ZeroHour’s COP Campaign
As a supporter of the CEE Bill, I’m backing ZeroHour’s COP campaign, which calls on Boris Johnson to make a joint emergency strategy for climate
October 21, 2021
Activities and Campaigns
March for nursery school funding
Today I marched with teachers, parents and unions to deliver their petition to Rishi Sunak calling on long-term funding for maintained nursery schools. Financial uncertainty
October 19, 2021
Visit to Langdon Park School
It was lovely to meet with students from Langdon Park School this morning. Compelling discussions on topics ranging from mental health care to building international
October 15, 2021
David Roe lecture
Poplar & Limehouse has a rich maritime history – of being home and haven to so many communities. For 178 years Queen Victoria Seamen’s Rest
October 11, 2021
Protest outside Uber HQ
Today Uber drivers protested outside Uber’s HQ at Aldgate Tower. At the entrance no one from Uber would accept a letter for their CEO, from
October 6, 2021
Newsletter 5 October
In this issue, you’ll find out what I’ve been up to over the last couple of months representing you: (1) Working for Poplar and Limehouse
October 5, 2021
Speech at 85th Anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street
The #BattleofCableSt is now seen as a milestone of social progress, but was only deemed “civil” in retrospect. In 1936, the police were sent to
October 5, 2021
Letter on One Housing Group merger
Resident voices should be at the heart of any proposals to merge housing associations. I’ve written to the Secretary of State to calling for a
October 4, 2021
85th anniversary of Battle of Cable Street
Our movement must always be tireless in opposition to fascism, antisemitism, and racism. At the rally on the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Cable
October 3, 2021
Letter on Poplar Job Centre closure
With the Universal Credit cut looming, it is shocking that the Department for Work & Pensions are planning to close Poplar Job Centre. I’ve written
October 1, 2021
Solidarity with App Drivers & Couriers Union
Solidarity with App Drivers & Couriers Union members and drivers all over the UK on the Uber Strike today
September 28, 2021
Protest outside TUIUK
A massive protest through the streets of Brighton and outside @TUIUK – the largest company running charter deportation flights. The message loud and clear: #TUIDropDeportations
September 26, 2021
Vigil to remember and honour Sabina Nessa
This evening we stood together at a vigil to remember and honour Sabina Nessa.
September 24, 2021
UK should follow US in calling for end to military operations remaking countries
My latest East London Advertiser column: Apsana Begum: ‘UK should follow US in calling for end to military operations remaking countries’
September 22, 2021
Grief at the murder of Sabina Nessa
I share the rage and grief at the murder of Sabina Nessa, a daughter, a teacher & only 28 – killed in a public place
September 22, 2021
Remember Ranjith ‘Roy’ Kankanamalage
Visiting Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park to remember Ranjith ‘Roy’ Kankanamalage, who was murdered in a suspected homophobic hate crime.Any information you may have to bring
September 17, 2021
Cancel the Universal Credit cut
Families on Universal Credit in my constituency will lose a total of £7m a year when this lifeline is cut. This government is pushing working
September 15, 2021
View from the house
“I believe that nobody should have to go through the pain that I have been through.” Me for East London Advertiser’s August column.
August 9, 2021