Having worked in the region for more than a decade as a humanitarian doctor, I have been horrified to see the scale of death, destruction and human suffering caused by the Israeli onslaught against Gaza.
I have consistently stood up in defence of international law, calling for a ceasefire and pressuring our Government to take a stronger stance against the killing. Bills soaring, rents higher than ever and wages stagnant – after 14 years of Tory rule, are you really any better off today? We need a Labour Government to provide the economic stability that we desperately need.
Locally, Wandsworth Council have frozen Council Tax this year, providing a much needed relief to many local households. Nationally, only a Labour Government will provide economic stability and the 14 years of Tory chaos. Every week, I hear from young people who love our area but want Tooting to feel safer. Recently, we’ve successfully campaigned to triple the amount of neighbourhood police officers in Tooting and the Council has enhanced CCTV across the borough. The next Labour Government will put more police on our streets.
I have successfully campaigned for more neighbourhood police in Tooting – because I want everyone to feel safe in our community. Tooting is a great place to live but it could be better, which is why we’ve secured £3.5m to revamp Tooting Town centre.
We are in the midst of a climate crisis. Action is needed now to protect our planet. I am proud that Labour is leading the way on cleaning up our air and stopping the discharge of sewage into our rivers. |
When I work shifts in A&E at our local hospital, I see first-hand the impact of 14 years of Tory rule. Waiting lists longer than ever, patients being treated in corridors, children and teenagers unable to get a mental health appointment. Only Labour can end the cycle of decline and save our NHS.
I know that my NHS colleagues are working hard to provide the best for their patients, but they’re working with one arm tied behind their backs. Mortgages up, rents rising. I’ll work with Wandsworth Council, the Mayor and Labour Government to ensure we build genuinely affordable homes.
I know all too well that many people are paying more and more for their homes, leaving little left over for other essentials. With Labour in Government, we can get on with the job of working together to build the genuinely affordable homes that we so desperately need. Sending my children to schools in our community, I know all too well how lucky we are to have fantastic schools locally.
I am working with the Mayor to provide free school meals to every child, saving families money and empowering children to reach their potential. Labour will also provide provision for a mental health specialist in every school so that every child can receive prompt access to support. Locally we are lucky to enjoy the benefits of fantastic local tube, bus, train and cycle networks.
With Labour in charge in City Hall, fares have been frozen, the hopper fare introduced and night tube services have been brought in. Nationally, Labour will create Great British Railways to bring passenger rail services into public ownership. |