Good to meet students from Leyton Sixth Form College Debate club on Monday in parliament! It was great to talk to students on what matte

Last week I visited Gwyn Jones Primary School in Leytonstone where I met with the Headteacher Mrs Boutalbi and students in Year 6.

It was great to meet with Wanstead High School students after their tour of Parliament last week. Thanks to the School Council and Mr Wood f

On Friday 7 March, I was in Parliament to support the Protection of Children (Digital Safety and Data Protection) Bill. Unfortunately, I...

Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting Nightingale Primary School alongside Cllr Jo Blackman and Headteacher Clare Lynam. It was fantastic

This week, the Defence Select Committee heard from Minister Alistair Carns regarding upcoming changes to the Armed Forces Covenant. The Cove

It was a privilege to visit JLGB HQ and see firsthand the amazing work they’re doing in our community. From local skills clubs to leadersh

On Friday, I had the pleasure of attending The J.O.Y. Project’s Community Recruitment Fair at The Junction in Leytonstone. It was an incredi

This is my submission for Defence Industrial Strategy. This submission addresses critical STEM skills shortages in the UK defence sector.

I had the privilege of visiting George Tomlinson School, where I met with the headteacher and senior leadership team to discuss how we can h

Today I have been honoured to be appointed UK Trade Envoy to Southern Africa. This role will enable me to do more to serve our country, incl

Proud to support Royal British Legion's incredible work supporting veterans. This week I had the privilege of meeting Team UK's Vice-Captain

It was a true honour to meet His Majesty King Charles III at a reception in Fellowship Square alongside Waltham Forest Council and the mayo

It was great to host the Labour African Network Christmas reception this week.

Happy to attend the 241 Wanstead & Woodford Squadron RAF Cadets presentation and awards evening this week!

This week, I wrote in The Mirror about the dire state of service accommodation. Nationally, two thirds of service homes need extensive refur

This week the Defence Select Committee took evidence on the ongoing war in Ukraine from Dr Patricia Lewis, Former Director of the Internatio

Please to meet with Sport’s Minister Stephanie Peacock this week! We discussed Leyton Orient Football Club and our ambitions for the Footbal

It was a full November! Here’s some of what I was up to last month: · Collaborated with Waltham Forest council on regeneration and social...

I write to update you following the day’s events on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. I voted to progress the Bill into its n