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A second Opposition Debate was held on 29 January about homelessness. The national shame of high and rising homelessness is a direct result of decisions made by successive Conservative Governments: a steep drop in investment for affordable homes, crude cuts to housing benefit, reduced funding for homelessness services, and a lack of action to help
On 29 January, we held our first Opposition Day Debate. Parliament debated our motion on cuts to policing. The Tories have presided over a rise in serious violent crime, with key crimes such as knife crime still rising following extensive cuts to the police, PCSOs and police civilian support staff. Instead of fulfilling their duty,
In the week which marked the 755th anniversary of the first de Montfort Parliament, I responded to a Business Statement on Thursday 23rd January 2020.
I recently visited the Gurdwara in Pleck to celebrate the engagement of two constituents. Congratulations to the married couple on what was a joyous occasion – wishing them all the best for the future!
On Saturday 18 January, I attended the launch of Faith Meeting Faith at Expressions Café (73 Bridge Street, WS1 1JQ) which seeks to promote dialogue, friendship and understanding in our community. Faith Meeting Faith will become a place of welcome each month for people of whatever background, where conversations and coffee will lead to new
The theme for this year’s commemoration is ‘Stand Together’.
I responded to the second Business Statement of the New Year on 16 January 2020, pressing the Government to step up its efforts to bring Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe home. You can read my speech in full below:
During the first week back in Parliament, I responded to the Business Statement on 9 January 2020. You can read my speech in full below: