Low traffic neighbourhoods
This week, Ministers were called to account for the the impact of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods in London. Whilst I welcome moves towards a greener society,
November 6, 2020
Activities and Campaigns
Urgent Question: Leisure Centre Funding
St. George’s and Tiller Leisure Centres have not re-opened since the first lockdown. I’m calling on the Government to provide a plan, with proper funding,
November 5, 2020
Reinstate Jeremy Corbyn
Jeremy Corbyn must be reinstated. Our statement following yesterday’s meeting of the Socialist Campaign Group of Labour MPs. The future of socialist movements depends on
November 5, 2020
Rohingya Refugee Crisis
It is now Islamophobia Awareness Month & I’m calling on the Government to do more on the Rohingya Refugee Crisis. Thousands of Rohingya Refugees remain
November 3, 2020
EWS1 Certificates
Residents across my constituency have seen their properties valued at £0 as they do not have an EWS1 certificate. The huge increase in unemployment as
November 1, 2020
Development at Bow Common Lane Gasworks
I recently joined 12,000 local residents in registering my objections to the proposed developed at Bow Common Lane Gasworks. The scale of the proposals will
November 1, 2020
Questions on COVID19 testing centre at Watney Market
I’ve asked the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care questions on the COVID19 testing centre at the Watney Market Idea Store. To view
October 26, 2020
Winning the Future
Living through the greatest crisis our communities have faced, we need alternative policies to challenge this Tory government. I along with colleagues in the Socialist
October 26, 2020
‘Spy Cops’ Bill challenges human rights
My column in the East London Advertiser on why I opposed the “Spy Cops” Bill here: View from the house: ‘Spy Cops’ Bill challenges human
October 24, 2020
Justice For Belly Mujinga.
Safety at work is a right, not a privilege. 2 million people signed a petition calling for #JusticeForBellyMujinga. Today I have signed a letter by
October 22, 2020
Ofsted Inspections during COVID19
The highest standards of learning and education should be delivered even during this pandemic. However, carrying out inspections as “business as usual” risks unfairly judging
October 21, 2020
Support for Learning Services EDM
In Tower Hamlets, Support for Learning Services provide early intervention, assessment and support for children with SEND. The proposal to reduce our Support for Learning
October 20, 2020
Consultations for schools to become academies
Consultations for schools to become academies are still going ahead despite the pandemic. With many parents without access or skills to use the internet, I
October 20, 2020
Statement on Covert Human Intelligence Sources Bill
I voted against the Covert Human Intelligence Sources Bill today. This Bill is a danger to our fundamental human rights and undermines democracy.
October 15, 2020
All Party Parliamentary Groups on Fire Safety and Leasehold & Commonhold Reform
Yesterday the All Party Parliamentary Groups on Fire Safety and Leasehold & Commonhold Reform met jointly to lobby Minister Greenhalgh. Those in unsafe and cladded
October 15, 2020
Local Businesses & Market Traders
Businesses and traders in my constituency waited months for Discretionary Grant funding to be made available. Having lost months of income during the lockdown, some
October 13, 2020
Bromley by Bow Centre Cycle Run
Pleased to have kicked off Bromley by Bow Centre’s Cycle Run fundraiser yesterday on World Mental Health Day. Small and local charities are having to find
October 11, 2020
View from the House: protect people from the economic impact of coronavirus
Local and independent businesses are having to bear the impact of coronavirus. My column on the East London Advertiser here: View from the House: protect
October 9, 2020