Yesterday, in Parliament, I spoke about why so many of us are simply appalled by the Government’s statement on lifting coronavirus restrictions. Every death from… Read More »Response to Government’s Statement on Lifting COVID-19 Restrictions
“In the wake of coronavirus, there’s an emerging new consensus that government support should never be unconditional and public money must always be used in… Read More »Article on bailouts
If big business want public support, they should pay their fair share towards society’s upkeep. See here my letter to the Chancellor, written with Zarah Sultana… Read More »Letter on state support for big business
I’ve participated in this series of lockdown experience messages alongside activists. With the weather getting warmer it can feel tempting to spend longer outdoors and… Read More »Tower Hamlets COVID-19 Lockdown Experience
The Government must take urgent steps to ensure the safety of BAME workers, particularly NHS and care staff, on the frontline and to take immediate… Read More »EDM #427 Covid-19 and BAME Communities
Yesterday during the 2nd Reading of the Finance Bill debate, I raised the fact that the pandemic has exposed how the Tories’ economy for the… Read More »Speech on 2nd Reading of Finance Bill
I have been contacted by local nurseries, regarding the recent information stating that nurseries would not be able to claim furlough payment for all employees… Read More »Letter on nursery furlough payments
An update from me for Poplar & Limehouse constituents including my work to ensure the Government suspends hostile environment policies, the repatriation of constituents from… Read More »Update on my work
The Hostile Environment in the NHS has led to migrants with Covid-19 symptoms passing away without seeking treatment. With Zarah Sultana MP & Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP, I co-ordinated… Read More »Letter to Matt Hancock on Hostile environment
Despite Government promises around testing & tracking in relation to care homes, we are still yet to see immediate action. I have been working with… Read More »Letter to government on testing in care homes