foodbanks don’t get a penny from Government so please keep donating items, money if you…
Campaign Win – A Safe Home
On Saturday the Government announced it would be accepting an amendment I tabled last week…
Domestic Abuse Bill Speech
My contribution in the Commons during the second reading of the Domestic Abuse Bill, asking…
Work and Pensions Select Committee
The first ever Work & Pensions Select Committee using video link ran smoothly this morning…
Letter to the Government as co-chair of the Parliamentary Group on Ending Homelessness
Today I wrote to the Government as co-chair of the Parliamentary Group on Ending Homelessness.…
A busy 4-day week
Just a quick update in this confused period. I and my team have shifted to…
Foodbank support from Barrie Knight
Amazing to collect all this from Morrisons. A massive thank you to Barrie Knight for…
Support for Borough Market
Despite some support from the Government for businesses, there are some who through unusual and…
Office Closed
As precaution to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus, my office will be closed to…