Data from National Rail and the Rail Delivery Group has revealed a shocking rise in the number of late trains at Balham, Earlsfield, Tooting and Wandsworth Common stations.

Trains in the morning evening peaks, to and from Central London, have all seen a worsening of their "on-time percentage" in the last six months compared to the same period of 2023. The full breakdown of delays at each station is below.

It is shocking to see that, not only are trains late at some stations late half the time, but that there has been a steady decline from an already-unacceptable level of lateness last year. Particularly concerning are the figures at Tooting station, where over half of services were late despite there being only two services per hour on that line.

Some of the worst performing services include:
8:05 from Balham (8:07 from Wandsworth Common) to Victoria - 88% late (Southern)
18:12 from Waterloo to Earlsfield - 81% late (South Western)
8:21 from Balham to Victoria - 79% late (Southern)
8:40 from Balham (8:42 from Wandsworth Common) to Victoria - 76% late (Southern)
8:13 from Tooting to London Blackfriars - 70% late (Thameslink)

Local commuters deserve better than the shoddy service they are currently receiving from Southern, South Western and Thameslink. I look forward to the Government's plans to bring our local rail services back into public control, so that our trains are always run with the interests of the people who use them at heart.

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 which I was born and raised. My heartfelt thanks go out to everyone who has supported me on this incredible journey.

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.

Sending my best wishes to everyone in Tooting and around the world. I hope you have a blessed Ramadan.
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Special thoughts and prayers going to Palestinians and all Muslims around the world enduring hardship and suffering at this time.

​This week marks International Women’s Day. It’s a time to celebrate all the brilliant women who make our community, the incredible place it is.

Today, I brought together a group of fantastic leading women in business and community organisations. Their stories were inspiring and shows what women can do when we support each other. 

There is a disused council site on Swaffield Road which I want to see converted into a pocket park for local families. I was overwhelmed by the support that this plan has received. The petition has now been submitted to the council and will be reviewed.

Wandsworth Labour are freezing council tax for another year to help families through the cost-of-living crisis. 
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At the same time, we're improving services and building a better Wandsworth.

​My South London Press column is out today! As it was Valentine's Day this week, I wrote a love letter to my local area.

Across Balham, Earlsfield, Furzedown and Tooting, there is such an amazing range of people and culture locally.

Read my article here👇
https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/

Wandsworth is bursting with creativity and culture. Our art, food and history are what makes our community such a great place to live.

Today, Fleur Anderson, MP for Putney, and Marsha de Cordova, MP for Battersea, and I have written to Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to support Wandsworth’s bid to be London Borough of Culture 2025.