Women’s History Month 2023
Pleased to attend the local Mohila Ongon Bangladeshi women’s group International Women’s Day event and mark Women’s History Month 2023.
March 12, 2023
Activities and Campaigns
International Women’s Day
I was please to start #InternationalWomensDay2023 with students at New City College, Tower Hamlets. Here in the East End, our rich history of women’s struggles
March 8, 2023
Support for migrant survivors of domestic abuse
Multiple reports suggest that Home Office funding for the pilot programme to support migrant survivors of domestic abuse, is about to end. I raised this
March 29, 2022
The case of Child Q
The case of Child Q is horrific. Years on, it is clear that she is still traumatised. Institutional racism and misogyny is the root of
March 25, 2022
A woman’s place is in the union
As the women in particular at the Serco Barts NHS strike have demonstrated — a woman’s place is in the politics struggle, in her union,
March 11, 2022
Speech on International Women’s Day
The Government uses the language of “protecting women”, but austerity and real-terms cuts to benefits and pensions has targeted those of us most at risk.
March 10, 2022
Vigil to remember and honour Sabina Nessa
This evening we stood together at a vigil to remember and honour Sabina Nessa.
September 24, 2021
Grief at the murder of Sabina Nessa
I share the rage and grief at the murder of Sabina Nessa, a daughter, a teacher & only 28 – killed in a public place
September 22, 2021
Interview with Bloomberg Radio
I spoke with Bloomberg Radio’s Westminister show yesterday for International Women’s Day:
March 9, 2021
Maiden Speech on International Women’s Day
I am delighted to have delivered my maiden speech today [see clip below] during a debate on #InternationalWomensDay – playing tribute to our rich local history of
March 5, 2020