Grateful to have been invited to join two special Christmas services at St John the Baptist in Catford and Kings Catford A special thanks to Catford (Southend) and Downham Team Ministry and Joe McNamara for letting me join their festivities and celebrate this wonderful holiday

No one should be forced to sleep rough in our capital. If you see someone sleeping rough, you can help get them out of the cold. Contact StreetLink to connect them with local support: thestreetlink.org.uk

Every year FUSS in Hither Green host a fantastic Christmas fair, and this year was no exception! It was great to see all the stalls with their fantastic wares. 🎄🎅 Thank you to all those who attended and supported the event, including Hither Green Community Choir, Frank, Charlotte and Lily.

Some of our communities most vulnerable children are in desperate need of a home. Fostering is highly rewarding, so I was glad to see @lewisham.gov.uk fostering at Goldsmiths Community Centre this weekend! 🧒🏠 Find out more about fostering here: lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/c...

Brilliant news! Forster Park has won the Green Flag 'Best Women and Girls Initiative' 2025! 🌲👧 The scheme engaged girls aged 11-16 to share their views on redesigning the park to improve accessibility and safety for women and girls. Well done, girls! www.greenflagaward.org/news/2025-be...

Is that jingles in the air? Christmas is almost here! Thank you to everyone who came to Catford last night for the Christmas lights switch-on! Catford truly sparkles ✨🎄

I must mention this lovely local event that takes place yearly at Manor Park. The volunteers are excellent, both children and adults have great fun🥰. It’s a great way to learn about the River Quaggy & to raise funds for local clubs like @girlguide.bsky.social We have fab parks @lewisham.gov.uk 👏

I absolutely loved visiting Bellingham Best Start Family Hub in my constituency! The passion and zeal from the multi-disciplinary team was fabulous. It was great to meet everyone, and to hear about joint working and the universal support for parents. Keep up the good work ♥️

Huge thanks to the Royal Engineers for hosting me at Hudson House following the Lewisham Remembrance Parade It was fantastic to learn about their work supporting our community and their vital role in our British army. I will certainly be taking up the invitation to return! #Army

On Remembrance Day, we come together to commemorate the sacrifice of all those who have served our country. It was an honour to mark this occasion with our local community, including Lewisham's Young Mayor. Lest We Forget.

Great to hear about the fantastic work done by Sustainable Food Places from local volunteer Theresa Webb, who I have long admired for her commitment to healthy and sustainable food. You can learn more about their work here: www.sustainablefoodplaces.org

This morning the Mayor of Lewisham, police and Local Cllr’s and I were all out listening to local businesses and customers. Offering local support in light of the recent fatal stabbing in the area. #EndKnifeCrime

Hurricane Mellissa has caused havoc. Today I met Beverley and Joan from Jamaican heritage @St Laurence church - they found the info I am sharing below helpful. The @FCDOGovUK has a crisis centre offering consular support and is assisting Jamaica. You can help here 👉🏾 supportjamaica.gov.jm

75 years ago, the House of Commons Chamber was rebuilt following its bombing during the Second World War. It’s an honour to represent my constituents in this historic chamber and to be a part of this commemoration.

My heart goes out to the family and friends of the recent victims of knife crime in my constituency. Today, I urgently brought this to the attention of the Prime Minister - to ask what further action the Government is taking to tackle violent crime in London.

Hurricane Melissa is devastating news for Jamaica. Read my statement below, and what I am doing to raise the issue with the government👇

Renting has been difficult for far too long. Labour is fixing a broken rental sector 🥇

Reports from the Royal College of Nursing that there has been a 55% increase in the amount of racist abuse their members report is shocking. My mum is a retired nurse who, like many, came to care for the vulnerable and sick. They deserve to be honoured and respected! #NHS ♥️

The recent stabbings in Catford have been deeply shocking. My full statement here: www.janetdaby.org/news/2025/10...

This week is #NationalAdoptionWeek! 🏡 This year's theme is 'Perfectly imperfect' – reminding us that children need a loving and welcome home, not perfection. Start your adoption journey: www.adoptionuk.org/national-adoption-week

Deeply concerned by yesterday's stabbings in Catford. Violence has no place on our streets. I've been in communication with the police, council and key stakeholders, and I will stay updated. If you have information, please contact the police on 101.

Great to see that my constituent, Donovan Haffner, won Jazz Newcomer of the Year at this year's APPJG Jazz Awards! Congratulations, Donovan. This is a fantastic recognition of your talent and dedication to the saxophone!

This weekend's arson attack on a Mosque in Peacehaven is a hate attack. I join my colleagues in condemning this abhorrent crime. Islamophobia and hate against any religion have no place in Britain.

