Entries by Abena Oppong-Asare MP

March 2024 Newsletter

Dear Friends, Many thanks for taking the time to look at my latest newsletter for March 2024. 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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Superloop Expansion Update

It has been great to see the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan launch the expansion of the Superloop bus service this month, providing more transport options to those who need it.   The new SL3 express bus route runs between Bromley and Thamesmead providing better links to Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup and other locations in […]

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UNISON’S National Women’s Conference

I was honoured to be invited to deliver a keynote speech at UNISON’s National Women’s Conference, where the pivotal theme centred on women’s health in the workplace. Throughout the conference, we engaged in profound discussions surrounding the specific needs of women employees, particularly concerning conditions like endometriosis, menopause, and menstruation. It was evident that when […]

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ITV’s Late Debate

It was a pleasure to be on the panel of The Late Debate with ITV News last week and discuss a number of important issues including the safety of public officials, tax incentives for London tourists and the upcoming Mayoral election.  In particular, I raised my concerns about the current climate of abuse against people […]

January 2024 Newsletter

Dear Friend, Many thanks for taking the time to look at my latest newsletter for January 2024. 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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Alexander McLeod Primary School Visit

Great to visit Alexander McLeod Primary to hear from students about their Black History Month project on the Windrush scandal. I was so impressed with the student’s knowledge of the Windrush generation and their ability to communicate this important story that impacted so many people’s lives.  I was also interested to hear about the student’s […]