Cyprus Statement
Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, please read my statement on the situation in Cyprus.
London Jewish Forum
This week, I invited the London Jewish Forum and local Jewish leaders from our constituency to join a roundtable in Parliament. It was an opportunity to discuss the deeply concerning rise in antisemitism and how this is impacting the community.
I was grateful to hear their perspective and experiences, and to learn what more I can do to support Southgate and Wood Green’s Jewish community. I will be raising all of their concerns with the police, particularly around safety outside schools.
I stand in solidarity with our local Jewish communities and believe that hope, resilience and unity will always be stronger than hate and fear.
New Southgate Coffee Morning
This week, I hosted a coffee morning for residents in New Southgate, to discuss their concerns about crime and antisocial behaviour in the local area. We were joined by the police and local councillors.
It was a lovely opportunity to connect with constituents of Southgate and Wood Green and have a real conversation about the issues they care about. These included:
-repeated parking on double yellow lines
-suspected money laundering
-overflowing public bins
In response to the issues raised at the meeting, I have contacted the relevant public bodies and look forward to updating my constituents on the action taken.
If you live in the New Southgate area and want to raise any similar issues, please email me at bambos.charalambous.mp@parliament.uk.
Cyprus APPG Briefing
In response to the situation in the Middle East, Stephen Doughty MP, the Minister for Europe, sat down with members of the APPG for Cyprus today to brief us on the Government’s action on Cyprus and the UK’s Sovereign Bases.
In response to the situation in the Middle East, Stephen Doughty MP, the Minister for Europe, sat down with members of the APPG for Cyprus today to brief us on the Government’s action on Cyprus and the UK’s Sovereign Bases.
I was grateful for the opportunity to discuss the cooperation and coordination of the UK with the Republic of Cyprus in keeping Cyprus, active British personnel, their families and British nationals safe. I was also pleased to receive confirmation that RAF Akrotiri is not being used for any defensive action and the US is not operating from Akrotiri.
I would like to offer reassurance to my constituents that the Government has taken all necessary measures to protect the security of Cyprus.
Advice for constituents stranded in the Middle East
The FCDO is providing support to British nationals in the Middle East.
Please register your presence in the region at http://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/ or call the advice line on +44 (0)20 7008 5000.
Please follow FCDO travel advice: Foreign Office travel advice updates – GOV.UK
Road Safety on The Roundway
I first met my constituent, Abi, in 2024 after her fiancé, Mithun, was tragically killed in a crash on The Roundway. Since then, Abi has been tirelessly campaigning for improved road safety in Haringey.
I joined Abi in her calls for improved safety on our streets in Southgate and Wood Green, and continued to raise this with TfL and Haringey Council to push for change. Abi took this on herself, working with RoadPeace to further her campaign around the language used to discuss collisions. Abi even featured in RoadPeace’s guide for supporting constituents following car crashes.
By continously lobbying TfL and the Council, and even asking the very first question at the Mayor of London’s Question Time, Abi achieved real change in Mithun’s memory and made The Roundway safer for residents, pedestrians, and families. At the end of last year, Haringey Council announced 10 speed limit changes across the borough, including The Roundway.
This month, we met to mark the 20mph speed limit change here on The Roundway – a direct result of Abi’s campaigning. We also discussed further measures that could be taken to improve road safety in our local area, and I will continue to support these efforts.
How she has channelled her grief into action is nothing short of admirable. Well done, Abi.
New Knife Crime Prevention Plan
Are you concerned about knife crime? Me too.
Watch the video below to find out more about the Government’s new plan to stop re-offending and offer children the foundations to walk away from crime for good.
Letter to Foreign Secretary on Kurds in Syria
Please read my letter to the Foreign Secretary below.
Social Media Ban
Please see below the letter I have signed calling for urgent action to raise the minimum age for access to social media platforms.