Recognition of Palestine
Please see below the letter I have signed to the Prime Minister calling for the recognition of a Palestinian state.
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Health and Social Care Questions
This week, I asked the Minister for Public Health and Prevention if targets for cancer diagnosis, referral, and treatment will be prioritised in the National Cancer Plan. Listen to her response below, or read her response here.
Foreign Secretary’s Statement on Gaza
I am horrified at the famine-like conditions in Gaza. Last night, I asked the Foreign Secretary what steps he is taking to ensure that United Nations NGOs can deliver the aid that Gazans so desperately need. Listen below. Read my question and the Foreign Secretary’s answer here.
Education Questions
Today, I asked the Secretary of State for Education if the Government were going to extra efforts to improve teacher retention and recruitment at schools with a high proportion of disadvantaged students. Listen to her response here.
ASDA Southgate in Parliament
It was wonderful to celebrate 60 years of ASDA in the UK and meet Sejal and Washington from the Southgate Circus store in Parliament. It was great to discuss ASDA’s community action in Southgate and Wood Green, their partnership with Parentkind, and celebrate the whopping £5,015 raised and donated to local schools. ASDA were joined by many […]
Southgate Children’s Literature Festival
This weekend, it was wonderful to be at the Southgate Children’s Literature Festival at St Andrew’s Church and the Halo Theatre, and have the privilege of saying a few words. It was great to meet so many children’s books authors and to see a buzz about the local area for such an important cause. Well […]
Chapmans Green Summer Fair
Over the weekend, I enjoyed a wonderful, sunny day at the Chapmans Green Summer Fair. The event was full of great food and craft stalls, live music and lots of activities for the kids. Well done to everyone involved for organising such a successful community event!
Future of Music Education Debate
As co-chair of the APPG for Music Education, it was great to secure a debate on the Future of Music Education. There has been a steady decline in music teachers, music hubs are being stretched thin, and music education funding is at a standstill. With more direction and leadership from the Government, we can ensure […]
Mulberry Academy Woodside in Parliament
It was wonderful to meet talented students from Mulberry Academy Woodside today in Parliament, as they take part in the final of the Solutions for the Planet Big Ideas Competition. It was great to see the students representing Southgate and Wood Green on a national level and presenting their big idea, Ship Valley: transforming unused […]
Visit to Minchenden Lodge
It was great to visit Minchenden Lodge Care Home over the weekend for afternoon tea with residents, their families and staff. It was wonderful to hear their stories and to spend time with them. Well done to Vijay, Minette, Kimisha and all the staff on organising such a great afternoon!