Meeting with Luis Gilberto Murillo
It was a pleasure to meet with the Colombian Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo to discuss our the importance of our UK-Colombia partnership in tackling critical global challenges.
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Becoming a Patron of Erith Town FC
It was great to see Erith Town FC play against Croydon Athletic recently and witness their huge win.
Flood Resilience Taskforce Meeting
It was important to attend the first meeting of the Flood Resilience Taskforce, led by the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Airbus UK HQ Visit
It was an honour to open Airbus Helicopters new UK headquarters and meet some of their staff and apprentices.
Plumstead Open Studios Visit
Due to my Cabinet Office appointment, I’m sadly standing down as Chair of Labour Women’s Network after 5 wonderful years.
Attending the Ballad of Thamesmead
I had a fantastic time recently at the ‘Ballad of Thamesmead’ performance. This was part of the Greenwich and Docklands International Festival, and presented By Dante or Die Theatre
Emmaus Greenwich Visit
It was inspiring to visit Emmaus Greenwich in my constituency, the work that they do makes a real difference to people trying to overcome homelessness, giving them support, skills and the confidence to build a better life for themselves. This type of community work is so important, and I thank them and their companions for taking the time to speak to me about their experiences.
Met Office HQ Visit
It was fascinating to visit the Met Office HQ and learn more about one of the UK’s most essential public services. I met with staff and international partners to celebrate the pioneering work of the Space Weather Operations Centre that celebrates its 10th anniversary this month.
University of Greenwich Visit
It was great to speak to the senior leadership team at the University of Greenwich as I visited the Avery Hill Campus to discuss their plans to break down barriers for students, establish local community projects and their ambitions to lead the sector in social mobility.
August 2024 Newsletter
Dear Friends, Many thanks for taking the time to look at my latest newsletter for August 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 […]
