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As we enter December is is a joy to see the lights come on and the decorations go up as the community around Tooting, Balham, Furzedown and Earlsfield prepare for Christmas. Switch-on events are happening for Christmas lights at the following locations:
Wandsworth Town Festival The Christmas Festival will be a full day of festive fun. There is a market packed with great food and gifts, live performances, and families can visit Santa. Their will also be a charity raffle supporting Wandsworth Foodbank Date: Saturday 6th December Time: 10am to 5pm (switch-on at 4.30pm) Location: Southside Shopping Centre and the Ram Quarter  Local Churches and community groups are also coming together to celebrate the season. Some local favourites are back as well as some exciting new events:
 This morning at the Battersea Park War Memorial was a truly poignant moment as I joined our local community to pay our respects. Representing Tooting, it is always a profound honour to stand in remembrance of those who gave everything in service of our country.
Today serves as a vital reminder of the immense cost of conflict and the sacrifices made for the freedoms we cherish. These are not just names etched in stone, but individuals with families and stories from across our community that must never be forgotten.  Today, I was thrilled to host local residents at my coffee morning.
Over tea, coffee, and biscuits, we openly discussed what makes our community special. We also focused on practical steps to make it even better for everyone in Tooting. It was inspiring to hear so many thoughtful contributions. I am incredibly grateful to everyone who attended and shared their valuable views and ideas to improve our area. Today, I voted against the Government’s Bill on welfare reforms.
I believe there is scope to reform the current welfare system and I am supportive of various aspects of the Government's proposals, such as allowing people to try working without losing out. I also welcome the concessions made by the Government and will follow the legislation carefully at the next reading. While much of what the Government has announced in recent days - and indeed today - is welcome, the Bill as it is remains the same and has not been amended yet. I want to see an amended Bill before deciding whether it is possible to support it. The next vote is next week and I will follow it closely. Wishing everyone in Tooting and across the country a very Happy Passover today.  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 orders, more must be done to bring about much-needed change.  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 across the local area.
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.
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 everyone who has worked to make this happen.
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