Meeting Amar, Vandana, and Aarav

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I was recently contacted by my constituent, Amar, about his nephew Aarav who was struggling with a student visa application.

I was pleased to write King’s College London on Aarav’s behalf, explaining Aarav’ difficult decision and difficulty obtaining his visa. The university extended their deadline and Aarav received his visa in time to begin his degree here in London.

To celebrate Aarav starting his corporate finance course, I welcomed him and his family to join me for a private tour of Parliament. It was great to meet my constituents personally and hear how Aarav is enjoying his studies.

If you need help with a similar issue, please email me at bambos.charalambous.mp@parliament.uk

Event at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

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On Saturday 15th November, there will be a boxing event at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

This event is likely to impact Haringey residents, so please stay up to date with the latest information provided by Haringey Council.

You can find this here.

Tax on Private Jets

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I have written to the Chancellor to call for increased taxes on private jets to fund our public services.

Read the letter here:

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Remembrance Weekend

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Over the weekend, I have attended various different events to pay tribute to the bravery of those who fought for our freedom.

On Sunday, I had the honour of laying wreaths at the war memorials in both Enfield and Wood Green to commemorate those who have fallen.

In Parliament, I planted a cross in the House of Commons Gardens of Remembrance on behalf of all my constituents, before attending a Remembrance Service in Broomfield Park today. I laid a wreath in the Garden of Remembrance and heard wonderful wartime music and poetry from local schools.

It has been a privilege to honour those who have served, continue to serve, and have fallen.

Lest we forget.

Crime Walkabout

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Following concern from many constituents, I recently wrote to the Council and the Borough Commander about community safety in Enfield.

Last Friday, I organised for the Leader of Enfield Council, Cllr Ergin Erbil, and Cllr Doug Taylor to join me on a walkabout of Palmers Green with the police.

We spoke to local residents about their concerns and looked at what preventative measures can be put in place to deter drug-dealing, ASB, shoplifting, and fly-tipping.

If you are concerned about crime locally, please contact me at bambos.charalambous.mp@parliament.uk ✉

Watch here.

Digital ID

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I have written to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology expressing my constituents’ concerns about digital ID.

Please read the letter below.

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Official Development Assistance Debate

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Today, I spoke in Edward Morello MP’s debate titled ‘Planned reductions in Official Development Assistance on international development.’ As the Chair of the APPG for Global Education, I will continue to champion the transformative power of ODA for the education of children worldwide.

We must continue to fund the life-changing work carried out by the Global Partnership for Education and Education Cannot Wait, along with many more fantastic organisations.

I look forward to seeing the Government restore spending 0.7% of GNI on ODA as soon as the economy allows.

We cannot overlook the power of education. Listen to my speech below.

If you would like to learn more about the APPG for Global Education, you can do so here.

Read the full debate here.

Enfield and the Barnet’s United Nations Association

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As part of UN80 celebrations, it was great to attend the unveiling of the newly restored birdbath in Broomfield Park’s Garden of Remembrance.

The Enfield and the Barnet’s United Nations Association have worked hard to restore the birdbath, first given to the park by the League of Nations!

RoadPeace Event

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It was a pleasure to catch up with my constituent, Abi, in Parliament today with RoadPeace.

Since her fiancé, Mithun, was tragically killed in a road crash last year, Abi has been tirelessly campaigning for improved road safety on The Roundway and in Southgate and Wood Green.

I am proud to support the fantastic work that Abi has been doing, and it is an honour to be featured in RoadPeace’s new guide for MPs on helping constituents after road death or serious injury.

Well done Abi.

Teachers in Emergencies

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To mark World Teachers Day 2025, it was a pleasure to chair a roundtable on Teachers in Emergencies organised by the National Education Union and the APPG on Global Education, with powerful voice from Palestine and Ukraine.

It was great to hear from Saed Erziqat from the General Union of Palestinian Teachers, along with Olga Chabaniuk and Kateryna Maliuta from the Trade Union of Education and Science Workers of Ukraine.

We must ensure the protection of teachers in conflict zones and continue to champion the vital role UK aid plays in global education.

You can read more about the APPG’s work here: Home – APPG