The Covid-19 pandemic exposed long-standing health inequalities, showing how working across government departments is essential. But the government’s new Office of Health Inequalities and Disparities
Small businesses on Salmon Lane are being priced out of the community, with some facing rent increases of up to 76%. I’m supporting local traders
Today I visited students and teachers at Old Palace Primary School. I took questions about UK Parliament and discussed the inspiring political activism of the
The cost of living crisis is a political choice, not a force of nature. Me in the Tribune Magazine: Apsana Begum: The Tories Are Driving
Soaring food insecurity and normalising food aid as the solution to it, points to a complete failure of government. Responsibility for it cannot keep being
This week the Tories made real terms cuts to social security benefits and pensions — but this isn’t the first time. Over the last decade,
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
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
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
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
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
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