Great to be out on the doorstep in Northumberland Heath this morning with Cllrs Baljeet Gill & Wendy Perfect & colleagues today discussing a range of issues including my pothole campaign, parking, flytipping & ways in which the council could support traders in Bexley Road.

I was proud to vote last night for the biggest upgrade to workers' rights in a generation: We're delivering: ✅Day One rights ✅Stronger sick pay ✅Ban on Fire & Rehire ✅Fair contracts Labour defeated Tory and Reform wrecking amendments & brought real change for workers one step closer.

Last year, the Government promised to deliver 2 million extra appointments in our 1st year – we surpassed that target to deliver an extra 5 million. That's an additional 39,500 appointments across local trusts, which have had a huge impact on residents across Bexleyheath and Crayford.

Great to be out on the doorstep in Slade Green with Cllr Stefano Borella & colleagues today discussing a range of issues including my pothole campaign, parking, policing, falling NHS waiting lists & the new zebra crossing in Slade Green Road.

Great to be out on the doorstep in West Heath ward this afternoon discussing a range of issues. It was good to hear from residents who receive my monthly newsletter & spoke to me about my campaigns. You can sign up to receive it on the pop up box at www.danielfrancis.uk

Great to be out on the doorstep in Barnehurst ward this morning discussing a range of issues including policing, my pothole campaign and the 30 hours free childcare offer introduced this week.

All the best of luck to pupils across Bexleyheath & Crayford receiving their GCSE results! Today is a chance to celebrate the hard work that got you here. But remember, whatever your results, whether they’re what you hoped for or not, this is just the start of your journey.

Interest rates have now been cut five times in a row since Labour came into power, which I know will be welcomed by families across Bexleyheath and Crayford. Labour is returning stability to the UK economy.

Please see my statement below following the decision of the Court of Appeal to increase the sentence of the driver who caused the death of Ada Bicakci in Bexleyheath last August. You can view the statement from the Attorney General’s office at www.gov.uk/government/n...

My statement on the humanitarian crisis Gaza.

Please see my statement on the memorial to commemorate the life of Ada Zeynep Bicakci, tragically killed in Bexleyheath last August. My thoughts are with Ada’s family & friends as they remember & celebrate her life. Follow the campaign ‘Ada’s Heart Beat’ facebook.com/adasheartbeat/

Am wishing all the best to our two senior football clubs in the constituency Phoenix Sports and VCD Athletic as they play their first competitive games of the season today. Both are away in the extra preliminary round of the FA Cup with respective trips to Leatherhead & Wick ⚽️⚽️

Tonight’s Bexley planning committee will receive a viability report for Bursted Woods outlining why it isn’t viable for social rent homes to be provided. This comes just weeks after members of the Cabinet received a report saying scheme will deliver £6.1m profit to council.

Tomorrow night’s Bexley planning committee will determine the council’s development company’s application for 113 flats & 8 houses on the former maternity hospital site at Bursted Woods. This is a site suitable for development but I’ve asked for these issues to be considered.

Am wishing the very best of luck to the Lionesses in the Euros Final later today. I know everyone across Barnehurst, Bexleyheath, Crayford, Northumberland Heath and Slade Green will be cheering you on. #WEURO2025final 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁🦁🦁

🚧 In this week's News Shopper you can read about my campaign to fill potholes across Bexleyheath & Crayford. Since 2021, the number Bexley roads in need of repair has skyrocketed: 🔴 A roads in the red category: up 680% 🔴 B & C roads in red category: up 866% #PotholePatrol

Wishing all the very best to the Lionesses as they take on Italy in tonight's Semi Final 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🦁🦁🦁

🚧Pothole Patrol Every week, I’m out speaking to residents who constantly raise potholes. Thanks to the Labour Government, Bexley has received £895k to fix potholes. But shockingly, much of it isn’t being spent. I’m taking action using FixMyStreet to report every pothole I find.

Quarter-final night. All the best to the Lionesses - we’re behind you 🦁🦁🦁 #ENG #WEURO2025

Thank you to all those firefighters who have worked tirelessly through the night to bring the fire at Maypole Crescent, Darenth Industrial Park in Slade Green under control. Residents are asked to keep windows & doors closed did to the level of smoke that remains in the area.

Having worked in retail for 11 years, I know first-hand the risks posed to retail workers. Retail workers are the backbone of our town centres. On #RetailWorkersDay, it's not just about appreciation, but also about protecting the workers within our community. @usdawunion.bsky.social

It’s a year today since an historic result was declared for Bexleyheath and Crayford. It’s an honour to represent the area I love in Parliament. We’ve seen the start of investment in local schools, NHS services, roads and trains but so much more to do in the year ahead.

Today, the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill was passed by MPs at its Second Reading. Please see below my statement outlining how I came to a decision on the vote.

