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The incredible team at Wandsworth Food Bank work tirelessly to support families across our community. Their work is a genuine lifeline, ensuring no one has to go without. Right now, with so many struggling to put food on the table, their service is more vital than ever. This Christmas, they have launched an appeal to help local families. Your generosity can make a world of difference. Please consider donating if you are able. Every contribution goes directly towards helping a neighbour in need and shows the very best of our community’s spirit. Donate here!  The energy this weekend for the Wandsworth Labour campaign launch was fantastic. A brilliant turnout of local people showed the incredible spirit and determination we have to take the fight to the Tories and secure a better future for our community. It is always inspiring to see so many neighbours and friends ready to stand up for the values we share. Our campaign is built on a proven record of delivery. The Wandsworth Labour council has proudly kept council tax the lowest in the country, a vital support for families struggling through a cost-of-living crisis. This is what Labour in power looks like: competence, compassion, and a focus on putting residents first.  This summer, I am offering young people in the local area a chance to shadow my team and I for a week in Parliament and my local office! If you, or anyone you know, live in the local area and are aged between 18 and 25 with an interest in politics, please fill out an application form here.  Although there has been improvements to mail deliveries in Tooting, far too many people are still experiencing delays to their post. I met with posties and senior Royal Mail figures today to raise my concerns and find a solution that works for everyone. Royal Mail have agreed to make a concerted effort to reduce delays and ensure six-day service. I will be meeting with them again in a month's time to discuss what progress has been made.  Today marks 9 years since I was first elected as MP for Tooting. It has always been an immense honour to represent the community in which I was born and raised. Thank you to everyone who puts their faith in me to represent our area.
In a break from Westminster, I performed at the Furzedown Fun Day with my new band Parliament of Soul! The sun was shining, the people were smiling and, if I do say so myself, the entertainment was top class.
Watch me performing on my Instagram page here! May the spirit of Eid al-Adha bring love, compassion, and endless blessings to your life. Wishing a joyful and peaceful Eid to all observing in Tooting and around the world.  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.  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 following my intervention with the Department for Work and Pensions, this money was recouped. If you have a problem with your state benefits or pension, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me and I'd be happy to help.  Wandsworth Labour are freezing council tax for another year to help families through the cost-of-living crisis. At the same time, we're improving services and building a better Wandsworth.  |
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