I was pleased to be able to join the London Metropolitan Police Superintendent for the London Borough of Bexley, Simon Corbin, and his colleagues for a walkabout around Thamesmead to discuss the great work the local team are doing to keep resident’s safe.
This month, I had the opportunity to give the Keynote speech at the Black Maternal Health Conference hosted by the Motherhood Group.
On Monday 11 March, the Guardian revealed the appalling and racist comments made by the Conservative Party’s biggest donor, Frank Hester. They revealed that Mr Hester said Diane Abbott makes you “want to hate all black women” and that she “should be shot”.
Friday 8th March 2024 marked the third annual #LetGirlsPlay football event across England. I was delighted to visit two schools in Erith and Thamesmead that took part, St Thomas A Becket Primary School and De Lucy Primary School.
This month in Parliament I have raised a number of issues I know are important to people in Erith and Thamesmead.
It was great to see the London Walkers Group this month after they completed a Tour of Parliament. It was nice to see such a good turnout and to talk about some important local issues.
As the Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead, I send my congratulations to King Charles III and Queen Camilla for their successful Coronation this month.
My office continues to receive hundreds of emails a month on many important issues effecting constituents in Erith and Thamesmead.
I was delighted to visit Discovery Primary School and meet the newly formed Junior Leadership Team. The students took me on a tour before asking me lots of insightful questions about my life as an MP.
