Protests highlighting building safety scandal
Today protests are taking place nationwide on the building safety scandal. I joined protests on the Isle of Dogs. The message to the government and
June 5, 2021
Activities and Campaigns
Newsletter 31 May
Welcome to my latest newsletter! In this issue you’ll find out what I’ve been up to this month, including: (1) Action for Poplar
May 31, 2021
Early Day Motion on welcoming refugees
Our country must not close its doors to people seeking safety. I’ve tabled this Parliamentary motion to our government on welcoming refugees: EDM 97
May 29, 2021
Letter on fire at New Providence Wharf
Following the fire at New Providence Wharf, I wrote to the Secretary of State for Housing. Residents need immediate protection. The government are continuing to
May 28, 2021
Socialist Campaign Group statement on Covid death rates
Over 150,000 people dying was not inevitable but was the result of a government approach to Covid that we warned against. Those that have overseen
May 28, 2021
Early Day Motion on protests in Colombia
I have signed this Parliamentary motion from Tony Lloyd MP to express my concern at the situation in Colombia and the excessive use of force
May 21, 2021
Justice for Palestine – statement by Socialist Campaign Group
As the violence and military assault ensues, the Socialist Campaign Group of Labour MPs stand firm on the issue of justice for Palestinians.
May 20, 2021
Amendment on Green New Deal
I am supporting Zarah Sultana MP’s amendment to the Queen’s Speech – demanding a People’s Green New Deal Bill to avert climate catastrophe & tackle
May 19, 2021
Standing by children growing up in poverty
I have pledged to stand up for all of those children in my constituency who grow up in poverty. If we are to build a
May 19, 2021
Speech to demonstration for Palestine in London
Hundreds of thousands marching in London and around the world including from Tower Hamlets. Our message is clear: The entire international community must join the
May 16, 2021
Eid Mubarak
Eid Mubarak to all of those celebrating in Poplar and Limehouse, and around the world. Wishing you all a peaceful and blessed Eid in these
May 12, 2021
Letter to Prime Minister on oppression of Palestinians
On behalf of hundreds of constituents who have written to me, I’ve made representations to the Prime Minister demanding the UK not be complicit in
May 11, 2021
End Fire & Rehire letter
Glad to be a signatory of this letter to the Prime Minister, calling for the abhorrent practice of fire and rehire to be outlawed. These
May 8, 2021
Fire at New Providence Wharf
My statement on the fire this morning at New Providence Wharf in my constituency: For years now, constituents at New Providence Wharf, where there are
May 7, 2021
Campaigning in Shadwell
A solid response for Sadiq Khan and Unmesh Desai today. Important conversations today, listening to feedback on our work to secure economic support for market
May 6, 2021
Newsletter 30 April
Welcome to my April newsletter! In this issue you’ll find out what I’ve been up to including: (1) Action for Poplar and Limehouse (2) Action
April 30, 2021
Education Committee: Universities Financial Issues
I asked the Minister for Universities whether low tariff universities would be impacted financially by the grade inflation we’ve seen throughout the pandemic:
April 30, 2021
Education Committee: Sexual Harassment at Universities
Universities who do not comply with sexual harassment guidelines should face sanctions. At Education Committee, I asked the Minister for Universities whether she agreed:
April 29, 2021