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
Activities and Campaigns
Letter on Pimlico Academy protest
I’ve signed this letter with colleagues led by Zarah Sultana MP to the Principal of Pimlico Academy about the proposed disciplinary actions against their students
April 19, 2021
Interview with Bloomberg Radio
I spoke with Bloomberg Radio’s Westminister show yesterday for International Women’s Day:
March 9, 2021
Letter on universities and student debt
Students have been completely failed by the Government during this pandemic. I’ve signed this letter from Claudia Webbe challenging the marketisation of higher education and
February 11, 2021
Early Day Motion on student rent strikes
Challenges to student mental health should not be exacerbated by the demands of rent. I’m co-sponsoring this Early Day Motion on university student demands from Zarah
January 26, 2021
National free school meals
Outsourcing is threatening the wellbeing of children in need of free school meals.Today I asked Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson whether he would consider replacing a
January 13, 2021
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
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
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
Ofsted Inspections during COVID19
The highest standards of learning and education should be delivered even during this pandemic. However, carrying out inspections as “business as usual” risks unfairly judging
October 21, 2020
Support for Learning Services EDM
In Tower Hamlets, Support for Learning Services provide early intervention, assessment and support for children with SEND. The proposal to reduce our Support for Learning
October 20, 2020
Consultations for schools to become academies
Consultations for schools to become academies are still going ahead despite the pandemic. With many parents without access or skills to use the internet, I
October 20, 2020