This constituent couldn’t travel until he knew the outcome of his application. We helped guide him through the process and contacted the Home Office on his behalf.
He has gone to be with his mother for her surgery. I am pleased to know that she will not be on her own.
Out today with the Beckton team talking to local people about issues in their area.
The sun was out and it’s always good to be out catching up in my old council ward.
LFPME welcomes the ceasefire agreed between Israel and Lebanon yesterday. We ask the international community to use every diplomatic channel to hold all parties to this agreement. (1/5)
There are still families in East London who rely of the support and kindness of others. Our faith communities play an important role in providing that.
Today, I asked whether the Church will continue its good work across the community and faiths to preserve that strong network of support.
A £150,000 share of the Creative Foundation Fund with be going to ‘Certain Blacks’ a local organisation that supports artists and organises events and festivals.
This is part of the Government’s £1.5 billion investment through the Arts Everywhere Fund.
It was good to celebrate another year of good work at the West Silvertown Foundation.
It’s always great to speak with volunteers and hear about all the ways they’ve supported our community.
Happy Vaisakhi to everyone celebrating in West Ham and Beckton!
Wishing you all the best for the new season.
Happy Nepali New Year West Ham and Beckton!
All the best for the year ahead.
Happy Tamil New Year to all in West Ham in Beckton
Wishing you all the best for the upcoming year!
নতুন বছরের শুভেচ্ছা Notun bochorer shubhechha
Happy Bengali New Year to all in West Ham and Beckton!
The cases I help with are often urgent, every day we speak to people in our community who are vulnerable and under significant stress.
This flat will be a new start for this constituent and their family, I am pleased that we were able to support them at a difficult time.
Door knocking in Canning Town this weekend with the local team.
Out and about this afternoon talking to residents about local issues in West Ham with the local council team.
Picked up lots of casework with constituents which we will follow up next week.
This week, I dropped into a session at local charity, Space4me. They support young people with additional needs and disabilities with work and employment.
It was great to join in with some of the session and to hear about Space4me’s impact.
The Mayor of London is investing £30million in youth clubs including here in Newham.
This is after decades of austerity have seen clubs and programmes disappear.
The 'Youth Lates' programme will give young Londoners a place to go after school, in the evening and at weekends.
I recently visited the Post Office Cash Hub that serves East London. We spoke about access to cash, the impact of street bank closures and cash infrastructure and movement.
I also had a briefing on how to recognise counterfeit notes by texture and quality and by using features like holograms.
Newham College is due to receive approx. £3.1m
Part of the Labour Government’s £1.7bn college modernisation programme aimed at creating the best environment for students.
The college will be given the flexibility to decide how the funding is spent so it can be directed where it is needed most.
Wishing everyone in West Ham & Beckton and beyond a very happy and peaceful Easter.
I held a drop-in for leaseholders in Hallsville Quarter with local councillors.
Residents were pleased to hear about planned leasehold and ground rent reforms but concerned about rising service changes.
I’ve been working with local leaseholder groups and will continue to push for further changes.
Wishing a peaceful and blessed Good Friday to all in West Ham & Beckton.
We supported this family through their case with HMRC and the DWP. They will now receive all of the money that they are entitled to.
This will make a huge difference, I am pleased that we were able to help.
March was another busy month of helping constituents.
From now on, I will also be sharing individual casework wins, showing the stories behind the numbers.
Examples of the issues that people in West Ham and Beckton are facing and the outcomes that we have been able to secure for them.
Happy Passover to all in West Ham and Beckton!
I recently attended the ground breaking of the new Docklands data campus.
London is moving east, and it was good to see an example of this with this significant investment in our community.
I was glad to be there right at the beginning, I will keep up with developments.
I recently visited City Airport with Minister @keirmathermp.bsky.social
It was great to meet staff again and to talk about noise pollution, skills development, safety and sustainability.
It was also an opportunity to discuss growth plans and their possible impact on residents.
Out in Canning Town today with local councillors talking to the local residents. And we beat the rain!
Constituents often contact me with visa, passport or immigration questions. I cannot guarantee a positive outcome but if we can help you we will.
Please get in touch if you are struggling.
Two men pose with table of chocolate Easter eggs.
I was happy to contribute to the Kevin Jenkins Easter Egg Appeal delivered by Ambition Aspire Achieve.
Children across Newham will get a treat this Easter thanks to their hard work and your generosity.
There’s still time to donate:
justgiving.com/campaign/easte…
I joined @kfcuki.bsky.social in Beckton on their litter pick for the Great British Spring Clean.
Keeping our community and especially our greenspaces clean makes them better places to live and to work and so it’s really positive to see local businesses get involved.
@keepbritaintidy.bsky.social
On my visit to Sofia, I met with businesses keen to build on their trade relationship with the UK.
I recently asked whether the Government would consider looking at markets in Eastern Europe, especially as we have active business communities including in West Ham and Beckton.
