Islamaphobia Awareness Week

Islamaphobia Awareness Week

Thank you to Afzal Khan MP for hosting this event in parliament, coinciding with the UN’s first International Day to Combat Islamophobia. Hate crimes targeting Muslims rose by 28% in 2022. We must do everything we can to end the scourge of...
Sikh Welfare Society Gala

Sikh Welfare Society Gala

I enjoyed a very warm welcome from so many friends and acquaintances at the annual Sikh Welfare Society Gala dinner, celebrating the philanthropy of many Sikh-run businesses across Ilford and Redbridge. The inspiring work of the Welfare Society, both in Ilford and...
Christian Aid Tackle The Climate Crisis

Christian Aid Tackle The Climate Crisis

It was great to meet former Archbishop John Sentamu from Christian Aid to discuss the climate crisis and its impacts during Climate Action Week. At a time when global poverty is on the rise, we as a country must do more, starting with renewing Britain’s 0.7%...
Salvation Army Ilford

Salvation Army Ilford

Earlier today I met with Ministers and staff – Panna and Abigail, who do such inspirational work- at The Salvation Army in Ilford. We had a long and often heartbreaking conversation about the plight of refugees and many with no recourse to public funds, living...
Eid at Bhairab Bangladeshi

Eid at Bhairab Bangladeshi

I had the pleasure of celebrating Eid at the Bhairab Bangladeshi community, at a huge event in Chadwell Heath part of Ilford South. I gave a speech to members of the Italian and Spanish Bengali community who now reside in the UK, presented awards to talented...