Meeting Huseyin from the New Southgate Food Centre

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What a pleasure to meet Huseyin Kaylan from the New Southgate Food Centre! Huseyin recently won the Allwyn Local Retail Champion Award to recognise his exceptional work supporting our local community.

In October, a young man was sadly a victim of a shooting near Huseyin’s shop. He acted immediately, offering first aid and support, saving the man’s life. New Southgate Food Centre was nominated by local residents and customers, with many noting his kindness and community spirit.

I am so pleased that Huseyin’s contribution to New Southgate is not going unnoticed, he is truly an asset to Southgate and Wood Green.

Congratulations Huseyin!

3rd April 2026

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Visit to PureGym Southgate

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I have good news for gymgoers in Southgate and Wood Green, PureGym Southgate has had an amazing refurbishment.

It was wonderful to meet the team, including their fantastic manager, Sereen, and have a go on the new Hyrox equipment. It was great to see all the work they are doing to support the health and wellbeing of our community.

Read more about the gym here.

Here I am chasing my PB…

Southgate Rotary Club Centenary

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Tonight, we celebrated the wonderful achievements and contributions of Southgate Rotary Club at their 100th Anniversary Dinner.

Founded in 1925, Southgate Rotary Club has dedicated years to supporting local charities, like Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice and the Ruth Winston Centre, along with working to empower the next generation through community service.

Joined by Baroness Sharon Taylor of Stevenage, it was a pleasure to congratulate this year’s joint presidents, Meena Ali and Alok Agrawal, on their hard work supporting our community.

Congratulations on your centenary, Rotary Club of Southgate, London!

27th March 2026

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School-based Nurseries are coming to Southgate and Wood Green

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Good news for parents in Southgate & Wood Green!

We have just secured investment to open a Best Start school-based nursery at Earlham Primary School and Risley Avenue Primary School, so local families can benefit from accessible, affordable, high-quality early years education.

The Government has already cut childcare costs in half and saved the average family £8,000 per child. This will deliver better life chances for children and better work chances for parents.

You can find out more at www.beststartinlife.gov.uk

20th March 2026

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Investment Supporting Global Education

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Meeting with Home Secretary

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Many constituents of Southgate and Wood Green have contacted me about changes to immigration rules.

Following this, I sat down with the Home Secretary for a constructive discussion about these issues and to raise their concerns.

Commonwealth Parliamentary Association visit Haringey

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It was my pleasure to host the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association in Haringey, and welcome such wonderful parliamentarians from across the Commonwealth to our local area.

The CPA works to promote parliamentary democracy and good governance, as well as building relationships across nations. I welcomed the CPA to Alexandra Palace, Hot Milk Café, St Michael at Bowes Primary School, and Studio 306 – just some of the amazing community spaces that Haringey has to offer.

I am always proud to show off our amazing community.