The Tories have showcased their true colours once again recently; attacking people with mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety as belonging to "sick note culture" and meriting exclusion from the welfare system.Rather than…
Rishi Sunak's inaction while a humanitarian disaster has unfolded in Gaza is nothing short of shameful. Today I challenged him at Prime Minister's Questions on why he continues to stand idly be while innocent civilians suffer in their…
Following the decision to relocate children's cancer services in South East England away from St George's Hospital, I met with the Health Secretary with a cross-party group of MPs to raise our concerns.When I visited the Pinckney Ward…
Eight years ago today, I was selected as the Tooting Labour candidate for the by-election caused by Sadiq becoming a candidate for Mayor of London. It has been a huge honour and privilege to serve as the representative for the community in…
The beginning of Mental Health Awareness week was marked by grim tidings that, for the first time in recorded history, the number of people on an waiting list for mental health treatment has hit 2 million. This is more than the combined…
Following a recent spot inspection of HMP Wandsworth by the Chief Inspector of Prisons. an Urgent Notification was issued to the Secretary of State for Justice, meaning that the Chief Inspector has serious and immediate concerns about the…
New data published by the Environment Agency recently revealed that sewage was pumped in our local rivers, the Graveney and Wandle, for over 700 hours last year. This is equivalent to the entire month of February and demonstrates this Tory…
History was made last Thursday as my friend and predecessor as MP for Tooting, Sadiq Khan, was re-elected for an unprecedented third term as Mayor of London.After weeks of hard graft, the result was a decisive victory for Sadiq and Labour…
As someone who grew up with and later overcame a stammer, I know all too well the difficulties and challenges that having one can bring. I was very glad and honoured to join Dermot and Alison on This Morning once again to talk about…
As someone who has had close friends and family members with eating disorders, I know just how damaging and dangerous they can be. I was proud to join my friend Hope Virgo at the Dump The Scales march to Parliament Square on Saturday with…
It was brilliant to speak at the Watercooler event in the ExCeL London today, for a discussion on mental health in Government and the NHS. Rather than railing against a "sick note" culture as Rishi Sunak has done recently, we must be…
As part of my previous work as Shadow Minister for Mental Health and in my capacity as an A&E doctor at St George's, I know firsthand the toll that working on the NHS frontline can take.Today, I asked the Government whether they will…
Yesterday, I was delighted to join CEN for their Healing our Broken Village Black Mental Health Conference at the New Testament Assembly church in Tooting.With continued racial disparities in sectioning and the use of community treatment…
The Tories' Rwanda Bill is one of the most shameful pieces of legislation in recent memory on both moral and practical grounds, which is why I voted 20 times against the Bill last night.It's simple, the Rwanda Bill is immoral and inhumane.…
As part of my former role as Shadow Minister for Mental Health, I worked very closely with Melanie Leahy and other campaigners affected by the terrible deaths in Essex mental health hospitals.The Terms of Reference for the inquiry into…
One of the most fulfilling parts of my role as your MP is helping local people solve problems and, in this case, save money.A Furzedown pensioner had been denied over £12,000 in backdated pension payments and Pension Credit, however…
I wish everyone in Tooting and beyond a peaceful and blessed Eid. My thoughts and prayers are especially with all those facing hardship and suffering at this time.
Making Wandsworth a greener and cleaner borough was a key policy in our campaign in the 2022 local elections, which is why I'm delighted that the new Labour administration in the Town Hall have now rolled out food waste recycling bins…
It is shameful that the Prime Minister continues to allow the sale of British weapons and military equipment to Israel.in breach of the UK's international commitments. I have been calling for a suspension of sales immediately and my…
It was fantastic to join Dermot and Alison on the This Morning medical segment again; this time to talk about rashes and what to look out for. Rashes can be difficult to see on darker skin tones and this can lead to delayed treatment and…
Together with my friend and colleague Marsha De Cordova, Labour MP for Battersea, I attended the Viva Palestina Supper Club to raise funds for the Medical Aid for Palestinians charity.The food and company were both excellent and all…
This morning, I invited residents from Tooting to share a cup of tea and a biscuit at my local coffee morning. As the local MP, I am here to help and my door is always open.It was such a pleasure to invite local residents to share a cup…
I was thrilled to join Dermot O'Leary and Josie Gibson for the health segment on This Morning today to talk about working as an emergency doctor in the NHS and when to seek help. Yes, A&E departments are under huge strain and pressure, but…
After more than a year of waiting, the Government has finally responded to the Joint Committee report on the draft Mental Health Bill.In that time, they kicked mental health into the long grass while patients continued to suffer.The…
Today, I joined Politics Live to discuss the Tories' botched Rwanda plan. The policy is an inhumane, unworkable gimmick - now they have blocked plans to protect victims of human trafficking and individuals who have supported our armed…
Today's announcement by NHS England that children's cancer services will be moved away from the world-class unit at St George's Hospital is profoundly disappointing.As a doctor, I am clear that this decision has not been made in the…
There was a huge turnout today for the Oxfam Lobby Day event calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. I was proud to join other MPs and charities calling for an unconditional, immediate ceasefire.Thank you to the charities who helped support it…
Tonight, I joined Robert Peston on ITV alongside Conservative MP, Paul Scully, Government Minister, Kevin Hollinrake and environmental campaigner, Fergal Sharkey to discuss the hot topics of the day. We chatted about the appalling comments…
Every corner of Wandsworth thrives with culture and creativity. Our art, food and history are what makes our community great.That's why I'm so proud that Wandsworth has been selected as London's Borough of Culture in 2025. Thanks to…