Great to be out in Forest Hill today with our brilliant candidates Fergal, Peter and Jacq. Lots of great conversations and casework picked up! @lewishamlabour.bsky.social

It was great to be out in Peckham Rye and Dulwich Hill supporting our fantastic @southwarklabour.bsky.social our candidates. Lots of casework and speaking to lots of people about extending the 63 bus to Honor Oak!🚏 Thank you to Richard Hermer for joining us as well.

Alana was a mother whose life was cut short in an act of appalling violence by a man with a history of serious violence. I didn’t think his sentence of 42 years was long enough so I referred it to the Court of Appeal.

Powerful interview with Ellen Roome this morning. Ellen has campaigned to hold social media companies to account following the death of her son Jools at just 14. I granted permission for an application for a new inquest into his death so she can get the answers she deserves.

Stalking is a serious crime that devastates lives. Tackling violence against women and girls is my top priority as Solicitor General and I will continue to work with the @CPSUK on implementing their Stalking Action Plan to deliver better support and outcomes for victims.

The work of Tracey Hanson and the Josh Hanson Trust is vital in supporting victims of serious crime. I was pleased to meet with Tracey last week and will continue to work with the Ministry of Justice to ensure the justice system better supports victims and bereaved families.

Thanks to Lorraine Beavers for her tireless campaigning for her constituent Katie, whose sister Sasha was brutally murdered. Last week, I met victims to discuss the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme. I’m working with Justice Ministers to ensure the scheme fully works for victims.

I am deeply concerned about the changes to the frequency of the 484 bus. I know what a vital route it is for local people and that's why @vickyfoxcroftmp.bsky.social and I have written to TfL requesting a meeting to discuss the impacts of these changes and for them to be reversed.

Whistleblowers play an important role in tackling economic crime. I’m working across government to explore how we can better incentivise them so more criminals are brought to justice.

Great news! Labour is investing in a Best Start nursery at St George's Primary School so that local families can benefit from accessible affordable, high quality early years education. This will help make sure all children in our constituency have the best start in life.

Great to launch the @lewishamlabour.bsky.social manifesto for Amanda De Ryk yesterday, a bold vision for Lewisham that builds on our Labour council’s strong record. Fantastic to see 100+ members there, made all the more special by being joined by David Lammy.

Today I announced £5m of funding that will make a difference for victims of domestic abuse. I’ve heard how pre-trial meetings have made a big difference for victims of rape & serious sexual assault. I’m glad that victims of DA will now have the same support. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...

It's official - the two child cap has been abolished. Almost 2,000 children in Lewisham West and East Dulwich will be lifted out of poverty. This is the difference a Labour government makes 🌹

Today, I have announced £5 million of funding for the CPS to support victims of domestic abuse in the Crown Court. Victims will be offered a pre trial meeting with the prosecution. This will provide them with better support and ensure their voice is heard.

Primary school pupils in East Dulwich have recorded a brilliant original football song. They're now crowdfunding to record it professionally, fundraising for Football Beyond Borders who do great work supporting young people. Listen & donate here: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/shoutingout

Under Labour, NHS waiting lists continue to fall. Last year in Lewisham they fell by 11% and at King’s by 6%. Ambulance response times are now the fastest they've been for five years, and A&E waits are the shortest for four years. More to do, but Labour is busy fixing our NHS.

Thank you to the Yorkshire and Humberside CPS for meeting with me in Leeds to discuss the rollout of the Victims’ Right to Review (VRR). The VRR is a key priority of mine, helping ensure victims of rape are truly heard and treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

Thank you to @karmanirvana.bsky.social for meeting with me to discuss their work supporting victims of honour‑based abuse and forced marriage. This government will introduce a statutory definition of honour‑based abuse, and tackling violence against women and girls is my number one priority.

Thank you to the brilliant team at Edinburgh Women's Aid for meeting with me and Catherine Smith, Advocate General for Scotland, to talk about the vital work they do to support women and children experiencing domestic abuse.

Rape victims deserve a justice system that pursues perpetrators, not one that feels like it is judging them. We are introducing Independent Legal Advisors for rape victims, ensuring they have dedicated support and protection throughout the justice process. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Great to join James Dalgleish and @scottishlabour.bsky.social members out on the doors in Edinburgh Central yesterday. I know James would make a fantastic MSP at Holyrood. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Wonderful to celebrate the Lunar New Year with East & South East Asians for Labour. Here's to year of the Fire Horse and may it bring happiness and good luck!

Thank you to the Marie Curie nurses and Alison Steadman for visiting Parliament last week to share more about the incredible work @mariecurieuk.bsky.social do to support people at the end of life. Their care makes such a difference and I’m proud to support their work.

As Solicitor General, tackling Violence Against Women and Girls is my top priority. For International Women’s Day, I sat down with the Victims’ Commissioner Claire Waxman to talk about how we’re putting victims at the heart of our justice system and ensuring it works for them. youtu.be/vz7NMkI4Svo

Brilliant event celebrating International Women’s Day alongside @sezking78.bsky.social and Amanda De Ryk. Great to speak with so many members and share some of things I am doing as Solicitor General to tackle violence against women and girls, my top priority.

