Protest against the #PoliceCrackdownBill
The #PoliceCrackdown Bill is an assault on the right to protest. We will not be silenced speaking out.
March 16, 2021
Activities and Campaigns
Early Day Motion on GP surgeries and the private sector
GP services in Poplar & Limehouse and beyond should not be outsourced to US health corporations. My Early Day Motion: EDM 1628
March 15, 2021
Reasoned amendment to Policing Bill
I’m supporting this amendment to throw out the #PoliceCrackdownBill with Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP. It has gathered cross party support, to oppose the Tories’ attack on
March 15, 2021
Cladding Scandal Westminster Hall Debate
Those living in unsafe cladding need clarity over who bears responsibility for replacing it. They can’t go on paying for temporary interim measures.
March 11, 2021
International Women’s Day 2021 debate
Honour-based abuse is commonly misrepresented in racialised terms. It’s time to recognise it as a product of patriarchy and inequality. We need a statutory definition.
March 11, 2021
Letter on takeover of GP services
General Practice and our NHS should remain publicly funded, publicly provided, with comprehensive health care services, available to all, free at the point of delivery.
March 10, 2021
Budget debate 2021
With the Budget 2021, the Chancellor had the chance to build a green future with people at its heart. Instead he did nothing to address
March 10, 2021
Interview with Bloomberg Radio
I spoke with Bloomberg Radio’s Westminister show yesterday for International Women’s Day:
March 9, 2021
Fire Safety Debate
The cladding scandal has gone on for far too long. The government needs to stop passing the buck, and do the right thing by constituents.
March 2, 2021
‘Spy Cops’ Bill debate
The ‘Spy Cops’ Bill still does not protect any of the already marginalised and communities under excessive surveillance by the Government. I will keep opposing
March 1, 2021
Questions to government on PIP, ESA and Universal Credit
I’ve been asking questions of the Government for some time on Personal Independent Payments and ESA benefits. I recently asked about the vulnerability of people
February 28, 2021
Protecting vital services is key
My latest column for the East London Advertiser is out. Protecting vital services is absolutely key
February 27, 2021
Newby Place Vaccine Hub Visit
I visited one of our vaccine hubs run by Tower Hamlets GP Care Group & Tower Hamlets CCG with Tracy Connell and Dr Sam Everington.
February 25, 2021
Pandemic Economic Support
With the next budget coming up, we need the Government to support those who are struggling, as we plan for the end of the pandemic.
February 25, 2021
We don’t have to be alike, to have the same interests & shared solidarity
Over the weekend l attended an event to mark Language Martyrs Day & UNESCO #InternationalMotherLanguagesDay. The rich tapestry of linguistic diversity is something to be
February 23, 2021
APPG on Domestic Abuse & Violence
I’m pleased to Chair the APPG on Domestic Abuse & Violence at this pivotal moment in lawmaking. With Women’s Aid we are calling on transformative responses to
February 22, 2021
Newsletter 15 February 2021
My condolences are with the loved ones of those who sadly lost loved ones over the past few weeks in the pandemic. Reports from
February 15, 2021
Covid-19 and Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities deaths
A comprehensive strategy is still needed to address the disproportionate effect of the pandemic on ethnic minority communities – one that is honest about the
February 12, 2021