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 of their charity partners who were pleased to celebrate the nationwide impact the store is having.
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 that music is accessible and available to all.
Thank you to the APPG and ISM for your help preparing for this debate.
Read my speech here: https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2025-07-03/debates/453D1DF2-6E16-4049-8767-17A00A9ABFCA/MusicEducation#contribution-44EE5BC2-1D78-44B4-A726-A4B007DA43BA
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 shipping containers in to portable, affordable homes.
Well done Mulberry Academy Woodside and good luck!
On Monday 16th June, it was wonderful to host the St Michael at Bowes School Council in Parliament. We were even lucky enough to bump in to the Deputy Speaker of the House!
Always a pleasure to give the children a tour and learn more about their roles as school councillors.
On Monday 23rd June, I welcomed the rest of the School Council to Parliament for a tour and Q&A session. It was great to spend time with the councillors and be asked insightful questions about my role as an MP and how the House works.
I am horrified at the situation in Gaza.
Please find below the letter I have written to the Foreign Secretary regarding arms sales.
On Thursday 12th June, I welcomed the St Thomas More School Council to Parliament for a tour of the Palace.
Afterwards, I sat down with the school councillors and was asked questions on all things Parliament and being an MP!
It was great to hear young people so passionate about social issues, particularly crime and climate change.
I had a productive meeting in Parliament yesterday with representatives from the Britanya Alevi Federasyonu and the Syrian Alawite Association in Britain.
It was harrowing to hear the extent of the crisis as attacks on minorities continue. The Government must put pressure on the Syrian administration to intervene.
It was wonderful to attend Soccer Aid for UNICEF’s parliamentary reception this week ahead of the big day next month.
The reception is a testament to the generosity of the UK public and the power of UK aid in providing life-saving support to the world’s most disadvantaged children.
This week, I met with young people and the Teenage Cancer Trust to deliver their letter to the Department of Health and Social Care.
#AndYoungPeople is calling for children and young people to be included in the National Cancer Plan, ensuring their voices are listened to.
This morning, I spoke up for public libraries in Southgate and Wood Green by celebrating the wonderful ‘Library Lates’ in Haringey.
These sessions encourage our diverse community to come together and utilise the public space that libraries offer. Listen here: