Socialist Campaign Group statement on Covid death rates
Over 150,000 people dying was not inevitable but was the result of a government approach to Covid that we warned against. Those that have overseen
May 28, 2021
Activities and Campaigns
Early Day Motion on protests in Colombia
I have signed this Parliamentary motion from Tony Lloyd MP to express my concern at the situation in Colombia and the excessive use of force
May 21, 2021
Justice for Palestine – statement by Socialist Campaign Group
As the violence and military assault ensues, the Socialist Campaign Group of Labour MPs stand firm on the issue of justice for Palestinians.
May 20, 2021
Amendment on Green New Deal
I am supporting Zarah Sultana MP’s amendment to the Queen’s Speech – demanding a People’s Green New Deal Bill to avert climate catastrophe & tackle
May 19, 2021
Standing by children growing up in poverty
I have pledged to stand up for all of those children in my constituency who grow up in poverty. If we are to build a
May 19, 2021
Speech to demonstration for Palestine in London
Hundreds of thousands marching in London and around the world including from Tower Hamlets. Our message is clear: The entire international community must join the
May 16, 2021
Eid Mubarak
Eid Mubarak to all of those celebrating in Poplar and Limehouse, and around the world. Wishing you all a peaceful and blessed Eid in these
May 12, 2021
Letter to Prime Minister on oppression of Palestinians
On behalf of hundreds of constituents who have written to me, I’ve made representations to the Prime Minister demanding the UK not be complicit in
May 11, 2021
End Fire & Rehire letter
Glad to be a signatory of this letter to the Prime Minister, calling for the abhorrent practice of fire and rehire to be outlawed. These
May 8, 2021
Fire at New Providence Wharf
My statement on the fire this morning at New Providence Wharf in my constituency: For years now, constituents at New Providence Wharf, where there are
May 7, 2021
Campaigning in Shadwell
A solid response for Sadiq Khan and Unmesh Desai today. Important conversations today, listening to feedback on our work to secure economic support for market
May 6, 2021
Newsletter 30 April
Welcome to my April newsletter! In this issue you’ll find out what I’ve been up to including: (1) Action for Poplar and Limehouse (2) Action
April 30, 2021
Education Committee: Universities Financial Issues
I asked the Minister for Universities whether low tariff universities would be impacted financially by the grade inflation we’ve seen throughout the pandemic:
April 30, 2021
Education Committee: Sexual Harassment at Universities
Universities who do not comply with sexual harassment guidelines should face sanctions. At Education Committee, I asked the Minister for Universities whether she agreed:
April 29, 2021
Letter on situation in India
The situation in India is desperate and the UK must provide as much support as possible. I fully support Navendu Mishra MP’s call for the
April 28, 2021
End Fire & Rehire!
🚨The entire labour movement is united on the campaign to #EndFireAndRehire practises! Working-class & ethnic minority people are nearly twice as likely to have been
April 27, 2021
Letter on patent-free vaccines
With Global Justice Now and others, I am calling for a patent-free vaccine to allow for vaccine production to be ramped up for all countries:
April 26, 2021
Letter on ban of hijab in France
In France, a new bill to ban the hijab for under 18s suggests it “signifies inferiority of women over men”. Along with colleagues I’ve written
April 23, 2021