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 […]
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 […]
Photo courtesy of Plumstead Library. In keeping with this year’s Black History Month theme “Time for Change”, I thought I would highlight an organisation I am proud to support and whose work I commend. Sistah Space raise the issue of the lack of specialist training for police and other agencies supporting Black women who are […]
We recognise that regulatory divergence from the EU will produce opportunities for the Financial Services sector. Labour is committed to supporting the City to retain its competitiveness on a world stage and supporting the UK to remain a global financial centre outside the EU. This should not, however, mean any compromise on financial stability or […]
Like many of my constituents, I am deeply concerned to hear that Jagtar Singh Johal’s legal team have provided evidence that Jagtar’s detention and torture took place following a tip-off by MI5. I attended an urgent question in Parliament to ask the Government to make a statement on its actions in the case of Jagtar […]
