Walthamstow this is a fantastic project -order your beautiful citrus fruit for Christmas and know they are ethically sourced too! Order by 16th November and any queries contact Kevin at the email on this flyer! #loveWalthamstow

Some people have questioned whether tackling firework misuse in Walthamstow is really a big deal - watch the start and end of this video to see what’s been happening in Lea Bridge ( and elsewhere in our area!) and please help your local Labour teams do something about it!

On Monday evening I've set up our first town hall meeting for Walthamstow as a trial - this is in response to the increasing toxicity of trying to hear each other online on a wide range of concerns and requests for public discussions. Please note this isn't a forum for personal casework 1/2

Don’t be fooled - those urging us to leave the ECHR are attacking immigrants to cover up this is really about attacking our freedoms and the protection it gives all our human rights. Freedom is worth fighting for - join @labour4europe.bsky.social to help support those of us telling the truth!

Proud to help Labours Fleur Anderson MP pass her law banning plastic in wet wipes this week - over 11bn are used annually, are responsible for 93% of sewage blockages and fatbergs and those with plastic in cause plastic pollution from microplastics in our rivers and oceans. 1/2

I will be supporting Sarah Owen’s bill to tackle the misuse of fireworks that causes misery for so many and ensure we can still have the displays we enjoy- until then here’s how you can help us stop those who terrorise residents of all ages, and our pets too, by setting off fireworks in our streets.

British businesses need help now with the mess Brexit has created - Here’s one clear way we can help cut paperwork, save jobs and rebuild our trading relationship with our neighbours now so they have a future at all. Join us in the @labour4europe.bsky.social to actually make a difference on Europe.

When you shop at the Salvation Army on Forest Road they in turn ensure more people in Walthamstow have warm clothes, school uniform, emergency accommodation and less stuff is sent to landfill. Delighted to see them win best charity shop in London - now for the national competition! #loveWalthamstow

The now annual Halloween pilgrimage for chips post trick or treating …I will always be derpy to their rumi and saja boy… Shout out to all the other parents and carers trying to get purple hair off their sofa now …. #halloween #kpopdemonhunters

Walthamstow again outdoing itself this Halloween - swipe through for some very clever decorating! Let me know in the comments your favourite ! Honourable mention also as ever to the knitting magic of @howardroadhouse ! #loveWalthamstow #spooky #halloween

Today Nigel Farage tried to push the UK out of the ECHR - a move that would degrade our rights and damage our national interest in the same way that Brexit did. Proud to stand with Labour colleagues in helping defeat this nonsense. Not this time Nigel!

If you left this bracelet on the victoria line tonight, email me with a description of the other end of the clasp and will reunite you both.

The reason why the ECHR matters in under two minutes from the society of labour lawyers …

Tomorrow Nigel Farage is proposing a bill to take the UK out of the ECHR. Not content with messing up our future with Brexit, he’s at it again. Don’t let him get away with it. Ask your MP to join us in @labour4europe.bsky.social saying not this time Nigel.

I know many in our community will be praying for friends and family in Jamaica given the hurricane coming to them - please hold them in your thoughts and let them know I am ready to raise concerns with the authorities for them so they should get in touch with my office for assistance.

This speech goes out to everyone trying to look after kids finding there is too much month at the end of their money- proper maternity and paternity pay and leave for every parent and carer, flexible working, actually affordable childcare and rights are possible. Don’t accept anything less!

The Thames water works continue but they have completed the section on Selbourne Road so bus station back in business Walthamstow as you can see …just in time for half term! #phew

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Don’t give these people benefit of the doubt. This racist rant isn’t an accident. Or ‘speaking out of turn’. It’s designed to fill our airwaves with people debating ‘if’ non white skin is a problem. Not Reform. Diversity isn’t the issue, hatred is. Don’t indulge it, vote for it or tolerate it.

Walthamstow I have now had an update from the IOPC in response to the concerns raised - I hope this is helpful in addressing them and will continue to share verified information as and when I have it. 1/2

There’s a small window of opportunity in the coming months to go further and faster fixing our relationship with our European counterparts that Farage and co broke - so if you recognise that matters too then it’s time to join us in @labour4europe.bsky.social ! www.labourmovementforeurope.uk/join

don’t feed the trolls’ fails to understand how many see these vile attacks circulated and think this is what others now believe. For as long as am Walthamstows MP will always call out those trying to incite hatred- and dance in our streets with my neighbours to show these people they won’t win here…

Lam: Deport people who have legal right to be here as coded call for ‘culturally coherent’. As if this nation ever was 1 tribe.. Jenrick: hold my pint! Ban burqas- because the state not religion should tell women what to wear Are Tories competing with each other like prejudice is an Olympic sport?

