Students from two Hammersmith schools recently met researchers to learn about a career in cancer research at one of the regular 'Careers in Cancer Research' events held by The Institute of Cancer Research. A brilliant event, I'm sure they were inspired!
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It was great to see the Horticultural Trades Association in Parliament this week – I’m backing the Environmental Horticultural sector including the HTA members in my constituency. #PlantsinParliament
On Monday I attended the Liaison Committee, made up of Select Committee Chairs. I had the opportunity to question the PM on the current situation in the Middle East & the implications for international law. You can see my questions Q83 -Q92 here:
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It has been a busy month in Hammersmith and Chiswick and in Parliament, have a read about what I've been up to👇
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The Fulham Symphony Orchestra will be performing their Spring Concert on Saturday 21st March. Do go along if you can, I'm sure it will be a brilliant evening!
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On Saturday 21st of March the wonderful Addison Singers will be performing their Spring Classical Concert, it is sure to be a wonderful evening!
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Yesterday I spoke in the second reading debate of the Courts and Tribunals Bill. See my speech here👇
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Last week I met with @lobularbcuk.bsky.social & learned that Lobular Breast Cancer is the second most common breast cancer, yet many have never heard of it. It grows more like a spider’s web, making it hard to detect. You can download LBCUK's leaflet here: lobularbreastcancer.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Culture House opened last May in Hammersmith. It shares the stories of the British Somali community & aims to create a platform for cultural exchange & understanding. Brilliant news that it now has funding from the Loved and Wanted Community Fund. culturehouse.org.uk
119 UK Parliamentarians call for further sanctions on Israel and a total ban on all trade and interaction with illegal Israeli settlements in letter to @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social following yet further illegal Israeli government measures in the occupied State of Palestine. caabu.org/news/news/11...
Have a read about what has been going on recently in Hammersmith & Chiswick and in Parliament. My February newsletter 👇
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Wishing all those observing Ramadan or Lent a rewarding month of fasting, praying and giving. #Ramadan2026 #Lent2026
I am dismayed that the Halifax branch in Hammersmith will be closing on the 28th of May. Meanwhile Nationwide has pledged to keep local branches including the Hammersmith one open until at least 2030.
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As well as replacing juries with a single judge in some criminal trials, the Govt intend to increase magistrates’ sentencing powers. I asked at JQs if the Govt intend that district judges sitting alone will be able to sentence offenders up to 24 months.
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Marking Holocaust Memorial Day in LBHF with survivors and local schools. A very moving event curated by Councillor Laura Janes.
Have a read about what has been going on recently in Hammersmith & Chiswick and in Parliament. My January newsletter 👇
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Thousands of homes have been hit by water supply issues, I raised this with the Minister today. Last night's burst water main and hundreds of smaller bursts in the recent cold weather are the legacy of Thames Water’s failure over not years but decades.
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There has been a major disruption to water supply in west London due to a burst water pipe. You can see updates from Thames Water below but please be assured I am following up with them directly.
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Evidence suggests civil & family legal aid in particular are in a dire position. There have been increases in housing & immigration fees, but I asked the Secretary of State what plans he has to review legal aid fees, particularly in civil & family law.
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‘Preventable’ is at SCRUM studios until Wednesday. A walk-through installation on state-related deaths created by Sînziana Cojocărescu (BÈZNĂ Theatre) in response to the INQUEST archive. More information available here:
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Last night we met in Lyric Square, Hammersmith to light the first Chanukah candle as we do every year. We remembered those killed and injured in the atrocity in Sydney and we reaffirmed our commitment to hope and unity in the face of such horror.
The annual Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham Carol Concert is this evening at 7pm! It is sure to be a wonderful evening, tickets and more information available here: giving.give-star.com/event/age-uk...
Brilliant local charity The Upper Room, is raising money as part of BigGive's Christmas Challenge for their UR4Driving project. Until 12pm on 9th December all donations are doubled! Find out more information about the project and how to donate here:
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Today is World Aids Day. We all have a role to play in stopping HIV. By raising awareness, supporting prevention, and ensuring access to treatment, we can achieve zero new transmissions. Together, we can make it happen.
#WorldAIDSDay #EndHIV #HIVAwareness
Have a read of what I've been up to in Parliament and in Hammersmith & Chiswick. My November newsletter👇
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80 Parliamentarians demand UK government act to stop Israel's settler violence and forced dispossession of Palestinians in communities like Umm al Khair
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The brilliant Addison Singers will be performing on the 6th of December, I'm sure it will be a wonderful evening!
More information and tickets available here - www.addisonsingers.com/event/addiso...
The wet wipes cleared from 'Wet Wipe Island' in the Thames by Hammersmith show the scale of the issue of wet wipes polluting our rivers. We're banning plastic in wet wipes which is a huge win for our rivers, ocean and wildlife!
Moving and well-attended Remembrance services at Chiswick and Shepherds Bush War Memorials on Sunday. Thanks to all who organised and took part.