Entries by Abena Oppong-Asare MP

May 2026 Newsletter

Dear Friends, Thank you for taking the time to look at my monthly newsletter for May 2026. 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 […]

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Abena visits Morrisons in Thamesmead

Lovely to visit Morrisons in Thamesmead to hear about the expansion of its online services, which will bring local jobs and more flexible shopping options to residents. It’s always encouraging to see new investment in Thamesmead. Thanks to all the staff for hosting me and showing me around the store. Social Media:

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Abena welcomes stronger renters’ rights from today for over 12,500 people in Erith and Thamesmead

More than 12,500 private renters in Erith and Thamesmead – and millions more across London and England – are set to benefit from stronger protections from today, as the new Renters’ Rights Act comes into force. The new law introduces the biggest changes to renters’ rights in over 40 years, giving local tenants greater security […]

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Share Your Views: Help Shape Thamesmead Birchmere Park’s Pride in Place Funding

I’m delighted to announce the launch of a new community survey following a £20 million investment into Thamesmead Birchmere Park through the Government’s Pride in Place programme. This funding – £2 million per year over the next decade – represents a major opportunity to deliver lasting improvements and ensure our community gets the attention and […]

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500 New Free Breakfast Clubs rolled out including in Erith and Thamesmead

The government has proudly launched another round of 500 free breakfast clubs for schools across the country this week. Today, I am delighted to confirm that Linton Mead Primary School in our constituency of Erith and Thamesmead has joined Jubilee Primary and Willow Bank Primary as flagship free breakfast clubs. These clubs aim to ease the […]

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Campaign victory as Best Start Family Hub to open in Erith as part of family support revolution

Families in Erith and Thamesmead will be able to save money on services including free stay and play sessions for babies and young children, as Abena Oppong-Asare MP’s campaign secured the return of Sure Start-style services to their constituency, with a Best Start Family Hubs to open and help local families with the cost of […]