Rubbish Collection in Haringey Parks
Please read the letter below from me and my fellow Haringey MPs.
Armed Forces Day
It was an absolute privilege to mark Armed Forces Day at events in both Enfield and Haringey over the weekend. The contribution of all our armed forces personnel cannot go unnoticed, and it was a honour to remember and recognise their sacrifice.
Both events involved fantastic parades and shows of support, followed by speeches to the community. We must remain committed to ensuring that serving personnel, veterans, military families and the bereaved are treated fairly and recognised for the contribution they make.
Thank you for your courage and commitment on this and every Armed Forces Day.
Visit to Brookwater House Care Home
It was an absolute pleasure to visit Brookwater House Care Home and spend time with both residents and staff for Care Home Open Week. Care Home Open Week is an important opportunity to recognise the vital contribution of the social care sector, hear directly from those working in care, and celebrate the positive impact care homes have on residents, families, and the wider community.
During the visit, I saw firsthand the range of activities, social events, and support on offer, helping residents remain active, engaged, and connected while feeling safe and at home.
I received a very warm welcome from everyone at the home and was even pleased to join in on a birthday celebration during the visit! The dedication, compassion, and professionalism shown by the staff were clear to see, and I would like to thank them for the outstanding care they provide every day.
The RecordShop
It was fantastic to visit The Record Shop in Wood Green to meet both Mary and Aaron.
By offering free studio time to young people looking to pursue music, this local studio provides opportunity and a space to grow for talented musicians in our area.
As Chair of the APPG for Music Education, it was great to get stuck in. Here’s hoping I’ll be invited back to record an album…
Risley Avenue Breakfast Club
I visited Risley Avenue Primary School to see its new government-funded free breakfast club, which is helping to give children a positive start to the school day while supporting families with the cost of living.
The school has worked in partnership with the charity Magic Breakfast for several years to provide nutritious breakfasts and enrichment activities for pupils, creating a welcoming and supportive environment before lessons begin. Thanks to new funding through the Best Start free breakfast clubs programme, the club is now available free of charge to all families, helping to remove barriers to access and reduce stigma.
At the drop off, I met Idris, a working parent who previously couldn’t afford the cost of the club. He told me that, now, he can get to work on time and see his kids happy, energised, and enjoying a positive start to the day.
It was fantastic to see how the Risley Avenue Primary School community continues to place community support and children’s wellbeing at the heart of its work, providing not just education, but a wider network of care for local families.
Celebrating North Middlesex Uni Hospital
This post is dedicated to the wonderful NHS team at North Middlesex University Hospital and all their hard work.
To celebrate International Nurses Day, I visited the North Mid to meet some of their fantastic nursing team on an inpatient ward and in the A&E department.
It was lovely to see the kindness, compassion, and care they gave to patients, as well as the organisation and planning that goes into running a hospital smoothly.
Thank you to each and every incredible nurse across Southgate & Wood Green.
Southgate Celebrates Festival
Let’s celebrate Southgate!
It was wonderful to join Southgate District Civic Voice at their celebratory festival in Southgate’s Pocket Park.
This fantastic community event brought residents together through art, culture, and creativity and offered free workshops for all ages. It was wonderful to see so many people from across the community coming together to celebrate local talent and enjoy such a vibrant and welcoming event. Initiatives like this play a vital role in strengthening community spirit and supporting Southgate’s cultural life.
Well done Southgate District Civic Voice!
New Towns Draft Programme Consultation
Please read my contribution to the New Towns Draft Programme Consultation.
SEND Roundtable
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 forward to following up on your concerns with the Department for Education. Your voices must be heard.
If you have SEND experience, please contribute to the consultation before it closes on the 18th of May: https://consult.education.gov.uk/…/send-reform-putting…/
