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.

As we approach a new phase of governance, it is vital that we do not lose sight of the most important policy issues. (1/2) www.politico.eu/article/eu-p...

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)

Catch-up on what I got up to last week! 👇️ ♿Disability APPG meeting with Minister Timms, in which I was relected Chair

If we want to get more young people into meaningful work, it is essential that we have job centres & employment support in every community. My Q to the Sec of State on removing all barriers for people getting into work:

Such a joy to be at St George’s CE School to celebrate its 200th year of educating #Battersea! Joined by alumni, past teachers & more, it’s clear that St George’s legacy & community runs deep ❤️

Lovely to visit Griffin School #Battersea & share my experience of being an MP and what it means to represent others. Most importantly, it was great to take some questions from the school MPs - students who are diligently representing their classmates!

🏃‍♀️‍➡️ The brilliant Able Child is back with its Steps for Change challenge - a 5k or 10k along the Thames for a worthy cause! 🧡 Taking part means helping to ensure that no child with a disability gets left behind Find out more 👉 www.ablechild.org.uk/sfc/

❓Looking for something to read over the weekend? 📝 Read my latest Substack to learn more about what the Eye Health APPG does & why we're working to make all workplaces accessible & inclusive for visually impaired people 👉 Link in bio.

Today, I visited Glycena Road #Battersea to speak to local residents about the tragic murder of Jamal Coombes last Saturday. Jamal's death marks yet another young life taken too soon as a result of senseless violence on our streets. (1/2)

I am deeply disappointed to hear that Transport for London (TfL) has decided that the No.19 bus route will now terminate at Victoria, no longer covering Battersea Bridge. My thoughts:

Great news for families in Battersea 👏 The Govt has given £1,420,778.00 to Wandsworth so we can adapt our schools to meet the needs of children with SEND. With training for teachers, new special places & Experts at Hand, we're building a better system for our children. www.gov.uk/government/p...

A valuable visit to RNIB's event in Parliament where parliamentarians experienced what voting can be like for blind and partially sighted people. It was a powerful reminder of how, with the right resources, everyone can vote independently & in secret.

After pressing the Govt on this issue, I am pleased the Govt has done the right thing, supporting child medical evacuations from #Gaza & providing assistance for those attending top UK universities. (1/2) www.gov.uk/government/n...

✝️ Catch-up on some of the key issues I responded on at Church Questions (1/3) Starting with emphasising the importance of the Church's work in Palestine & the Middle East. As a Christian & as SCEC, I will continue to speak out against the senseless violence committed by Israel

Mayor @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social's bold action on Ulez hasn't just boosted air quality & reduced pollution - it's saved lives. Expanding Ulez across the capital was the right decision, for public health, our environment & to ensure longer, healthier lives. www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...

🔴 🚨There is a red weather warning in place for London in the next few days. It's important to take this seriously, stay hydrated & stay #WeatherAware Latest info 👉 weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and...

Great to speak at the RNIB's event on the importance of professional emotional support for those experiencing sight loss. As someone with a visual impairment, I know first-hand the everyday impact it has on everyday life, including your emotional wellbeing. (1/2)

Young people in #Battersea & beyond, many of which could not even vote in the referendum, are paying the greatest price of Brexit. It's time we listened to the voices of these young people & gave them a brighter, bigger future www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

It is time to pursue EU membership.

On the 10th anniversary of #Brexit, many are rightly reflecting on the chaos, uncertainty & devastating impacts the decision to leave the EU had on this country. We must also look ahead to what could come after Brexit. (1/3)

I am deeply saddened to hear of the tragic murder of Jamal Coombes, who was stabbed on Glycena Road #Battersea on Saturday. My thoughts & prayers are with his family & friends.

Today is #WindrushDay, a day where we remember the Caribbean men & women who have contributed so much to this country, helping to rebuild Britain in the wake of the Second World War. (1/2)

Statement on Edinburgh Anti-Muslim Attack

💦🚨 The Environment Agency has granted £ 2,531,000 for #Battersea for flood defences & coastal erosion risk management. Really pleased the Govt has taken this step to support long-term resilience for communities, ensuring that we meet the challenges of today & the future.

Great to attend the 371st Clergy Support Trust festival, the charity for clergy in need. I was deeply moved by testimonies from families supported by the trust and it was a privilege to deliver a reading at the magnificent St Paul's Cathedral.

The Govt's decision to bring around 2000 workers back into the civil service will help to end unfairness at work, unacceptable levels of pay & poor conditions. A huge well done to @pcsunion.bsky.social union & all who have been working towards this for a long time 👏 www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

There are more reasons to be hopeful about our future with the EU than we even realise - let's lead boldly into that future with openness 👇 www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

I welcome the Govt's bold action to ban social media for under-16s to protect children & young people as they grow-up in an online world. I recently ran a survey with my constituents whose views were clear - 93% support a ban. It's right that the Govt has listened to parents, teachers & families.

I warmly welcome the Govt's decisive action to ban social media for under-16s. But we can't stop there - the Govt must now address the impacts of excessive screentime on eye health, supporting every young person in having a healthy journey into adulthood.

Today marks the 10th anniversary of Jo Cox's tragic murder. Her message is needed more than ever today, may we continue to strive for the world she believed in

Water companies have profited greatly all the while polluting rivers, neglecting infrastructure & delivering a routinely inadequate service. We have exhausted all routes & tested alternative outcomes: It's time to nationalise Thames Water. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Pleased to provide the foreword to this report from UK Finance on stronger UK-EU financial services partnership. In order to mobilise investment at scale, capital markets on both sides of the Channel need to be working well & working together. Greater UK-EU collaboration will add to growth.

I have written to the Secretary of State to raise the concerns that many #Battersea residents have regarding social media & screen use for u-16s. (1/3)

Today marks the ninth anniversary of the Grenfell tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the 72 innocent people who lost their lives, and with the wider community whose lives were changed forever.

Proud to sign this letter with colleague calling on the Govt to cancel The Great Israeli Real Estate Event scheduled to take place in London this weekend. (1/2)

Earlier this year, I urged the Govt to look at how excessive screen time use is impacting the eye health of children and young people, from myopia to dry eyes. (1/3) #LondonTechWeek

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Proud to support #CarersWeek 💙 Thank you to all unpaid carers who do so much for the ones they love without proper support or protection. That's why Govt reforms - including Hugh's Law - are needed, to ensure unpaid carers are not left behind while they face such difficult challenges.

Proud to sign this letter with 140 colleagues, urging the Govt to finally end trade with illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Settlement expansion & annexation has increased exponentially and continues to spiral each day. Now more than ever we must act to help end the illegal occupation.

Great to catch-up with the Chancellor recently. Delighted that the she is committed to deepening our collaboration with the EU, putting greater economic partnership at the heart of her agenda.

Today marks 9 years since my first election as the Member of Parliament for #Battersea. From accessible transport to housing to improving opportunities for young people, I'm really proud of the difference we've made to the lives of those that live in our community (1/3)

Good to visit estate-agent Dexters on Lavender Hill to discuss the landmark Renters Rights Act & the benefits it is bringing to private renters across #Battersea

Here in #Battersea we're lucky to have some amazing libraries but it's not just us - 72% of people say libraries are essential to their community. Find out more about the #NationalYearOfReading2026 #LibrariesChangeLives via The Reading Agency

Always a pleasure to visit St Michael's #Battersea & catch-up with Revd Tiff particularly for such an important screening of climate change documentary 'The People's Emergency.' St Michael's remains one of the cornerstones of our community, providing a whole host of engaging events & support.

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Political Summer School 2026 I've extended the application deadline for my Political Summer School by a week. If you're still thinking about applying - now's your chance! Apply by 5pm on Fri 12 June. Link in bio.