Covid Response and BAME Communities – Prime Minister’s Questions
It’s high time the Prime Minister recognised the role of structural racism in the pandemic.
January 20, 2021
Activities and Campaigns
#FreeJulianAssange
Truths on war crimes should not remain classified, nor those who bring us it be punished. Prosecute war criminals not truth tellers. On #FreeJulianAssange at Stop
January 18, 2021
The Tory Government have continually & disgracefully overlooked the effect of Covid-19 on BAME Communities
The Conservative Government have continually and disgracefully overlooked the effect of COVID-19 on BAME communities. My latest for Labour Outlook here: The Tory Government have
January 17, 2021
Letter on vaccine immunisation
Along with 29 Parliamentarians, I have written to the Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock to:➡️ Ensure Joint Committee on Vaccine Immunisation review and
January 15, 2021
National free school meals
Outsourcing is threatening the wellbeing of children in need of free school meals.Today I asked Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson whether he would consider replacing a
January 13, 2021
I will continue to advocate for my constituents
There is a lot of grief, trauma and loss continuing to be experienced, it seems, in almost every household.None of this is a coincidence, it
January 11, 2021
Early Day Motion on Covid-19 and homelessness
What’s the difference between the first national lockdown and the second? More rough sleepers will be on the streets. I’ve tabled a Parliamentary motion asking
January 8, 2021
Early Day Motion on Covid-19 response and BAME communities
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities continue to disproportionately die from COVID-19. These communities need urgent and immediate protection. I’ve tabled a Parliamentary motion calling
January 7, 2021
Government Covid response
We need the Government to start make decisions faster, and in the interest of everyone’s safety. It’s unacceptable that they’re making mistakes like this at
January 7, 2021
Letter on vaccination programme
The roll out of a vaccine is great news and the programme must succeed. However, there are now questions on a number of areas. Olivia
January 2, 2021
Letter on staffing crisis at Royal London Hospital
It is critical the Government addresses the resourcing and staffing crisis at the Royal London Hospital to ensure they are able to provide the standard
December 31, 2020
COVID19 Tower Hamlets
We have stood together against many threats to our way of life throughout our history and we must continue to stand together now. Together we
December 31, 2020
Statement on Covid vote
Today in Parliament there will also be a debate on the Government’s COVID plans that came into effect before Parliamentarians could have a say and
December 30, 2020
Statement on the vote on the Brexit deal
My statement ahead of voting on the Prime Minister’s Brexit deal today
December 30, 2020
Letter on racist bullying at the BBC
It has been recently reported that a freelance worker tried to take their life due to racist bullying whilst working at the BBC. Public institutions
December 18, 2020
Visiting food banks
Whilst Old Etonian multi-millionaire Jacob Rees-Mogg will enjoy from obscene wealth this holiday, many children will be fed by local, national & international charitable efforts.
December 18, 2020
Support the NEU Strike Over Support for Learning Service Cuts
As a Labour MP I will keep supporting workers in struggle. My piece for Labour Outlook on why I am backing National Education Union members
December 14, 2020
One year since I was elected
This time one year ago, I was elected MP for Poplar & Limehouse with 38,660 votes. It is been a privilege to be able to
December 13, 2020