Speaking out on pensions and benefits cuts
Cutting benefits and pensions is a political choice. Fuel poverty is a political choice. Hunger is a political choice. My speech against the social security
February 7, 2022
Activities and Campaigns
Early Day Motion on Barts strike
Today begins Day 8 of the Barts Strike I’ve tabled motion #930 in support of the cleaners, porters, security, catering and reception staff striking for
February 7, 2022
Low Pay, No Way! Back the Barts Strike
It’s an absolute scandal that mainly black, Asian and ethnic minority SERCO staff working for Barts NHS Trust are paid up to 15% less than
February 5, 2022
Visit to Neighbours in Poplar and Poplar Shahjalal Jame Masjid
I’m immensely proud of the work of dedicated local volunteers working to reduce social isolation and loneliness in our constituency. Today, I visited Sister Christine
February 4, 2022
Day 5 of Barts NHS Trust Strike
This photo is from this morning on Day 5 of Barts NHS Trust Strike. The rain didn’t stop these workers calling for decent pay and
February 4, 2022
London Bangla Press Club
Humbled to be recognised by the prestigious London Bangla Press Club for getting elected to Parliament, at their BGM and life members reception over the
February 1, 2022
Strike at Royal London hospital
Today, cleaners, porters, reception staff and security staff marched around Royal London hospital, on strike for fair pay & equal treatment from Barts NHS Trust
January 31, 2022
Holocaust Memorial Day 2022
It was an honour to sign Holocaust Education Trust’s book of remembrance to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.Today, we remember and say never again. We will
January 27, 2022
Report from APPG on Domestic Abuse & Violence
Today the APPG on Domestic Abuse & Violence launched our report: “Road to Recovery:Meeting the mental health needs of domestic abuse survivors”. We’ve taken evidence
January 24, 2022
Speech on lawfare and the UK courts system
Today in Parliament there was a debate on lawfare and the UK courts system. My full speech here:
January 20, 2022
Letter on fire safety
Last week, billionaire developer Ballymore were forced to withdraw their application to build a tower 2.5 times the height at Grenfell Tower, with only one
January 18, 2022
Letter on energy costs
The energy crisis is hitting those with district heating systems hardest — with bills are rising by 300% in some cases. The energy price cap
January 12, 2022
Nuclear Energy (Financing) Bill
My statement on this evening’s votes on the Nuclear Energy (Financing) Bill here:
January 10, 2022
Visiting the Felix Project
1 in 5 adult Londoners experience low food security. This morning I joined the The Felix Project in Mile End with Islamic Relief UK volunteers
January 10, 2022
Colston 4 trial correspondence
This morning, I asked Jacob Rees-Mogg if documents detailing the Home Secretary’s correspondence with authorities during the Colston 4 trial would be made public and
January 6, 2022
Happy New Year!
2021 brought us immense challenges, but there were also victories in the struggle for justice and peace in the world — from the inspirational farmers
January 1, 2022
Sick pay letter
Sick pay is so low that millions of workers simply can’t afford to self-isolate.I am supporting the calls in this letter led by Richard Burgon
December 22, 2021
50 years since Bangladesh was formed
Today we marked 50 years since Victory Day in 1971 when Bangladesh was formed after the War of Liberation. Shubo Bijoy Dibosh . Here with
December 16, 2021