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
Activities and Campaigns
Overseas Operations Bill
We must have a transparent justice system, in order to protect all of those affected by war. We must make sure that the mistakes of Iraq
November 9, 2020
Low traffic neighbourhoods
This week, Ministers were called to account for the the impact of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods in London. Whilst I welcome moves towards a greener society,
November 6, 2020
Urgent Question: Leisure Centre Funding
St. George’s and Tiller Leisure Centres have not re-opened since the first lockdown. I’m calling on the Government to provide a plan, with proper funding,
November 5, 2020
Rohingya Refugee Crisis
It is now Islamophobia Awareness Month & I’m calling on the Government to do more on the Rohingya Refugee Crisis. Thousands of Rohingya Refugees remain
November 3, 2020
Questions on COVID19 testing centre at Watney Market
I’ve asked the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care questions on the COVID19 testing centre at the Watney Market Idea Store. To view
October 26, 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
Statement on Covert Human Intelligence Sources Bill
I voted against the Covert Human Intelligence Sources Bill today. This Bill is a danger to our fundamental human rights and undermines democracy.
October 15, 2020
All Party Parliamentary Groups on Fire Safety and Leasehold & Commonhold Reform
Yesterday the All Party Parliamentary Groups on Fire Safety and Leasehold & Commonhold Reform met jointly to lobby Minister Greenhalgh. Those in unsafe and cladded
October 15, 2020
Local Businesses & Market Traders
Businesses and traders in my constituency waited months for Discretionary Grant funding to be made available. Having lost months of income during the lockdown, some
October 13, 2020
Westferry Printworks & Planning reform
At the heart of ambitious housing targets must be giving agency back to local communities, not leaving these to algorithms. The Westferry Printworks development controversy
October 8, 2020