Advent calendar to say thank you to community
The festive season is upon us and I know that many people will have been looking forward to receiving my Christmas calendar.
View from the house: Give local authorities greater power over virus testing
Brent has done an amazing job when it comes to handling the Covid-19 pandemic, from purchasing PPE to testing and shielding constituents.
Opinion View from the House: Taxpayers ‘deserve to know the truth’ when it comes to the purchase of virus PPE
The House of Commons is now back in session and, as a member of the Science and Technology committee, I am looking forward to continuing my examination of the government’s personal protective equipment (PPE) procurement.
Opinion It’s time for us to demand a Real New Deal
The coronavirus pandemic has turned people’s lives upside down and we are now facing dire economic uncertainty.
Opinion Opinion: Our local businesses need government support more than ever before
Any regular reader of my column will know that I love to champion our brilliant Brent businesses.
Opinion: Our community is our strength
This is a really challenging time for everyone, and we must look out for each other – especially the elderly, those with underlying conditions and families who are struggling.
Opinion: Campaigning across the country on issues which matter to our residents
In my previous column following the general election, the result of which was truly devastating for me, I pledged to work hard to unite the country.
OPINION: Lessons must be learnt from transatlantic slave trade
On August 1 I marked Emancipation Day, a commemorative celebration of the emancipation of enslaved people of African descent. The transatlantic slave trade was a horrific abomination.