Great to be out talking to residents in Colyers Lane in Barnehurst ward this afternoon about local and national issues.

On Armed Forces Day, thank you to all those across the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency who serve and have served our country. 🇬🇧

Thank you for the visit. Our new season has now been announced. See edwardalderton.org for details

Pleased to join Orbit, local councillors & the local community for the opening of the new community hub at Orchard House in Slade Green earlier this month. A fantastic space offering free support on finances, wellbeing and employment.

An honour to join the Mayor of Bexley, representatives of our Armed Forces and councillors this morning to mark Armed Forces Day.

Today on Windrush Day, we honour the impact that the Windrush generation have made to life in the UK. To everyone across the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency from that generation, thank you for your contribution to our community.

Great to be out in a very hot Crayford this morning listening to concerns from residents about how our Conservative council needs to address potholes and build social housing.

It was great to join Edward Alderton Theatre for their open day to look around & meet the team of volunteers. This Saturday they are launching their new season. Go along to the theatre to find out what they've got planned & how you can get involved! edwardalderton.org

The consultation being held by the Council's own development company @BexleyCoHomes for 71 homes in Belvedere Road, Bexleyheath closes tomorrow. Details of how you can submit comments to their consultation can be found at www.bexleycohomes.co.uk/developments...

Following last night's vote on the Crime and Policing Bill amendments on abortion law, please see my statement below.

🚈 Rail services are back on track Many residents were frustrated when Southeastern slashed services in 2022. Since becoming your MP: ✅ Peak loop services reinstated serving Crayford to Abbey Wood & Slade Green to Sidcup ✅ Four new services reinstated for Bexleyheath & Barnehurst

Was good to pop into the Pantiles Scouts and Brownies Bric-a-Brac Sale in Hurlingham Road yesterday afternoon. On the way out, I spotted this incredible post box topper in The Pantiles commemorating all those that made the ultimate sacrifice 80 years ago.

Happy Father’s Day - a day to celebrate our dads and everything they do, and remember those who are no longer with us.

The Second Day of Report Stage of the Assisted Dying Bill will take place tomorrow. In advance of this, I have provided this update for constituents regarding my position on the Bill.

My thoughts are with all those impacted by the devastating plane crash in Ahmedabad. The British consulate are working with local authorities & the airline. They will support British nationals who require consular assistance. You can call the FCDO on +44 20 7008 5000 or Air India on 1800 5691 444.

I was delighted to sponsor the launch of the groundbreaking new report by @whizzkidz.bsky.social, the UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users in Parliament. The report exposes ongoing inequalities in the education system. Read the report here: www.whizz-kidz.org.uk/news/calling...

Delivering for the economy means Labour can invest in Britain’s renewal: 🏘️ £39bn for affordable housing 🏫 £190bn more for public services & £113bn extra investment to rebuild Britain 🎓 £1.2bn to help 1M+ young people into training & apprenticeships 🔬 £22bn/year in R&D funding #spendingreview

🛡️We’re building a safer, more secure UK ✅ Defence spending rising to 2.6% of GDP by 2027 under Labour ✅ £2bn uplift for intelligence and security services ✅ Tackling the asylum backlog and ending the costly use of asylum hotels #spendingreview

Fantastic to see this coverage of investment at schools in Barnehurst, Bexleyheath and Slade Green - www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/2520707...

I was delighted to sign this letter calling for better paternity leave for Parliamentary staff - www.politicshome.com/news/article...

Thanks to the @mayoroflondon.bsky.social, London primary school pupils already receive #FreeSchoolMeals. Now, with Labour in government, secondary school pupils in households on Universal Credit will benefit. Proud to support this plan to help families and give every child the best start in life🍽️

Following today’s sentencing, please see my statement below regarding the tragic death of Ada Bicakci in Bexleyheath last August. news.met.police.uk/news/man-who...

🏥 Labour is investing in our NHS. We're making £168 million in urgent repairs to hospitals, mental health units & ambulance sites, including our local hospitals in South East London & Kent. After years of Conservative underfunding & neglect, Labour is putting patients first.

The Conservatives let water pollution reach record highs. Labour is taking action to clean up the mess. From today, bosses at six polluting water companies, including Thames Water, will be banned from receiving unfair bonuses. #CleanWater #ThamesWater #WaterPollution

It’s national fish and chip day today!🐟🍟 I visited the newly opened Mr Chippy Bistro on Parkside Parade and enjoyed a great fish & chip lunch with local Labour councillors. Go out and support your local chippie today. #nationalfishandchipday

It’s national fish and chip day today! I visited the newly opened Mr Chippy Bistro on Parkside Avenue, and enjoyed a great fish & chip lunch with North End and Slade Green councillors. Go out and support your local chippie today. #nationalfishandchipday

Wishing a happy Eid al-Adha to all Muslims celebrating across the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency, the UK and around the world.