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 […]
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 […]
I had a lovely visit to St Michael at Bowes Primary School yesterday to meet the school council. We had an important discussion on bullying and the impact it has on children. It was great to hear what they like about school and their favourite lessons, and discuss a visit for the council to come […]
Today, I spoke in support of Peter Lamb MP’s Free School Meals (Automatic Registration of Eligible Children) Bill. Free school meals are a lifeline for low-income families and every child has the right to eat a nutritious meal to help them learn, achieve, & thrive at school. According to the Food Foundation, 250,000 eligible primary […]
I welcomed the Southgate and Wood Green Women’s Constituency Labour Party to Parliament to have a serious discussion about tackling violence against women and girls in today’s society as we marked International Women’s Day last week. We spoke about the resources local authorities can use to help victims of domestic abuse and the severe impact social media has on cultivating […]
I am deeply concerned about recent attacks on Alawite, Druze, Christian, Kurdish, and other minority communities in Syria. Today, I asked the Minister for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan to condemn these attacks and to outline what support the Government can give to these communities. Listen to his response here.
Sunday the 9th of March marked Covid Reflection Day, a time to remember the lives lost during the pandemic. I would like to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by our community and brave frontline workers in Southgate and Wood Green. Marking the fifth anniversary of the pandemic, I paid a visit to the Covid […]
This week, as part of the Great Daffodil Appeal, I met with nurses and volunteers from Marie Curie, along with their supporter, Larry Lamb, in Parliament. It was important to discuss palliative and end of life care, focusing on how MPs can show support to the sector, as I continue to call for increased funding […]
Yesterday, I met with Year 9 students and school councillors at Mulberry Academy Woodside. We had a productive Q&A, discussing a variety of topics. I was asked for my advice for young people, what parliament does, and to explain a typical day at work for me. It was wonderful to meet so many young people […]
As the Chair of the APPG for Global Education, it was wonderful to meet Laura Frigenti, the CEO of the Global Partnership for Education, in Parliament. We discussed the importance of quality education for improving life chances worldwide and the need for international support. I was proud to commit both mine and the APPG’s support […]