It was fantastic to visit The Record Shop in Wood Green to meet both Mary and Aaron.
By offering free studio time to young people looking to pursue music, this local studio provides opportunity and a space to grow for talented musicians in our area.
As Chair of the APPG for Music Education, it was great to get stuck in. Here’s hoping I’ll be invited back to record an album…
Please read the below letter I have sent to the Government on the impact assessment for the UK-US pharmaceutical deal.
I visited Risley Avenue Primary School to see its new government-funded free breakfast club, which is helping to give children a positive start to the school day while supporting families with the cost of living.
The school has worked in partnership with the charity Magic Breakfast for several years to provide nutritious breakfasts and enrichment activities for pupils, creating a welcoming and supportive environment before lessons begin. Thanks to new funding through the Best Start free breakfast clubs programme, the club is now available free of charge to all families, helping to remove barriers to access and reduce stigma.
At the drop off, I met Idris, a working parent who previously couldn’t afford the cost of the club. He told me that, now, he can get to work on time and see his kids happy, energised, and enjoying a positive start to the day.
It was fantastic to see how the Risley Avenue Primary School community continues to place community support and children’s wellbeing at the heart of its work, providing not just education, but a wider network of care for local families.
We have now received a response to our petition, which you can read below.
I will be continuing to push the Government on this and call for the meaningful change residents of Southgate and Wood Green deserve.
This post is dedicated to the wonderful NHS team at North Middlesex University Hospital and all their hard work.
To celebrate International Nurses Day, I visited the North Mid to meet some of their fantastic nursing team on an inpatient ward and in the A&E department.
It was lovely to see the kindness, compassion, and care they gave to patients, as well as the organisation and planning that goes into running a hospital smoothly.
Thank you to each and every incredible nurse across Southgate & Wood Green.
Let’s celebrate Southgate!
It was wonderful to join Southgate District Civic Voice at their celebratory festival in Southgate’s Pocket Park.
This fantastic community event brought residents together through art, culture, and creativity and offered free workshops for all ages. It was wonderful to see so many people from across the community coming together to celebrate local talent and enjoy such a vibrant and welcoming event. Initiatives like this play a vital role in strengthening community spirit and supporting Southgate’s cultural life.
Well done Southgate District Civic Voice!
Please read my contribution to the New Towns Draft Programme Consultation.