Digital Parliament and Safety of Front Line Staff
Today, the House of Commons held the first remote participation session for Members of Parliament,…
News
#RamadanAtHome
As British Muslims begin to observe the holy month of Ramadan on Thursday and Friday,…
Letter to Care Homes
In Lewisham East and across the country, people have taken part in ‘Clap for Carers’…
Furlough Scheme Cut-Off extended
Over the past month I’ve received hundreds of emails from constituents outlining the many issues…
Appointment as Shadow Minister for Faiths
I am delighted to have been appointed as the Shadow Minister for Faiths as part…
Resources for Young People
For young people, staying indoors and limiting the amount of time spent outside feels very…
Labour Leadership
We were fortunate to have three excellent leadership candidates. In the circumstances, the campaign felt…
Update for the self-employed and freelancers
As of 25 March 2020, the Chancellor had announced the following support: The self-employed can…
VAT moratorium on energy bills for the foreseeable future
On the 25th of March, I supported a cross-party letter led by the Scottish Liberal…
The impact of Corona Virus on Disabled People
Labour’s Shadow Minister for Disabled People, Marsha De Cordova, has written to the Prime Minister…
Coronavirus and Foodbanks
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on 23rd March, food banks face a difficult decision about whether…
Mayor of London announces support fund to help London’s community and voluntary organisations
London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, has pledged £1 million to a new emergency support fund to…
Support for Charities, Voluntary Organisations and Social Enterprises
On 21 March, I joined colleagues in writing to the Chancellor asking for urgent action…
Calling upon the Chancellor to support the poorest in our society
On 19 March, I joined colleagues in writing to the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak MP, to…
Calling on the government to introduce a temporary universal basic income
Thousands of freelancers and self-employed people across Lewisham East are rightly concerned about how they…
TfL to run a reduced service to enable London’s critical workers to make essential journeys
Following the Government’s advice to stop non-essential social contact, the Mayor of London has asked…
Updates on COVID-19
What You Can Do To Help Keep yourself and others safe First and foremost, please…
Ensuring stock in food banks
On Tuesday 17 March, I raised the urgent need to secure essential stock for food…
Protecting cyclists and pedestrians in Catford
Earlier this week a cyclist was tragically killed in Catford. Parts of the south circular…
Brexit update
I was proud to vote against the deal today, which I believe risks our rights,…
My objection to London City Airport expansion
I have submitted an objection to controversial plans to expand flights at London City Airport,…