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School staffing shortages

Yesterday at Treasury Questions I asked ministers about the falling staffing in our schools despite the numbers of pupils in England rising by 137,000 on last year. I know from talking to Headteachers, teachers, governors and parents that schools feel under increasing financial strain. I’ll let you decide if the…

Uber court decision

The court has today granted Uber a 15 month licence. My statement in response follows, which says it all: “The decision by the court to grant Uber a 15 month licence will be received as a kick in the teeth to the thousands of licensed taxi drivers and minicab operators…

Question about children and gangs

Yesterday I asked Education Ministers what they are going to do about the shocking statistic that 30,000 10 to 15 year olds are involved in gangs and that, according to the Children’s Commissioner, many of them are groomed in Pupil Referral Units. You can watch the exchange below: https://www.facebook.com/wesstreetingmp/videos/1660156564033906/

Insecure work and the economy

Yesterday I spoke in a debate on insecure work and the gig economy. In my capacity as chair of the all-party parliamentary group on taxis, I have raised concerns about the taxi and private hire industry. For anyone in any doubt about the agenda of those companies and the way…

Big Iftar in Parliament

It was an amazing and historic night at the Speaker’s House yesterday for the first ever Big Iftar in Parliament. The Big Iftar brings people of different faiths together during Ramadan to share food and enjoy good conversation. As Co-Chair, I’m so proud of The APPG on British Muslims team for making…

Avanti Court Primary visit to Parliament

Yesterday pupils at Avanti Court primary school in Barkingside came to visit Parliament! They had a great time touring the Palace of Westminster and I enjoyed listening to them recite a wide range of facts they’d learned on their way around the House of Commons and House of Lords. Following…

Clore Tikva fundraiser

It was fantastic to join Clore Tikva School for their obstacle course fundraiser last Friday! The day was brilliantly organised and the children taking part clearly enjoyed themselves. The fact it raised over £4500 for the school is a real testament to the staff and parents who made it happen. You can…

Welcome to my website!

I am pleased to present my new revamped website, which should make it even easier for you to contact me and to keep up to date on my activities as your Member of Parliament. Please let me know what you think. Best wishes,

Commemorating Mullivaikkal

This week I attended a Tamils for Labour event in Parliament to mark Mullivaikkal. The events of the final weeks of the Sri Lankan civil war were among the most bloody and barbaric. We have a responsibility to honour the memory of the deceased and the disappeared and to continue our quest…