Summer Festival at Shrewsbury House
I had a wonderful time at the Summer Festival at Shrewsbury House on August 2nd. It was such a great lineup of live music, with some brilliant local beers from Bexley Brewery, and tasty food from the Garden Cafe!
Entries by Abena Oppong-Asare MP
Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice Visit
I am honoured to be a patron of the Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice. So I was delighted that the Hospice was one of my first visits since my re-election. This year marks the Hospice’s 30th anniversary and they have been recognising everyone who has helped them get to this point. Following the visit, I have […]
Dosa and Sambal Express Visit
Great to have some down time this evening. Lovely food at the Dosa & Sambal Express in Plumstead in Greenwich. Chicken Masala Dosa, Chilli Paneer, Egg and Fish Roll and Mango Lassi was lush. The only problem is my eyes are bigger than my belly!
Parkfest at Bostall Gardens
It was lovely to be at Parkfest at Bostall Gardens last Sunday with the Mayor of Greenwich, Cllr Jit Ranabhat, and Cllr Ann-Marie Cousins. Great to meet so many families and local businesses there and I want to thank Bostall Gardens Friends Group for organising such a great community event. Social Media Post on 22 […]
Erith and Woolwich Kabaddi Tournament 2024
I want to thank the Erith & Woolwich Kabaddi Club for organising this year’s Erith and Woolwich Kabaddi Tournament on Winns Common. I attended last year and so it was great to come again and to be joined by the Mayor of Greenwich, Cllr Jit Ranabhat, and Cllr Baljeet Singh Gill, on the day and […]
Abena appointed Parliamentary Secretary in the Cabinet Office
Following the election of a Labour Government on 4 July 2024, I am pleased to confirm that I have been appointed to the position of Parliamentary Secretary in the Cabinet Office. In this role, I will work inside the Cabinet Office on cross-government delivery and implementation of the Government’s priorities. I’m pleased to be working […]
Abena sworn in as MP for Erith and Thamesmead
This week, I was honoured to be sworn into Parliament as the MP for Erith and Thamesmead for the second time. I look forward to serving all the residents of our constituency throughout the course of this Parliament. Thanks again to all those who supported my campaign. Tweet on 11th July 2024: This week, I […]
Abena thanks constituents following re-election as MP for Erith and Thamesmead
Dear Constituents of Erith and Thamesmead, I am honoured and grateful for your trust and support by re-electing me as your Member of Parliament. Serving as your representative in the House of Commons is a privilege I do not take lightly, and I am committed to continuing to work tirelessly on your behalf. Our constituency […]
Speaking at NHS Confederation’s Annual Mental Health Conference
Many thanks to NHS Confederation for inviting me to speak to their annual Mental Health Conference in Leeds on the urgent need to invest in our mental health services. It was also important to learn about the innovative approaches taken at Leeds Synergi to tackle ethnic inequalities in mental health.
April 2024 Newsletter
Dear Friends, Many thanks for taking the time to look at my latest newsletter for April 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 […]
