Returning to work
Today I am beginning a phased return to work. My statement below:
September 22, 2022
Activities and Campaigns
Statement on my health
For the duration of my time as a Member of Parliament, I have been subjected to a sustained campaign of misogynistic abuse and harassment. As
June 22, 2022
Eid celebration in Poplar
Delighted to attend an inspiring Eid celebration with women in Poplar yesterday. Today, the women of Poplar remain as steadfast as the Rebel women before
May 31, 2022
Newsletter 30 May
Hello and welcome to a bumper edition of my newsletter! In this issue, you’ll find out what I’ve been up to this month representing you:
May 30, 2022
Surgery in Lansbury
Earlier today I completed my surgeries in Lansbury. Since being elected I have raised over 17,864 pieces of casework for residents.
May 27, 2022
Visiting Watney Market
Great to be out in my constituency walkabout on Saturday this weekend, this time in Watney Market listening to residents and taking up their case.
May 23, 2022
As the cost-of-living crisis bites, the Tories are more interested in shutting down our rights
Instead of taking action to address the cost-of-living crisis and injustices like racism and climate breakdown, the government want to stop people sounding the alarm
May 19, 2022
Surgery in Poplar
This afternoon I held a constituency surgery in Poplar, helping residents with everything from disrepair to homelessness. If you need help, please drop me an
May 13, 2022
Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating
Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating ঈদ মোবারক Ciid wanaagsan
May 2, 2022
International Workers’ Memorial Day
On International Workers’ Memorial Day, we honour all those who have lost their lives simply as a result of the job they did. This morning,
April 28, 2022
Vigil in memory of Yasmin Begum
Yesterday, I joined a vigil organised by women in memory of Yasmin Begum, who was killed brutally by a man last month, in Tower Hamlets.
April 13, 2022
Letter on Service Charge
Tenants and leaseholders are facing some of the largest service charge hikes in years, in some cases by a whopping 120%. My letter to the
April 7, 2022
Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution continues to poison oceans and damage marine life. It was an engaging discussion with Shohid and fellow New City College students on their
April 4, 2022
Question on household finances
The biggest squeeze on household finances since records began is pushing more families, children and pensioners into desperation. My question to the Prime Minister:
March 30, 2022
Support for migrant survivors of domestic abuse
Multiple reports suggest that Home Office funding for the pilot programme to support migrant survivors of domestic abuse, is about to end. I raised this
March 29, 2022
Question on Prevent strategy
In 2019, a Director at Liberty said that the biggest threat to freedom of speech on university campuses came from the Prevent strategy. On the
March 28, 2022
The case of Child Q
The case of Child Q is horrific. Years on, it is clear that she is still traumatised. Institutional racism and misogyny is the root of
March 25, 2022
Question to Quintin McKellar
For the third time this year, an estimated 50,000 staff from over 67 universities are on strike for fair pay, working conditions and pensions, with
March 23, 2022