International Women’s Day  enabled us to celebrate and be grateful for the contribution to local and to national life of so many amazing women. With Seema Malhotra MP, I hosted an event in Hounslow where we recognised the achievements of around 40 local Women.  And, in Westminster, the Speaker hosted the annual 100 Women in Westminster celebration.    War in Iran:  I welcomed the Prime Minister's announcement confirming that the UK is not going to get dragged into the wider c

It is with great sadness that we learned that Cllr Junue Meah passed away this past weekend after a short illness. As well as being Hounslow's Deputy Mayor, Junue also owned the popular Spice of India restaurant on Whitton High Street, and was the Deputy General Secretary of the UK Bangladesh Caterers Association with which he had long been involved. My deepest condolences to his family and colleagues. The Middle East:  As I write we are several days into the horror of missil

2026 Will be the year   where constituents will see yet more positive changes in their day-today lives as a result of having Labour Government: ·       Hounslow Council  heard in December there will be a more generous grant settlement than they have received for 15 years – which means the Council will be able to better serve the community.   ·       Kew Bridge and Gunnersbury stations are a step closer to getting lifts. ·       Free Breakfast clubs for all primary children ar

IN THE COMMONS in November   The Transport Secretary launched the review of the airports national policy statement , covering just the third runway at Heathrow .   I challenged her  on the implications of the expansion on the UK’s legal climate commitments, on the need for rail access into the airport from the south, and on the cost increases to airlines and thus passengers.  She partially addressed one of those issues in her response to me     At Cabinet Office Questions I r

Conference Season . I was in the hall for the Prime Minister's speech, to hear his positive vision for our country - one that is tolerant and open, determined to get back on its feet after almost 15 years of public sector cuts and economic mismanagement. He reminded us of the work the Government has started only just over a year of being back in office; tackling family poverty, standing up to racism, investing in our children’s future and improving the rights of working peopl

IN THE COMMONS in July:   In the Chamber I asked the Government Minister to condemn Israel’s plans, illegal under international law, to...

In July One year of a Labour Government,   and in the last month alone we have seen a slew of announcements from Ministers demonstrating...

In May It’s been 10 fantastic years May 7th marked 10 years since I was first elected as Brentford & Isleworth’s Labour MP - definitely...

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