Don’t Cut the Support for Learning Service!
I am supporting local National Education Union members taking strike action today to protest against cuts to essential educational support for children with special educational
December 9, 2020
Activities and Campaigns
Newsletter 4 December 2020
Dear, It has now been just over a year since you, Labour members, chose me to be your Labour candidate for Poplar and Limehouse and
December 4, 2020
Early Day Motion on human rights in Pakistan
This week I tabled an Early Day Motion regarding human and trade union rights in Pakistan. The arrest of Amar Fayez is extremely alarming, and
December 4, 2020
Statement on Covid restrictions
Today I voted against the Prime Minister’s coronavirus proposals. The Government’s response to the pandemic needs be consistent and save lives.
December 1, 2020
Letter to Pakistan High Commission on disappearances
I have written to the Pakistan High Commission raising my concerns about enforced disappearances of political activists and journalists in Pakistan, in particular #ReleaseAmarFayaz. It
December 1, 2020
Letter on deportation flights
I’m calling on the Government to cancel the planned deportation of up to 50 Black British residents to Jamaica. Whilst no one condones criminality the
November 30, 2020
It’s time to turn the tide on Islamophobia
Far too often Muslims are set up to be the outsiders or an ‘enemy within’ by the same type of divisive politics which have culminated
November 27, 2020
16 Days of Action Against Gender Based Violence
Yesterday began #16Days of Action Against Gender Based Violence. Work being done by Women’s Aid, Centre for Women’s Justice, Justice for Women and Karma Nirvana is vitally important in raising the
November 26, 2020
Why we need a #PeoplesPlan to Protect Jobs & Livelihoods
John McDonnell, Richard Burgon & Apsana Begum: #SpendingReview – Why we need a #PeoplesPlan to Protect Jobs & Livelihoods.
November 25, 2020
Increase statutory sick pay
Ahead of the #SpendingReview today, I have called on Rishi Sunak to increase statutory sick pay. Everyone should be able to afford to self-isolate.
November 25, 2020
Local Services Funding
I was elected on a manifesto that pledged not just to protect public services, but to extend them. As demand increases, funds have not. Funding
November 24, 2020
Parking charges for NHS staff
NHS staff at Royal London Hospital and everywhere should not have to pay for parking during this pandemic. That is why I’ve signed this letter
November 19, 2020
Early Day Motion on global Islamophobia
Today I tabled an Early Day Motion to raise awareness of Islamophobia all over the world, and the part that the UK has to play
November 19, 2020
Early Day Motion on Global Islamophobia
Today I tabled an Early Day Motion to raise awareness of Islamophobia all over the world, and the part that the UK has to play
November 18, 2020
BAME Curriculums
We must challenge the rhetoric of Tory pressure groups who label progressive curriculum changes as ‘the woke agenda’. Our school curriculum should reflect the lived experience
November 12, 2020
Students are paying for the privilege of being fenced into their homes
With the Government set to make announcements for university students on campus and the Christmas period this week, my latest piece for Labour Outlook:
November 10, 2020
Vaccination Priority for BAME Communities
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation have published interim advice on which at-risk groups should be prioritised for a vaccine. With evidence after evidence confirming
November 10, 2020
Overseas Operations Bill
We must have a transparent justice system, in order to protect all of those affected by war. We must make sure that the mistakes of Iraq
November 9, 2020