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jobcentre
Lewisham needs a Jobcentre

Yesterday I spoke at a public meeting organised by the PCS union and Bromley Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) on the future of the Rushey Green Jobcentre.
hither green access
Time to make Hither Green Station fully accessible

Yesterday I attended a protest over the lack of step-free access at Hither Green station.
Train Commuters
My response to the South Eastern rail consultation

Make your views heard on local rail services by responding to the Government's consultation
schools
Improving education in Lewisham

“Education, education, education”. That was the rallying cry of the Labour Party shortly before it was elected to Government in 1997. Whilst twenty years have passed since then, it is as relevant today as it was then.
hospital
We need answers on the future of health and social care

In advance of the Budget, I spoke in the debate in the House of Commons on Monday (27 February) on Government spending estimates for health and social care.
2R
Watch: Why I voted against Article 50

On Tuesday (31 January) I spoke in Parliament about my decision to vote against the second reading of the Bill that will allow the Prime Minister to trigger Article 50 and begin the process of exiting the EU.
HA in front of Parliament
Homelessness growing on our streets

Yesterday in Parliament I spoke out about the Government’s failure to protect people from homelessness.
Train Commuters
Train misery

As a frequent user of SouthEastern, I know how my constituents are being let down by local rail services.
Budget 2015
Brexit debate

Yesterday the House of Commons debated Brexit and I made my first speech on the subject since the referendum.
Exams must be equal to all
Excellent education shouldn't be for a select few

My latest column for the South London Press published on Friday 16 September
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