Following correspondence from many of my constituents in the area, I organised a public meeting in Bounds Green this evening. It was great to see representatives from the Council, City Hall, and the police join me to listen to constituent…
It was a pleasure to cut the ribbon at North London Hospice’s brand new shop in Wood Green today. Accompanied by a Living Well Centre, this new space will allow North London Hospice to continue their life changing work supporting local…
Time to get in the Christmas spirit! This afternoon, I joined Cllr Doug Taylor and the Mayor of Enfield to turn on the Christmas lights in Palmers Green. The wonderful Christmas tree and festive lights along Green Lanes bring some magic to…
This morning, I had the pleasure of visiting Tesco in Wood Green to meet Omar and Himat! I got to see their Winter Food Collection in action, supporting vulnerable communities here in Southgate and Wood Green. FareShare are collecting…
Please see below a letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care that I have signed calling for targeted prostate cancer screening for those with the highest risk and an end to the delays that are costing men their lives.
It was wonderful to attend Mitzvah Day Tea at the Southgate Progressive Synagogue today. With 301 mitzvahs or ‘good deeds’ done, this was an amazing community effort to support others. Well done to everyone involved! You can learn more…
If you are experiencing homelessness, or are concerned about someone who is, please read the below. StreetLink London If you or someone else is sleeping on the streets, use StreetLink to make a referral to a local rough sleeping Outreach…
Today, I had the pleasure of visiting Laurel Park School and meeting some wonderful students from the Sixth Form. As well as having a discussion on my role, we talked about their studies and I received a great tour of the building. I…
I attended a wonderful celebration today at Arnos Grove Post Office to mark 10 years of Murtaza and Erdal Gok as postmasters. They truly go the extra mile for our community and I was very pleased to thank them for all they do. If you’re in…
This morning, I visited my local post office to see Perry, the postmaster. It was great to catch up, and discuss the valuable contribution post offices make to our community and the range of services they can offer. The Government are…
On Saturday 15th November, there will be a boxing event at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. This event is likely to impact Haringey residents, so please stay up to date with the latest information provided by Haringey Council. You can find this…
Over the weekend, I have attended various different events to pay tribute to the bravery of those who fought for our freedom. On Sunday, I had the honour of laying wreaths at the war memorials in both Enfield and Wood Green to commemorate…
I have written to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology expressing my constituents’ concerns about digital ID. Please read the letter below.
Following concern from many constituents, I recently wrote to the Council and the Borough Commander about community safety in #Enfield. Last Friday, I organised for the Leader of Enfield Council, Cllr Ergin Erbil, and Cllr Doug Taylor to…
Today, I spoke in Edward Morello MP’s debate titled ‘Planned reductions in Official Development Assistance on international development.’ As the Chair of the APPG for Global Education, I will continue to champion the transformative power…
As part of UN80 celebrations, it was great to attend the unveiling of the newly restored birdbath in Broomfield Park’s Garden of Remembrance. The Enfield and the Barnet’s United Nations Association have worked hard to restore the birdbath,…
It was a pleasure to catch up with my constituent, Abi, in Parliament today with RoadPeace. Since her fiancé, Mithun, was tragically killed in a road crash last year, Abi has been tirelessly campaigning for improved road safety on The…
To mark World Teachers Day 2025, it was a pleasure to chair a roundtable on Teachers in Emergencies organised by the National Education Union and the APPG on Global Education, with powerful voice from Palestine and Ukraine. It was great to…
It was wonderful to visit West Grove Primary School in Southgate this morning. I received a tour of the primary school and met some fantastic pupils, and it is always a pleasure to talk to young people about their experience at school. It…
Today, it was my pleasure to attend the Haringey Rough Sleeping Summit. We must continue to listen to those directly affected by this issue, as well as housing and rough sleeping specialists, on what more can be done. With panels on…
Today, I joined Sarah and Aurora from the Bowes East Residents’ Association on a walkabout of the area. I am grateful to them for raising their concerns about the area, notably regarding the rain gardens and litter. I have since contacted…
Following correspondence from many constituents in Enfield, please see below the letter I have written to the Leader of Enfield Council to address concerns surrounding crime and community safety.
I am pleased to share that Pride in Place Impact Funding is coming to Southgate and Wood Green! I am delighted the Government have awarded both Enfield and Haringey £1.5m to support our high streets. I have been in touch with both local…
Please see the letter I sent below relaying the concerns of my constituents on the application for MERKUR Slots at Ground Floor, 12 The Broadway, Southgate Circus.
I believe that blue badge fraud is a disgrace. Disabled people must be able to access the parking they need. Today, I went out with the National Agency for Blue Badge Fraud Investigations and Cllr Susan Erbil, Cabinet Member for Planning…
As the Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Music Education, I attended a wonderful event today hosted by Anna Sabine MP highlighting the importance of music education and music hubs! It was great to meet passionate young…
I was delighted to join England legend Lucy Bronze in celebrating 25 years of the Football Foundation’s investment into the grassroots game yesterday. Since 2000, Southgate and Wood Green has benefitted from 99 grants worth £2.1m to…
This month is Children’s Cancer Awareness Month. Every day this month, 10 children will sadly be diagnosed with cancer. I attended the first meeting of the APPG on Cancer in Children and Young People, chaired by Richard Quigley MP, to…