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
Activities and Campaigns
‘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
Why the Battle of Cable Street Still Resonates in the East End
As we mark the anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street, the continuing inequalities and racial injustices of the East London communities that were its
October 8, 2020
Westferry Printworks & Planning reform
At the heart of ambitious housing targets must be giving agency back to local communities, not leaving these to algorithms. The Westferry Printworks development controversy
October 8, 2020
EDM on the Battle of Cable Street
4 October 2020 marked the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street. I have tabled a Parliamentary motion on this below to the Government
October 7, 2020
Covert Human Intelligence Sources Bill
Last night, I spoke and voted against Government’s plans to allow undercover state agents to commit even murder, torture & sexual violence.
October 6, 2020
Statement on the Covert Human Intelligence Sources Bill
My statement on the Covert Human Intelligence Sources Bill today.
October 5, 2020
Westferry Printworks & Permitted developments
Luxury development after luxury development continues to pop up in Poplar and Limehouse. The Government further empowered developers last week, passing statutes that further deregulate
October 4, 2020
Our Housing System is Broken
I’m delighted to join Labour Outlook as a monthly columnist. Here’s my first piece on how we lose thousands of homes through permitted developments which
October 4, 2020