In Parliament
Tour of Hybrid bus manufacturer in Brighton
Today I was in Brighton in my role as Shadow Minister for Buses and Local Transport. I had a great tour of @TheGoAheadGroup's new fleet of Geofencer...
Where are the zero emission buses?
In July, the Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, boasted to the House of Commons that 900 zero-emission buses were in production "right now". Now, he...
Future Mobility Hub launch
Good to speak at Go-Ahead London, London's largest bus operator, and Arup's launch event for Future Mobility Hubs this morning....
Zero Emission Buses conference
It was great to attend and speak at the Campaign for Better Transport, Zero Emission Buses conference at City Hall. A massive thank you to the Mayor...
Campaign against cuts to Universal Credit
Today I voted against this Government's disastrous plans to cut Universal Credit This cut will affect nearly 19,000 households in Ilford South. It...
My Speech for the Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle bill
I was glad to speak at the second reading for the very important Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Bill. Taxi and PHV...
Fighting the Government’s Universal Credit cuts
I spoke in Parliament against this Government's appalling attacks on the poorest in our society. The Government is set to reduce Universal Credit by...
My question in Parliament on education during Covid
I spoke out in Parliament today against the Government's terrible record on education through the pandemic. From a broken algorithm in 2020 to a...
Getting support for relatives in Afghanistan
I am being contacted by many constituents who are deeply concerned about their relatives in Afghanistan. If you live in Ilford South and require my...
Letter on Refugees from Afghanistan
I have written to the Foreign Secretary to ask him to urgently step up. We must expand the evacuation process for the families of British nationals...
IN CONSTITUENCY / VIEW ALL
Diwali at Singh Sabha
It was an absolute honour to visit Singh Sabha in Seven Kings tonight to celebrate Bandi Chore Divas and Diwali with...
COMMUNITY VOICE / VIEW ALL
Public Meeting to discuss issues in the York Road area
I hosted a public meeting recently to hear about concerns from residents and businesses in the area around York Road....
IN THE MEDIA / VIEW ALL
Plans for closure of Ilford Ambulance Station paused
It is great to hear the planned closure of Ilford ambulance station has been halted. However, I'm still concerned...
EVENTS+CAMPAIGNS / VIEW ALL
Meeting with Sheikh Hasina
It was an absolute privilege to attend a parliamentary reception this week with Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh...