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The death of 74 children in temporary accommodation since 2019 is a devastating indictment of a broken housing system.
At PMQs today, I asked the Prime Minister to help Council's urgently raise standards with extra funding so that every single child can have the decent home they deserve - temporary or otherwise.
The internet offers incredible opportunities, but we have a duty to ensure it is a safe space for our children. As the former Shadow Minister for Mental Health, I know the profound impact social media can have on young people’s wellbeing.
Many of you in Tooting have contacted me recently, raising your concerns and calling for a potential social media ban for under-16s. This is a complex debate, and it is vital that your voices are heard. To ensure my work in Parliament reflects our community's views, I want to hear from you. Please share your thoughts here. The incredible team at Little Village HQ are a lifeline for so many families across Tooting. It was inspiring to visit them again and see the amazing support they provide. Right now, they urgently need specific items: toothpaste, brushes, sanitary pads, sleeping bags for babies (0-6 months), and toddler bed sheets. If you are able to help, please drop any donations at their hub on Tooting High Street. Our community's generosity can ensure no family goes without the basics.  Today I visited the Ronald McDonald House at St George's Hospital today for Christmas Jumper Day, it was a real pleasure. From my work in A&E, I understand the immense strain families are under when a child is critically ill. The RMHC team works incredibly hard to provide a ‘home away from home’, offering vital support during these unimaginable times. This service is a lifeline, allowing parents to remain close. Please consider donating to their "Christmas Comforts" campaign to bring some festive relief. You can donate online here.  In the Chancellor's budget announced today, I was pleased to see this Labour Government finally scrap the two child benefit cap. This announcement will massively alleviate child poverty, instantly taking almost half a million children out of poverty.
This is a change that I and many others have campaigned for a long time to achieve.  Today, I was proud to visit Fircroft School and meet local students. They asked some really insightful questions on how Parliament functions, my route to becoming a doctor and shared their ideas on how to make our fantastic community even better!
It was wonderful to attend the Furzedown Project Christmas Party with a great carol performance from local children from Penwortham Primary School. Truly brilliant to see the community come together ahead of Christmas. 
All too often, children are stuck on long waiting lists for mental health treatment and thousands of people are having their referrals closed before an appointment.
This Tory Government caused the crisis in mental health services - when will they fix it?
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