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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 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. I have written to the CEO of Wandsworth Council and the Department for Business and Trade to highlight the challenges facing our local high street. Tooting Town Centre is a vital hub for our community, but I know a number of shops had left our high street recently. I urged them to provide more support for Tooting, ensuring our local businesses can thrive and continue serving residents across the constituency.  It's finally Friday and what better way to prepare for the weekend than by reading my latest column in the South London Press. Read my article on the steps Labour are taking, both nationally and locally, to tackle the housing crisis here. 
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.
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.
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. At the same time, we're improving services and building a better Wandsworth.  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. 
Today, I brought together officials from Wandsworth Council and Wandsworth Police to discuss what we can do to make Tooting Broadway a safer, cleaner and more vibrant place to live and work.
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