It was wonderful to have so many mums and babies in the office today! 05 Nov 2021 It was wonderful to have so many mums and babies in the office today! ‘Chatty…
Today, Parliament saw Tory sleaze in full flow once again 03 Nov 2021 Today, Parliament saw Tory sleaze in full flow once again when the Government tried to…
I questioned Google’s Head of Policy about the need to take down dangerous content 02 Nov 2021 It’s been another busy day in Parliament, with a Bill Committee this morning followed by…
Over the weekend I appeared on Times Radio as part of their ‘Political Frenemies’ 01 Nov 2021 Over the weekend I appeared on Times Radio as part of their ‘Political Frenemies’ segment.…
The Nationality and Borders Bill risks criminalising much-loved charities like the Royal National Lifeboat Institution 28 Oct 2021 The Nationality and Borders Bill risks criminalising much-loved charities like the Royal National Lifeboat Institution…
Nationality and Borders Bill 28 Oct 2021 During a committee session scrutinising the Nationality & Borders Bill, it was laughable to be…
My Budget Priorities 27 Oct 2021 Ahead of today’s Budget there are a number of measures the Chancellor should be taking…
The Government’s Nationality & Borders Bill risks criminalising historic charities like the Royal National Lifeboat Institution 26 Oct 2021 The Government’s Nationality & Borders Bill risks criminalising historic charities like the Royal National Lifeboat…
The Nationality & Borders Bill is the worst piece of legislation I have ever seen 26 Oct 2021 The Nationality & Borders Bill is the worst piece of legislation I have ever seen.…
Relatives of people in Southwark are still trapped in Afghanistan 25 Oct 2021 Relatives of people in Southwark are still trapped in Afghanistan, two months after it fell…
Funding from the Government in the future is no good when we have children sat in hostels now 21 Oct 2021 I am extremely proud to serve a community where we have headteachers, like Jessica at…
Ministers need to deliver on their promises to protect all leaseholders 21 Oct 2021 The Government should end delays and resolve the horrific situation leaseholders have been put in…
Scrutiny of the Nationality and Borders Bill 20 Oct 2021 During the committee scrutiny of the Nationality and Borders Bill, I spoke about how the…
Last week I went to Qatar to meet our representatives there and to meet the Qatari Foreign Minister 19 Oct 2021 Many constituents have been seeking my help following the UK’s humiliating evacuation from Afghanistan which…
Saddened to hear former Southwark Mayor Bill Skelly has passed away 19 Oct 2021 Saddened to hear former Southwark Mayor Bill Skelly has passed away. A geordie gent who…
Deeply saddened and shocked by the awful news today 15 Oct 2021 Deeply saddened and shocked by the awful news today. My thoughts & prayers are with…
Great to hold an extra ‘gazebo surgery’ in #SE1 13 Oct 2021 Great to hold an extra ‘gazebo surgery’ in #SE1 on Friday morning and it was…
World Arthritis Day 12 Oct 2021 Today is World Arthritis Day – a day to raise awareness across the world of…
Building Fire Safety in Southwark 11 Oct 2021 No one in Oyster Court #Walworth #SE17 or any other leaseholder should be paying for…
West Lane War Memorial Centenary 09 Oct 2021 It was hugely moving to speak and lay a wreath today at the rededication of…
Young Marketeers’ Harvest Sale 07 Oct 2021 It was great to once again visit the ‘Young Marketeers’ Harvest Sale at Borough Market…
Universal Credit Cut 06 Oct 2021 From today 17,500 people in our community are going to lose £1,040 a year, including…
Two months ago I wrote to the Government, warning them that businesses had been telling me that the lorry driver shortages were starting to affect them 05 Oct 2021 Two months ago I wrote to the Government, warning them that businesses had been telling…
Love North Southwark Food Pantry 01 Oct 2021 It was great to visit the ‘Love North Southwark‘ food pantry this morning. Kathy Heather…