Today, I visited the Zambian High Commission, to speak to members of the African Union Heads of Mission about my Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Private Member’s Bill. The discussion provided a good opportunity to get together with civil society groups and High Commissioners, and work together on bringing the Bill to the forefront of debate on international […]
It was great to meet with Maysa Jalbout, the new Director of Education Cannot Wait, the UN’s global fund for education in emergencies, to discuss the UK’s ongoing commitment to children whose education has been disrupted by conflict, displacement, and climate disasters. The UK is a founding donor of ECW and has committed £80 million over the […]
Recently, I wrote to the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury calling for a review of the UK’s position on the UN Tax Convention. The UN tax convention is an opportunity for a fair and democratic global tax system, which could raise billions in revenue and reinstate its role and responsibility as a global leader in tackling international tax abuse. With current […]
Enfield Dispatch have reported on our petition and its presentation to Parliament. Read the article here: Local MP calls for action over high street shops operating as ‘fronts’ for illegal activity – Enfield Dispatch
The Use of Shops for Illegal Activities petition has now been presented to Parliament! Many constituents have contacted me concerned that our local authorities have limited powers to tackle illegal activity and that efforts to do so are not always coordinated with local police. Keep following this page for the next update.
Today, I hosted a roundtable in Parliament to hear from the real experts on SEND: parents and teachers. Wonderful to be joined by the Minister for School Standards, Georgia Gould MP, who listened directly to headteachers and parents from Southgate and Wood Green on proposed reforms. Thank you to everyone who attended and I look […]
I alongside other cross-party MPs and peers have urged the UK government to act on deforestation in an open letter to the Secretary of State for Business & Trade, and to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Our open letter calls for long-overdue regulations to end UK imports linked to illegal […]