Abena Oppong-Asare, Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead, has today welcomed the Labour Government’s freeze on rail fares – the first in 30 years. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the freeze ahead of the Budget this week, promising to save commuters hundreds of pounds on some of the busiest routes in the country, after decades […]
Abena Oppong-Asare, Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead, has welcomed reports that the Government is expected to confirm funding for the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) extension to Thamesmead in next week’s Budget – a major milestone for a project she has championed since her election in 2019. The extension from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead […]
I was pleased to attend the Fireworks Impact Coalition event in Parliament on 12 November to hear firsthand from organisations and individuals about the impact fireworks can have on animals, vulnerable people and communities. I know this is an issue many constituents in Erith and Thamesmead have raised with me, and I take these concerns […]
Local Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead, Abena Oppong-Asare, has welcomed Transport for London’s (TfL) announcement that double-decker buses will finally be introduced on the consistently overcrowded 244 route, following years of campaigning by local residents, community groups and representatives. The change will significantly increase passenger capacity on the busy route, which serves key […]
Dear Friends, Thank you for taking the time to look at my monthly newsletter for October 2025. I hope you enjoy this update on some of the work I have been doing in Erith and Thamesmead and in Parliament over the last month. As ever, if you want to get in touch, don’t hesitate to […]
Abena Oppong-Asare, Labour MP for Erith and Thamesmead, has hailed this week as a momentous and landmark moment for renters, as the Renters’ Rights Bill officially receives Royal Assent, delivering the biggest reform of renting in over forty years. More than eleven million private renters across England, including over 2.7 million in London and over […]
Erith and Thamesmead residents are set to benefit from a major new £80 million funding package aimed at helping people overcome barriers to employment and get back into work, local MP Abena Oppong-Asare has announced. The funding forms part of the Government’s Inactivity Trailblazer programme, which is designed to support people facing complex challenges such […]
Local MP for Erith and Thamesmead, Abena Oppong-Asare, has welcomed the news that Plumstead Police Station’s front counter will remain open, following strong community opposition to its proposed closure. Since the proposals were announced over the summer, Abena has been engaging directly with local residents who expressed deep concerns about the plans. The local MP […]
MP for Erith and Thamesmead, has today celebrated the great win announced to bring family and community services back to Bexley. Having been elected on a manifesto to transform life chances by improving children’s start in life, Abena Oppong-Asare MP has pressed the Labour government to ‘rebuild’ Sure Start style services in Bexley – an […]
Abena Oppong-Asare MP has today written to the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime to raise her concerns about the proposed closure of the front counter at Plumstead Police Station. Plumstead Police Station plays a vital role in the local community, serving as an important hub where residents can access policing services and support to […]
