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 July 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 see so many fans of the sport there too.
Social Media Post on 23 July 2024:
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 under the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, The Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP, and alongside other Cabinet Office Ministers including Ellie Reeves MP, The Rt Hon Nick Thomas-Symonds MP and Georgia Gould MP.
I am deeply aware of what an immense responsibility it is to work in Government. I will work tirelessly to help deliver meaningful change and to improve the lives of working people and families up and down the country.
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The Prime Minister has asked me to join the @cabinetofficeuk and I am proud to step up to serve. Now begins the hard work of changing our country.
— Abena Oppong-Asare MP (@abenaopp) July 10, 2024
I’m thrilled to be working with @patmcfaddenmp @elliereeves @NickTorfaen @Georgia_Gould
Exciting times ahead! pic.twitter.com/KLK0Gaa12Y
Welcome to Abena Oppong-Asare MP @abenaopp appointed as a Parliamentary Secretary in the Cabinet Office pic.twitter.com/0ACXo28te1
— Cabinet Office (@cabinetofficeuk) July 9, 2024
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 was honoured to be sworn into Parliament as the MP for Erith and Thamesmead.
— Abena Oppong-Asare MP (@abenaopp) July 11, 2024
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.@UKParliament pic.twitter.com/dSaAvs6pfR
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 is unique, with a rich history and a dynamic demographic profile. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to each of you who participated in the electoral process. Your engagement and commitment to our community are what make Erith and Thamesmead a wonderful place to live and work.
As your MP, I will continue to advocate for the issues that matter most to you, from getting hospital and GP waiting lists down, to building a neighbourhood health service, employing additional mental health staff, improving maternity services and, campaigning for better housing to ensuring that our community remains a safe and inclusive place for all. I will also continue to advocate for better transport links for Erith and Thamesmead ensuring that our community is well-connected and well-served.
I am dedicated to addressing the challenges we face and seizing the opportunities that lie ahead. I look forward to another term full of opportunities and possibilities to serve you and put my best foot forward.
Thank you once again for your trust and support. Together, we can build a brighter future for Erith and Thamesmead.
Yours sincerely,
Abena Oppong-Asare MP
It was great to visit the Plumstead Health Centre this month and meet all the lovely and hardworking staff at South East London Mind. You can find out more about their work here.
It was wonderful to attend the opening of the new Gurdwara in Belvedere with the local Sikh community. Celebrating the important work that the Sikh community carry out and learning more about their faith was very special.
It was great to attend the Erith Town FC annual presentation evening and hand out well-earned awards to our local players, as well as recognising the massive amount of work that occurs behind the scenes.
Grassroots football is one of the key pillars of local communities, so celebrating their success is vital.
Up the Dockers!
This month, I thoroughly enjoyed attending the Africa Day of Celebration organised by Active Horizons. I was honoured to support an organisation who do so much to foster leadership and promote the voices of the African diaspora.
Every year, the Politics Home magazine recognises 100 Women in Westminster who are leading the way in politics and public life. It was an honour to be recognised as one of the hundred women making a difference, and to be selected amongst other women trailblazers. You can read more about this event here.
