I recently popped into the Standard, a pub in my Erith and Thamesmead constituency, which is really struggling with soaring energy bills and the lack of Government support. It needs the Government to be on its side. Today the Government announced they are freezing alcohol duty rates for six months. I spoke out on behalf […]
Small Businesses are the lifeblood of Erith and Thamesmead, providing jobs and supporting families. I am delighted to have supported Small Business Saturday on 3rd December and encourage people to shop local and support local businesses and families. I was so pleased to be invited to see a number of thriving businesses and to discuss […]
On 26th November our constituency was rocked by the deaths of two 16-year-old boys, Charlie Bartolo and Kearne Solanke. Charlie and Kearne were tragically killed by knife crime. This awful crime is a blight on the future of our young people and can only be resolved if all MPs work together across the House to […]
The Government should end the ban on onshore wind. Removing the onshore wind ban will make Britain a clean air energy superpower and open up new investment and growth opportunities. Keeping the ban will contribute to energy bills being £16 billion higher between now and 2030. This isn’t sustainable for households who are facing difficult […]
Like many of my constituents, I am deeply concerned to hear about Jagtar Singh Johal’s detention and torture. I attended an urgent question in Parliament to ask the Government to make a statement on its actions in the case of Jagtar Singh Johal. I was disappointed that the Minister stated he was unable to comment […]
