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Terrorist Attack in Christchurch, New Zealand

This morning, I spoke in the House of Commons about the appalling terrorist attack in Christchurch and I want to convey the same message to you and our Muslim community in Redbridge: those of us who know the Muslim community understand why this attack and loss of life will be…

Raising Knife Crime with the Home Secretary

Our community is reeling from the murder of 20 year old Che Morrison, stabbed to death outside Ilford station last Tuesday, the stabbings on Woodford Avenue on Thursday that left one teenager lucky to be alive, and the murder of Romford teenager Jodie Chesney a day later. Yesterday I challenge…

Visit My Mosque Day

A big thank you to South Woodford Mosque and Redbridge Islamic Centre for their warm welcome today as part of #VisitMyMosque Day – organised by The Muslim Council of Britain. I’m proud to represent such a diverse community in Redbridge and proud of the contribution that Muslims make to every aspect of our…

Visiting the Royal Marines in Norway

This year I’m taking part in the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme – a programme that gives MPs the chance to spend time with one of our forces to learn more about what life is like for the people who serve our country, as well as a bit more about defence.…

William Torbitt Campaign Success

I’m really glad parents and staff have won on William Torbitt! This is a testament to the school’s leadership, staff and governors who’ve worked so hard to address the weaknesses identified by Ofsted, with the support of the local authority. This is also a victory for people power and I’d…

Statement on The Independent Group

Wes Streeting, Member of Parliament for Ilford North, said: “I am heartbroken at the circumstances that have led to seven good colleagues leaving the Labour Party. “Mike Gapes has been my friend and mentor for nearly two decades and I hope he will remain my friend for many years to…

The Future of William Torbitt Primary School

I’ve written to the Education Secretary about the future of William Torbitt Primary School. The school’s recent Ofsted inspection confirms it is a good school and that the leadership are doing a great job in addressing some of the weaknesses identified last year. Parents don’t want to see William Torbitt…

Police ‘Bobbies on the Beat’ Campaign

£1 billion cut from the Metropolitan Police, police numbers at the lowest in three decades, violent crime at its highest, knife offences at the highest since records began. Last night I voted against the proposed Police Grant because it fails to give us the funding we need for policing in…

King George Hospital Update

It’s been a long fight – and one I’ve helped to lead – so I’m delighted and relieved that it looks like the threat of closure of our A&E at King George Hospital will be finally lifted. Next week a proposal to lift the closure will be considered by the…

Barkingside 21 Speech

An edited version of the speech given by Wes Streeting MP to Barkingside, hosted on PoliticsHome, is below: There is a democratic deficit at the heart of Brexit. People were told to vote Leave to take control, yet so many Leave voters are looking at Theresa May’s handling of the…

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