Good to meet with Dexters Estate Agents today. It was great to hear how supportive they are about the Government's upcoming Renters' Rights Act, which will help thousands of renters in Lewisham West and East Dulwich, and the important work they do training young people.

It was lovely to be out on the doorstep this morning in Goose Green and joined by join Liam and Portia. We had lots of positive conversations and it was great to speak to local residents.

As Chair of Labour’s National Policy Forum I am pleased to announce that our 2026 consultation is now live! This is your chance to share your ideas and help shape Labour's policies. We want to hear your ideas! labourlist.org/2026/03/nati...

A proud moment being sworn in as King’s Counsel in my role as Solicitor General. It meant a great deal to be sworn in by the Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy, with Rachel Reeves by my side. As Solicitor General, my main priority is our ambition to halve VAWG in a decade.

Shocked to hear of a stabbing on Kent House Road last night. My thoughts are with the victim, who remains in a life-threatening condition, and his family. I am in touch with the police and being updated urgently.

Good luck to Angeliki today, who I know will make a brilliant MP for Gorton and Denton. Choose unity over division. Vote Labour 🌹

Speaking with survivors and campaigners has shown me the devastating impact honour‑based abuse takes. I welcome new CPS guidance treating honour‑based abuse as a serious crime, and remain committed to halving violence against women and girls. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Brilliant to join Angeliki on the doorsteps in Gorton and Denton today. She’s a fantastic Labour candidate, working hard to unify the community and the only candidate who can beat Reform. On Thursday vote Labour. 🌹

Lovely to be out speaking to residents in Forest Hill today with our local Labour candidates and activists. Good to pick up some casework and hear strong support for @lewishamlabour.bsky.social ahead of the Local Elections in May.

Really good to visit the Air That I Breathe Art Exhibition at Canvas and Cream in Forest Hill this morning in memory of Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah. Ella's mother Rosamund's work as a campaigner & public health advocate is truly inspiring.

It was wonderful to visit The Charter School East Dulwich recently to see their new campus, including their excellent ASD provision with spaces for 25 pupils. I also spoke with student leaders about their roles representing their peers in school and answered questions about life as an MP.

This HeartUnions Week, I’m proud to have backed the biggest upgrade in workers’ rights for generations. When I was a lawyer, I fought for the rights of people who had been discriminated against at work. Labour is ensuring workers have fairness, dignity, and opportunity at work.

Israel must fully reopen all crossings into Gaza so vital international aid can reach those who need it. The UK will continue to provide essential medical supplies and food, but far more is required. And aid workers must be able to operate safely and freely on the ground.

It was great to meet with the Chair of the Bar Council, Kirsty Brimlowe KC, yesterday to discuss the key challenges facing the criminal justice system and what can be done to increase diversity in the legal profession.

Labour’s Local Power Plan is the biggest investment in community energy ever with up to £1bn for local projects. It will let communities run their own solar and wind schemes, cut bills, and invest in their neighbourhoods. ⚡️

Last week I met with Nabiha, a @ukparliament.parliament.uk Teacher Ambassador from St George’s Primary School in Forest Hill. Involving young people in politics is so important for our democracy and this vital programme helps teachers to do exactly that.

Female Genital Mutilation is abhorrent and on International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM I want to make it clear: we are committed to tackling perpetrators and strengthening the criminal justice system – to better support victims and increase prosecutions.

Tackling violence against women and girls is my number one priority. In Parliament today, I paid tribute to @jadeblueldn.bsky.social who has helped drive an expansion to the Victim’s Right to Review pilot, giving victims a second chance for justice.

Last night, I proudly voted to scrap the Tories’ two‑child cap. This will lift almost 1,800 children in Lewisham West and East Dulwich out of poverty. It showed our Labour government putting our values into action and delivering real change for the most vulnerable.

Thank you to Lewisham Speaking Up for inviting me to their People’s Parliament event. It was great to speak alongside @vickyfoxcroftmp.bsky.social about what Labour are doing to improve the NHS and as always lots of great questions!

Thank you to all the residents of Grierson Road I spoke to in Crofton Park. We picked up lots of casework from trees, parking and of course the ongoing concern over Gorne Wood.

Empowering survivors isn’t optional, it’s essential. Labour is expanding the Victims’ Right of Review so victims’ voices are heard and their cases get the scrutiny they deserve. As Solicitor General tackling VAWG will always be my top priority. labourlist.org/2026/01/labo...

Visiting Maha Lakshmi Vidya Bhavan with @liamconlon.bsky.social was a brilliant start to the day. Thank you to everyone at the Temple for making me feel so welcome!

Great to speak with Jane Garvey and Fi Glover on Times Radio about the Victims’ Right to Review. This change gives victims a stronger voice and a genuine second chance at justice. All part of our ambitious plan to halve Violence Against Women and Girls within a decade.

We promised to stand with leaseholders, and today Labour has delivered. Ground rents will be capped at £250, saving families in Lewisham West and East Dulwich hundreds of pounds a year. And with the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill we will be going even further.