North Enfield Foodbank
It was wonderful to meet volunteers Cassandra, Catherine, and Kerry last week at North Enfield Foodbank and see their hard work supporting the local community in action.
It is deeply concerning that demand for foodbanks is so high, with 60 households visiting a day on average.
Things must change, and I am pleased the Government’s Plan For Change is working to tackle this.
Visit to North Middlesex University Hospital
It was wonderful to visit North Middlesex University Hospital on the 8th of August and meet the fantastic staff working hard to deliver the best care for patients.
I was pleased to see the Evan Nathan Smith unit up and running, as well as meet the passionate staff who treat sickle cell and thalassaemia patients. It was also great to visit the amazing maternity unit and learn more about vital research into improving black health outcomes.
Thank you to Nnenna and all of the staff at North Middlesex Hospital!
Students from Gaza
Please see below the letter to the Prime Minister that I have signed to call for safe evacuation routes for Gazan students with scholarships in the UK.
Chariot Festival
It was a pleasure to be at the colourful Chariot Festival this weekend organised by the Enfield Hindu Tamil Cultural Association.
Thank you to Shan and his committee, everyone at the Hindu Temple Edmonton and the stewards for making this cultural event such a success.
North London Bangladesh Mela
It was lovely to attend the North London Bangladesh Mela yesterday in Haringey, and to honour the Mayor of Haringey as the first Mayor of the borough of Bangladesh origin.
Thank you to everyone at Bangla Shur UK for inviting me to join the celebrations!
Recognition of Palestine
Please see below the letter I have signed to the Prime Minister calling for the recognition of a Palestinian state.
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.