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.
Was great to be at the BATCA Community Awards celebrating the heroes who strive to make our area better.
Up to 86,000 people could die in Gaza in the next 6 months due to war, disease and starvation. There’s one latrine for every 500 people and only 4 trucks of aid per day.
At the International Development Select Committee, we heard evidence about the appalling humanitarian situation from experts working on the ground. The Committee published our report on the ongoing crisis. You can read more about it here
Today I met with the Prison Officers Assocation from Wandsworth Prison and Battersea and Wandsworth TUC to discuss the brutal conditions officers face.
They told me about appalling conditions with three assaults on staff every day. This simply can’t go on - the Govt must get a grip on the crisis in our prisons. When I look at myself in the mirror, I want to be proud of the person looking back. We have a moral responsibility to stop more innocent people being killed. That is why I am voting for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. See my speech in full here: 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. 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/ Sunak pledged to grow the economy but instead we entered recession.
He can no longer credibly claim that his plan is working. It’s time for a fresh start under a Labour Government. Tonight, I spoke to Channel 4 News about the appalling conditions faced by staff and inmates in Wandsworth Prison. This can't go on. The Government urgently needs to get a grip on the crisis in our prison system instead of pretending that nothing is wrong. |
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