Happy Easter to everyone celebrating across the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.

Been out speaking to residents in West Heath ward this week.

It was fantastic to see the amazing post box toppers designed by Bostall Library Knit 'n Natterers in King Harold’s Way & by Teresa in The Pantiles. Thanks for your hard work which I know everyone appreciates 🐣

Sending best wishes to everyone across Barnehurst, Bexleyheath, Crayford, Northumberland Heath and Slade Green who are marking Good Friday. ✝️

Great to be joined for canvassing in Crayford by BBC London yesterday (for broadcast next week) & by @drrosena.bsky.social today.

We’re continually hearing that residents have been ignored by the Conservatives & welcome the investment our Labour Government is providing for Crayford 🌹

From my conversations on the doorstep, I am conscious people are still feeling the pinch in their family budgets. I welcome the following measures taken by the Government to put more money in people’s pockets, lower bills and support families.

🌿 Happy Palm Sunday to all who are celebrating. 🌿

May this Holy Week bring peace and renewed hope to you all.

Huge thanks to colleagues from Canterbury Labour Party for joining us today on the doorstep in West Heath ward.

Good conversations with residents about issues relating to speeding & policing. Pleased to hear support for investment in local GP surgeries & school based nurseries.

Warm wishes to all those marking the end of Ramadan wishing you a day filled with peace and happiness. Eid Mubarak.

Thanks to everyone who came to our Crayford coffee afternoon. Great to discuss key issues such as policing, housing & local traffic management. I'll be hosting coffee mornings across Bexleyheath & Crayford, if you’d like to come along, email daniel.francis.mp@parliament.uk

Great conversations on the doorstep in West Heath ward at the weekend.

Good feedback on increased frequencies on B11 route since January, earlier services on 301 from July, alongside investment in Little Heath and King Harold’s Way surgeries & thanks for my work on potholes.

Great to be out with Labour’s West Heath Action Team members Ahmad, Katty & Ray at the weekend discussing local issues including policing.

Met loads of Brampton School parents with lots of great feedback about the Government’s investment opening a new school based nursery.

While Parliament is on recess this week, I’m catching up with constituents, businesses and correspondence.

Yesterday, I was out in Northumberland Heath with Councillor Baljeet Gill and Temilola Stewart with positive support for them both and their work locally.

An honour to join my old friend Tom Jones and the Mayor of Bexley for his 108th Birthday celebrations in Barnehurst this afternoon.

I spoke in Parliament to put on the record his contribution to our local community, including his life long commitment to @unitetheunion.bsky.social and the @labouruk.bsky.social which he joined under Prime minster Sir Clement Attlee. Wishing you a very Happy Birthday.

Today I want to wish local Bexleyheath & Crayford resident, Tom Jones a very Happy 108th Birthday! I've had the pleasure of knowing Tom since his early 80s. I am honoured to send him many happy returns as a friend, and as my oldest constituent.

Great to be out in West Heath ward today talking to residents. Good to hear lots of positive support for local improvements including increased frequencies on B11 route, investment in Little Heath and King Harold’s Way surgeries and new school based nursery at Brampton Academy.

🚗At Transport Questions, I asked the Secretary of State to confirm the authenticity of claims made by the London Borough of Bexley they have the 7th best roads in England.

🟠I received confirmation there is no ranked list & no data to substantiate council's claim alongside its "Amber" rating.

A huge thank you to @danfrancis02.bsky.social, @charleyo.bsky.social, @anyasizer.bsky.social and @danihpayne.bsky.social for a thoughtful and wide ranging discussion at today's @smfthinktank.bsky.social panel event on SEND reform.

Please see my statement below following tonight’s Parliamentary Labour Party meeting.

Celebrating Britain’s winter sport success ahead of the Winter Olympics & Paralympics starting this week. I met Lizzy Yarnold & Kelly Gallagher, whose achievements in skeleton racing & skiing shaped winter Olympic & Paralympic history. Wishing Team GB all the best of luck!

Great to be out on the doorstep in Northumberland Heath Ward this morning with our council candidates Cllr Baljeet Gill and Temilola Stewart.

Lots of support for the work of Bexley Labour Councillors and pledges of support for the council elections on May 7th.

I spoke in Parliament during the Property Service Charge debate, putting on record my residents experience, and I called for greater protections and regulation. Find out more about my campaign for leaseholders here www.danielfrancis.uk/leaseholders.

I will continue to campaign for residents against these often unjustified, unexplained, and unaffordable charges. In the last year I've organised public meetings for residents in Vickers Green, Park East and East Side Quarter and I will continue to speak out about these spiralling costs.

Leaseholder service charges are spiralling out of control.
Residents have contacted me after being hit with shocking bills:
➡ 70% increase in one year (from £1,800 to £3,200)
➡ £5,000 to empty a dog bin
➡ £1,000 for CCTV that doesn’t exist
➡ Charges for a gym that hasn’t been built

I am pleased to see greater the announcement today that include:
🏠Ground rent capped at £250 year
🏠Ground rent reduced to £0 over time
🏠Right to move to commonhold
🏠More control over your building and bills
🏠No losing your home over small debts

I’ve continued to campaign for greater protections for leaseholders, raising the issue of sprialling service charges in Parliament impacting residents in Vickers Green, Park East & Eastside Quarter. I'll keep making the case for greater protection & regulations for leaseholders.

Holocaust Memorial Day is a day to reflect on the prejudice that sadly remains in our society and the catastrophic impact of prejudice and persecution.

On this day, we come together to remember the persecutions of the past and stand against hatred and prejudice in the present.

I signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day.

A moment to remember the six million Jewish men, women and children murdered during the Holocaust, as well as the millions more murdered under Nazi persecution.

Last week I joined 61 Labour Members of Parliament in signing
@fredthomasuk.bsky.social's letter, calling on the Government to raise the minimum age for access to social media platforms to 16 years old. I welcome the consultation to consider protections for children & young people.

Had a fantastic night at Christmas tree light switch on at Midfield Parade, Mayplace Road East.

The switch on was led by my friend Tom Jones who is 107 & the Mayor of Bexley. Thanks to Vespresso for sponsoring the tree & Laura Clifford for her work to arrange the event. 🎄