Labour-run Wandsworth Council has decided to freeze Council Tax for a fourth consecutive year!

This decisive action means that local people will continue to pay the lowest Council Tax in the country, providing much-needed stability and relief.

This freeze is a powerful example of Labour in power delivering tangible support for our communities. It shows a clear commitment to putting residents first, proving that the council and Wandsworth Labour are on your side.

​Today marks 37 years since the Clapham Junction rail disaster, a tragedy that took 35 lives and injured hundreds more.

​In the face of such devastation, the spirit of our community shone through. The swift, courageous actions of students and staff from Emanuel School and Wandsworth Council offered vital aid to those in need. On this solemn anniversary, my thoughts are with all those whose lives were forever changed. We will always remember.

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.

​The news that two prisoners were mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth is profoundly alarming. For residents across Tooting and the wider community, this incident raises urgent questions about public safety and undermines confidence in the justice system.

Following these deeply concerning reports, I have immediately written to the Justice Secretary and the Home Secretary demanding a thorough investigation into this serious security failure. Local people deserve answers and to know what measures will be implemented to prevent this happening again.

​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.

​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.

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.