FCDO Questions
Today, I asked the Government what steps were being taken to prevent future attacks on Alawite, Druze, and Christian minority communities in Syria. Listen below:
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Earlham Primary School Free Breakfast Club
I had the immense pleasure of visiting Earlham Primary School in Wood Green today to talk to parents and teachers and take a tour of their brand new breakfast club. As more evidence of the Government’s Plan for Change, Earlham Primary has been chosen as one of the first to offer free, daily breakfast […]
Haringey Civic Centre Groundbreaking Ceremony
Yesterday, I attended the groundbreaking ceremony of Haringey Civic Centre’s restoration. Marking the redevelopment of the civic centre is an exciting step towards improving the sustainability of Haringey Council’s offices and access to residents and visitors to ready the building for the future. The redevelopment will ensure the Civic Centre reopens with a larger footprint […]
Visit to My Dental Care
It was great to visit My Dental Care in Bounds Green on Friday to meet dentist Mark Marcou to discuss issues accessing NHS dentistry in Southgate and Wood Green and challenges facing NHS practice owners. I am pleased that the Government is committed to saving NHS dentistry and ensuring everyone who needs access, can get […]
Aaron Gayle Court Opening
It was wonderful to open Aaron Gayle Court in Wood Green today with Joanne McCartney AM, Leader Cllr Peray Ahmet, Deputy Leader Cllr Sarah Williams, and the Deputy Mayor for Housing Tom Copley. With 23 new homes for Haringey, Aaron Gayle is part of Haringey Council’s programme to deliver 3000 new council homes by 2031. […]
Justice Questions
Today, during Justice Questions, I asked the Minister for Courts what attention the Government had to offer the state of the court estate, as many courts are not operating due to ongoing repairs. This question follows a visit from the Minister for Sentencing to Wood Green Crown Court in December, on which I was pleased […]
Visit to Five Oaks Care Home
It was wonderful to visit the staff and residents of Five Oaks Care Home today in Cockfosters. Thank you to everyone for all your hard work in making the care home run so smoothly and for the wonderful spread!
Transport Questions
I asked the Minister for the Future of Roads, Lillian Greenwood, what steps the Government were taking to protect two-wheeling couriers in the gig economy. These riders are at a higher risk of road danger than the average rider, due to time pressures from employers. You can listen to her response here:
Meeting with Valproate Victims UK
Today, I met with my constituent Susan Cole from Valproate Victims UK, and many other dedicated campaigners, amid her 20 year fight for justice for valproate victims like her and her daughter. In a debate secured by Sharon Hodgson MP, I called on the Government to offer interim payments and speed up compensation for those […]
Local Government Finances in London Debate
Today, I spoke up for our local Enfield and Haringey Councils in the Local Government Finances in London Westminster Hall debate. Enfield and Haringey deserve the right funding to provide good services for residents, and both councils have seen severe declines in their funding since 2010. Damping council funds is wrong – the inner-outer London […]