Ted has been found! He’d made his way to st Mary’s churchyard so has had quite the journey around Walthamstow in last 24 hours … Thank you everyone who helped look for him …#loveWalthamstow

Walthamstow - this little guy was frightened by a firework last night and ran off. Last seen near Blondies on church road and went missing near Lloyd park. If you see him please get in touch as everyone worried for him! His name is Ted …

TW: This is about abortion -but more than that it’s about how debate when shock tactics are on rise. If they are getting to our young people, we can’t pretend abortion access isn’t under attack but shouting back isn’t the way forward either. This will get worse until we stand up for light not heat.

‘People are retreating into spaces where they are free to say what they think, they just don’t realise other people disagree with them’ This week I debated concept of free speech on the new BBC Today show. You can find the link on BBC Sounds to listen to whole programme from Tuesday 14th October.

Walthamstow knows there’s strength in cooperation - when we all work together we get the job done quicker! The Salvation Army do so much for our area it’s a privilege to help. If you want to join our group of crack volunteers helping projects like this please contact my office. #LoveWalthamstow

Walthamstow it’s our great coat swap weekend - tomorrow Saturday 18th October 9.30-1pm get yourself down to the Salvation Army on Forest Road for a free coat - or bring coats you no longer need and let’s keep our community warm and reuse and recycle to help keep our planet cooler too!

In the last three weeks we have taken on 540 new pieces of casework for Walthamstow residents - here is a snapshot of five of them from each of those weeks to give an insight into the kinds of issues coming into my office. 1/2

We need to be clear about what is worth the money - investing in ending child poverty- and what is a waste of it. PFI is like a payday loan for the public sector consolidating those debts would save taxpayers money we need for public services. #politicsLive

Walthamstow it’s getting colder - got coats you don’t wear anymore but others could? Bring them to the Salvation Army on Forest Road for Saturdays great coat swap and come along yourself to find something new that’s cosy. Coats for all ages and sizes welcome so please share this and spread the word!

There are still many children in Gaza who need urgent medical attention - today I pressed the Prime Minister that as we hope the ceasefire holds we continue to offer treatment to these kids through working with groups like Project Pure Hope in honour of Oded Lifschitz.

The Government is asking for support for a digital ID scheme - one of my concerns is how much it would cost to build and run a secure database this would require. Today I asked ministers about what the price tag for this scheme would be if it goes ahead.

Two predictions for week ahead. The scale of challenge compels us not to pull our punches when parliament returns, even in our own party, in pursuit of social justice. The John Lewis advert will be revealed a plinky plonky piano version of Golden from kpop demon hunters. 🤷‍♀️

Walthamstow I recognise the news coming out of Higham Hill will be causing deep concern - this is the information I can confirm direct from the police. As and when I have further information that I can verify I will share.

Walthamstow there’s a pop up flu jab clinic on the square outside wood street library until 5pm today. Spread the word!

A ceasefire so desperately needed, so much only a starting point of hope. For the innocent civilians in both nations, bombs must stop, food must get in and all hostages freed. Only then can work must begin on a longterm future for both states. We watch. We wait. We pray it lasts. We pray it works.

How to feel old….My daughter knows the people on the celebrity traitors depending on if they have read a CBeebies bedtime story …so far she’s rooting for Celia Imrie and Mark Bonnar accordingly …. #traitors

Liberalism is losing the argument right now - here’s a quick piece I wrote for the Fabian’s on how to fight back ….https://fabians.org.uk/fit-for-the-future/

Walthamstow wins again - congratulations to our brilliant team at Sally in the Stow for being voted the best charity shop in London! www.salvationarmy.org.uk/news/sally-s...

If you do one thing today please read and share this by Sharone Lifschitz about her parents, the hostages and Gaza. Whilst we politicians continue to fail, the people on the ground confound and break expectations. They are hope. They must be heard. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

This is where trying to out Reform Reform gets you- demanding millions of pensioners have their pensions stolen (pensions they have contributed to throughout their lives here) because you don't like their heritage. Decent Tories should be mortified. www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...

Being accountable to an international court means our Government has to answer to them if it tries to undermine your human rights. Be very suspicious of any UK politician who wants to remove that check on their powers. Share this and speak up for your freedoms.

If you watched wicked, you saw Ciment Pleating in action - led by Walthamstow, if you need material with intricate folds that's on offer! #LoveWalthamstow #fashion17

The Walthamstow welcome is simply unique - making beautiful tote bags from Blackhorse Atelier offcuts, gorgeous children’s clothes or crochet delights all of these are sold to fund their outreach sessions so every penny spent with them benefits our community too. Truly #loveWalthamstow #fashion17

The attention to detail and make of Saywood Studio’s classic pieces is incredible - if you need something extraordinary it’s got to be Walthamstow made and designed …#lovewalthamstow #fashion17

Everyone needs quality underwear - Walthamstows Buttress & Snatch can help you either make or buy it! #loveWalthamstow #fashion17

Fashion is never just clothes - a brand like Simeon Farrar from Walthamstow knows that well #loveWalthamstow #fashion17

These embroidered football shirts are just gorgeous and so of course Nicole Chui makes them in Walthamstow ….#loveWalthamstow #fashion17