Today's scenes coming from Manchester are shocking and horrific. Violence has no place in British Society. My thoughts are with the victims of this tragic attack, and with the entire Jewish community across the UK. We need Britain to be our best and we are better than this!

Thank you @usdawunion.bsky.social for nominating @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social to be the next Deputy Leader of the Labour Party 🎉

Thank you Friends of Forster Park & Glendale’s who maintain this wonderful space🙏 #MayorsCommunityWeekend has been amazing, to mention a few…we had delicious cake, saw neighbours coming together and remembering Sabina♥️. Thank you Theresa for a tour of the sensory garden. Such an amazing day 🌻

Goldsmith Community Centre were celebrating 100 years of Downham and they had a beautiful display of temple dancing. Thank you to everyone who participated, it was a wonderful performance! #MayorsCommunityWeekend

Making the most of this lovely September sunshine whilst meeting constituents on doorsteps in #HitherGreen and #GrovePark. Great conversations about local issues like parking access, and wonderful to chat with residents like Margaret and Catriona! 🌞

Had a fantastic time visiting INI Food and Wellbeing Centre with Cllr Ingleby as part of the @mayoroflondon.bsky.social Community Weekend. Stella and her team do excellent work tackling food insecurity and social isolation in #Downham

Beautiful day in #Bellingham & #RusheyGreen speaking to residents on the doorstep. Parking, street weeds and flytipping are all issues which were raised

This local street FGR in my constituency always has great weather for their street parties! It has been 11yrs since the first street party and I thank the volunteers and the Local Cllr’s involved. The children also had a fab time!

I recently met with some residents about antisocial behaviour in their local area of #Bellingham, to discuss the changes that are needed to make a difference for their community. Residents absolutely deserve to feel secure and live in safety.

We’re told time and again of the same systemic failings that leave children at risk of harm. We’re addressing these once and for all by breaking down barriers to opportunity with earlier intervention and more investment. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Flytipping is a blight, an avoidable mess where one person's inconsiderate actions make an area worse for everyone else. This week, I had a walkaround #Bellingham with an officer from @lewisham.gov.uk to point out hotspots, and discuss what can be done to tackle the problem

It’s been an honour to serve as the MP for Lewisham East and a Government Minister in the last year. I've visited children’s services nationwide and spoken to stakeholders. It is clear that much more work still needs to be done.

It was wonderful to hear from such an inspirational young person at last week's Care Leaver Ministerial Board. Thank you to Maleekah for challenging the Board on how it can improve support for care leavers.

Fantastic to meet constituents from the Lee Green Women's Institute who visited Parliament yesterday. Glad to see so many members were able to attend and see the democratic process in action!

Today marks 80 years since Victory in Europe Day — a time to honour the heroes who fought for our freedom. As the struggle for peace endures, I remain deeply grateful to our veterans and all those currently serving in the armed forces. #VEDay

Had a brilliant morning at Home Park Adventure Playground in my constituency! There is a great mix of indoor & outdoor fun for children. With @lewisham.gov.uk officers and Cllr Edison Huynh, we discussed the need to better improve the green spaces and facilities.

Had a great day in the sun canvassing in #Bellingham, and listening to local issues with local Labour Party members and with Cllr RachelOnikosi

Great to join @janetdaby.bsky.social and @lewishamlabour.bsky.social volunteers on the phones tonight speaking with voters across the country. Vote Labour May 1st🌹

Labour is on the side of those visiting friends and family this Easter!

Fantastic to hear that funding has been approved to improve accessibility at Hither Green Station! This will include a new bridge, lifts, and entrances enabling step-free travel at the station. 🚉 Find out more here: www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/funding...

Delighted to visit Base Zero Nursery and Happy Days after-school club today as they celebrate 30 years of serving our community. Huge credit to Julie and her fantastic team for creating such a warm, caring environment for local children. A real asset to our constituency! @brendadacres.bsky.social

I recently attended the unveiling of a statue to commemorate Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, the first person to have air pollution listed as a cause of death on her death certificate. A young life tragically cut short just after her 9th birthday.

We are wasting no time in getting on and delivering our Plan for Change. Today we’re announcing 300 new school-based nurseries to: 🧒Get children school-ready 📊Boost parents’ work choices 💵Deliver 30 hours funded childcare from September putting money back in parents’ pockets

Fantastic day out in the sun talking with voters in #CatfordSouth and #RusheyGreen. Grateful for the chance to hear local issues and share Labour’s ambitious plan to build 1.5 million homes.

This week I had the honour to lead the debate for the IfATE bill at its report stage. Labour is determined to support working people by providing the skills they need to drive growth and raise living standards.