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A Personal Note on Covid-19 and Lockdown

Throughout this pandemic, I have shared Government instructions and guidance and urged you to stick to it. I have reflected over the weekend about whether to publish this letter, but I think I have a responsibility to be honest about my deep reservations about the increasing pace with which the…

Schools and Covid-19 – Ilford Recorder, May 2020

Like many parents and teachers in Redbridge, I am deeply concerned about the prospect of schools returning on June 1. In recent weeks I have heard from hundreds of parents, teachers, and others across the sector and the overriding message is clear: people want schools to re-open, but only when…

Demanding Protection for Transport Workers

Last week I was joined by a group of London MPs in writing to the Prime Minister to demand that transport companies are funded to provide workers such as bus drivers with protective equipment.

Virtual Iftar with FORMO

On Saturday, May 9, The Federation of Redbridge Muslim Organisations (Formo) held the virtual Iftar to connect people under lockdown to break fast together over the Zoom video app. I was very pleased to be able to take part in this event along with around 50 guests, including families, NHS…

Working to Bring Consitutuents Home

Over a month ago the Foreign Secretary announced a programme of repatriation flights to bring home the many UK nationals stranded abroad, yet I am still assisting many constituents who the Government have not helped to return home. This is not acceptable, I am becoming increasingly concerned about the welfare…

Stepping Up to The Dispatch Box

Today I stepped up to the dispatch box for the first time in my new role as Shadow Secretary to the Exchequer on Anneliese Dodds’ Shadow Treasury Team. I debated the increase of Employment Allowance, which will provide some welcome assistance to small businesses and charities. On behalf of the Labour…

Domestic Abuse

Today at Prime Minister’s Questions I raised the horrifying murder of two small children in our community on Sunday night. Our hearts go out to their poor mother, but there are no words that can bring comfort to her after such an outrage. She is being supported by specialist officers…

We Must Emerge as a Fairer Country – Ilford Recorder, April 2020

I’m missing people. The vast majority of my time is usually spent with lots of people: in parliament, in the constituency and in my spare time. So spending most of my time at home has been a challenge. Any fleeting moments of self-pity are quickly replaced by a feeling of…

Joining the Shadow Frontbench

After more than four years on the House of Commons Treasury Committee, I am absolutely delighted to be joining Keir Starmer’s frontbench in the shadow treasury team as Shadow Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury. My portfolio includes UK growth and productivity, the economic aspects of climate change, regional devolution, energy,…

Schools and Covid-19 – Ilford Recorder, May 2020

Like many parents and teachers in Redbridge, I am deeply concerned about the prospect of schools returning on June 1. In recent weeks I have heard from hundreds of parents, teachers, and others across the sector and the overriding message is clear: people want schools to re-open, but only when…

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