Letter on One Housing Group merger
Resident voices should be at the heart of any proposals to merge housing associations. I’ve written to the Secretary of State to calling for a
October 4, 2021
Activities and Campaigns
85th anniversary of Battle of Cable Street
Our movement must always be tireless in opposition to fascism, antisemitism, and racism. At the rally on the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Cable
October 3, 2021
Letter on Poplar Job Centre closure
With the Universal Credit cut looming, it is shocking that the Department for Work & Pensions are planning to close Poplar Job Centre. I’ve written
October 1, 2021
Solidarity with App Drivers & Couriers Union
Solidarity with App Drivers & Couriers Union members and drivers all over the UK on the Uber Strike today
September 28, 2021
Protest outside TUIUK
A massive protest through the streets of Brighton and outside @TUIUK – the largest company running charter deportation flights. The message loud and clear: #TUIDropDeportations
September 26, 2021
Vigil to remember and honour Sabina Nessa
This evening we stood together at a vigil to remember and honour Sabina Nessa.
September 24, 2021
UK should follow US in calling for end to military operations remaking countries
My latest East London Advertiser column: Apsana Begum: ‘UK should follow US in calling for end to military operations remaking countries’
September 22, 2021
Grief at the murder of Sabina Nessa
I share the rage and grief at the murder of Sabina Nessa, a daughter, a teacher & only 28 – killed in a public place
September 22, 2021
Remember Ranjith ‘Roy’ Kankanamalage
Visiting Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park to remember Ranjith ‘Roy’ Kankanamalage, who was murdered in a suspected homophobic hate crime.Any information you may have to bring
September 17, 2021
Cancel the Universal Credit cut
Families on Universal Credit in my constituency will lose a total of £7m a year when this lifeline is cut. This government is pushing working
September 15, 2021
View from the house
“I believe that nobody should have to go through the pain that I have been through.” Me for East London Advertiser’s August column.
August 9, 2021
Statement following verdict
My statement following today’s verdict:
July 30, 2021
Stement on Nationality and Borders Bill
My statement on the Nationality and Borders Bill:
July 20, 2021
Stement on the Health and Care Bill
My statement on the proposed Health and Care Bill:
July 15, 2021
Reasoned amendment on academic freedom
Higher education is rampant with casualisation and employers who sack staff because they don’t like their research. The Freedom of Speech Bill tabled by the
July 12, 2021
Memorial to Terry Hunt and David Stokoe
30 years ago a warehouse fire at Gillender Street led to firefighters Terry Hunt and David Stokoe giving their lives, in the line of duty.Today
July 10, 2021
“Secure schools” are a form of prison
“Secure schools” are a form of prison for those of school age, and would replace what are currently known as youth jails. They are one
July 8, 2021