Entries by The Office of Abena Oppong-Asare MP

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Speaking up for hard-hit local hospitality businesses in Parliament

Hospitality businesses in Erith and Thamesmead have had an enormously difficult year. On Wednesday 24 March, the House of Commons held a debate to consider support for the hospitality industry during this pandemic. I spoke at the debate, highlighting the enormous difficulties our local businesses have faced. Not only have they been closed for many […]

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Celebrating local women in Parliament for International Women’s Day

On 8 March we marked International Women’s Day 2021. I used the parliamentary debate on IWD, held on 11 March, to celebrate local women making a difference in our community. They included Dr Sam Parrett OBE, principal of London and South East Education Group, who has done so much to ensure that young people were […]