Great to bid farewell to EU Ambassador Pedro Serrano - and thank him for his incredible service to bettering UK-EU relations. I look forward to working with the incoming Ambassador, to lead cooperatively, maturely and in good faith as we enter the next phase of the UK-EU Reset.

Rough sleeping is a stain on our society & a moral failure that we cannot allow to continue. Delighted to see the Prime Minister hit the ground running with his pledge to end rough sleeping, eradicating rather than simply managing the issue

Lovely to speak to residents living in Totteridge House & Badric Court about local concerns, with lots of feedback that the Council just isn’t doing enough to help residents in St.Mary’s on issues from anti social behaviour to leasehold. (1/2)

My Political Summer School brought together young people from Battersea for a week of career insights into politics, journalism, community activism, public affairs & more! Watch my students sum up their experience in one word...

Huge congratulations to Andy Burnham on his election as leader of the Labour Party.

🌳 Three #Battersea parks - Harroway Gardens, Battersea Park & Fred Wells Gardens - have won Green Flag Awards for their exemplary management of our outdoor spaces Everyone should have access to good quality, green spaces & these parks have worked hard to ensure this for our community - congrats! ⭐

The 19 July will mark the second anniversary of the International Court of Justice's landmark ruling that found Israel's presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory unlawful. I was proud to sign this letter with colleagues, demanding the Govt impose sanctions on Israel, ban trade in goods (1/2)

Great to speak at the #Battersea Deanery summer event at St Mary's & share my admiration for the impact Churches in the Battersea Deanery are having in our community. Churches remain the cornerstones of our communities & I will always celebrate the work they do ❤️

A glorious reception at No 10 for Windrush Day, remembering & celebrating the vast contributions of the Windrush Generation to this country.

Cancer remains the leading cause of death in the UK and cancer diagnoses are projected to exceed half a million annually by 2040. That’s why I’m supporting Cancer Research UK in their mission to #UnlockCancerBreakthroughs - so people affected by cancer can benefit from life-saving research.

The Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast is always a wonderful occasion - and this year’s was no exception. So pleased to be joined by #Battersea Vicars Leyton & Tiff - two extraordinary community champions - as well as colleagues including the Deputy PM.

I was pleased to be joined by European Parliament VP Sabine Verheyen, Europe House CEO Leena and DG for Parliamentary Democracy Partnerships Oumar & welcome them to our community in Battersea. Congratulations to every student involved - your voice matters & the future belongs to you⭐ (4/4)

I want every young person to dream bigger, not smaller - with the chance to travel, work and study in the EU, and grow up with openness and diversity. (3/4)

I recently experienced exactly that. A brilliant afternoon with the students of St Francis Xavier College after their first year as an EU Ambassador School, who showed exactly why young people's voices matter & why they need a say in the future UK-EU relationship. (2/4)

When I first became Co-Chair of the UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly, I wanted to bring that work back to local people in #Battersea, showing how a stronger UK-EU relationship benefits them. (1/4)

🥋 Wing Chun Kung Fu for young visually impaired & blind people (12+) this summer! 🗓️ Thu: 30 Jul, 6, 13, 20, 27 Aug 🗓️ Sat: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Aug No experience needed - just come with enthusiasm 💪 Visit their website to book! - martialattitude.com

PIP has created a hostile environment for many disabled people, creating more worry & stress instead of delivering support in a constructive way. That's why I urge the Govt to continue putting coproduction with disabled people at the heart of the Timms Review & further reforms to disability support

Half of all sight loss is avoidable yet eye care services across England are stretched thin, with too many people are losing their sight when it could be prevented. 🔗 Read my piece for the NHS Alliance. Link in bio.

The racist riots that occurred in Belfast last month were truly horrific, with people literally burned out of their homes because of the colour of their skin I know that many communities are fearful & want to know that those with influence will work to protect them from these senseless attacks(1/2)

✊ Did you know that you can lobby your MP at Parliament about issues & campaigns? It's your democratic right & a key way to hold your representative accountable. (1/3)

A really fascinating discussion at the Eye Health APPG's latest session, exploring accessibility & digital inclusion in NHS services. As the NHS continues to adopt digital tools - including the NHS App - it is vital that the experiences of blind & partially sighted people are fully considered.

A #Battersea constituent's dog - Stella - was stolen a few weeks ago in Surrey. Please help Lucia Chalmers find her lovely companion & bring Stella home to Battersea. No one should have to deal with the threat of their pet being stolen because of their breed. Stella's lost dog ID is SEND GU23

Wonderful to celebrate the hard work & dedication of female entrepreneurs at the Women in Business Awards, held on #Battersea’s beautiful waterfront. It was incredible to learn more about the nominees’ creative & innovative businesses & recognise their exceptional achievements 🌟

A wonderful evening celebrating the young changemakers from The Agency, who use creativity & culture as a catalyst for social change ✨

Glad to sign this statement from NE briefing, calling for a national televised briefing on the climate crisis, following their vital film screening at St Michael's #Battersea.The science is clear - climate change presents an existential threat to all areas of our society.

10 days ago, 17 year old Jamal Coombes was killed in #Battersea as a result of knife crime. This senseless violence cannot continue. Knife crime requires a coordinated approach, bringing together police, education & public health(1/2)

Pleased to sign this letter, calling on the Home Office to confirm that its seizure of bitcoin assets will be used to alleviate funding pressures the force is facing. To create safer streets, halve knife crime & violence against women & girls, we need to ensure the Met can achieve these goals.

Having campaigned against racism in maternity & neonatal care, I welcome the Govt's commitment to route out discrimination & ensure every woman has access to safe NHS services. (1/2)

👵 Celebrating 10 years at the wonderful Battersea Place Retirement Village

🏫 Speaking to local residents & parents at Falconbrook School