Breakfast clubs are proven to boost attainment, attendance & life chances. That's why I'm delighted that from September three new free breakfast clubs will open at Holy Trinity, Our Lady & St Philip Neri and Kelvin Grove. @UKLabour is continuing to deliver for families 🥣🌹

The inspectorate's report on CPS victim communication shows a disappointing lack of progress. Victims have a right to understand decisions that affect them, and to have those decisions communicated with compassion, clarity, and care. This is not good enough. They must do better.

I recently spoke to the Justice Select Committee about how I'm ensuring the CPS is aligned with Labour's goal to halve VAWG in a decade. As part of this work, we have set up a £5 million pilot scheme to better support victims of domestic abuse in the justice system.

Great to speak with MPs today in Parliament about the nationwide rollout of the Early Victims' Right to Review and the difference it will make for victims of rape and serious sexual violence.

A lovely morning at the National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast with Father Philip Smith and Bishop Lennox Hamilton. This year's theme was hope for the future – something I think we can all get behind.

Thank you to 5 News for interviewing @jadeblueldn.bsky.social and me this evening about the nationwide rollout of the Early Victims' Right to Review. This gives victims more control over their case and a second chance at justice.

The Early Victims' Right to Review is about putting victims at the heart of our justice system. The system wasn't working for victims of rape and sexual assault. @jadeblueldn.bsky.social has campaigned tirelessly so no other woman has to go through what she did.

The Early Victims' Right to Review will be rolled out nationwide. 
 The rollout was only possible due to the work of campaigners such as @jadeblueldn.bsky.social. This is a big step forward, giving victims of rape and serious sexual offences a second chance at justice.

Thank you to Carole and everyone at Catford and Bromley Synagogue for inviting me and @janetdaby.bsky.social to visit today. It was wonderful to tour the synagogue and meet the community. We discussed the great work it does with young people, and the need to do more to tackle antisemitism.

Thank you to @barnardos.org.uk for inviting me to visit their FGM Centre to hear more about its vital work tackling harmful attitudes towards women and girls. Listening about their experiences was powerful. It demonstrates why this work matters and why VAWG is my top priority.

Today's decision followed the referral to the Unduly Lenient Scheme. This scheme has given the victims’ of this horrifying crime a second chance of justice. Tackling VAWG is my number one priority as Solicitor General and I welcome today's decision.

So important. It can’t be right that a domestic abuser who kills with a knife already in the home has a 15 year sentencing starting point whilst someone who takes a knife to the scene has a 25 year starting point. Very pleased that Labour are ending this. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Great to host a drop-in for MPs today explaining the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme and the work of the Attorney General's Office. As Solicitor General, I worked with victims and their families to extend the timeframe for referrals by up to six months.

Brilliant news that @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social and @lewishamlabour.bsky.social have secured Sydenham a share of £500,000 to host a new weekly food and drink night market this summer running from June to August. Great for Sydenham and our high street! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Fantastic to be at the Horniman’s 125 year anniversary celebrations today. I have been coming here since I was a child & never grow tired of it! The new gardens are amazing & I am so proud we received funding from this Labour Government for them.

I was honoured to open Hestia‘s new therapeutic garden in my constituency last Friday. Hestia does incredible work supporting vulnerable individuals across London. Spaces like these form part of their holistic ethos to help service users on their journey to recovery.

This morning we came together in Lewisham for Armed Forces Day alongside our veterans, serving personnel, and community to say a heartfelt thank you to all who serve or have served.

Great news for families across Lewisham West and East Dulwich. From today, Labour has cut VAT on children's days out this summer. Children's meals, cinema tickets, theme parks will now be more affordable this summer. That's Labour making a real difference. 🎡

As part of Carers Week, I visited Sydenham Ignition Peer Support at Ignition Brewery to hear about their experiences as unpaid carers in Lewisham. The work they do to support those they care for is vital and it's essential that they continue to receive high quality support.

I was so impressed by year one pupils at Our Lady and St Philip Neri Primary School on my visit. They gave me a brilliant presentation about the history of parliament. I also had a brilliant tour of their facilities, including their sky garden and famous brass band room!

Today’s announcement means that under Raneem’s Law, abuse specialists will be rolled out to a dozen more 999 control rooms. That means expert support when it matters, leading to better outcomes for victims. www.gov.uk/government/news/domestic-abuse-specialists-embedded-in-12-more-999-control-rooms

Great to join MPs yesterday in welcoming @andyburnham.bsky.social back to Parliament following his brilliant victory in Makerfield!

Keir did what many thought was impossible - make our party electable again. It was a privilege to work with him during the General Election and then as Party Chair. As Solicitor General, I've seen Keir's determination to tackle VAWG and change our country for the better.

Thank you to @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social for joining us this evening ahead of the Crofton Park by-election on Thursday. Great support on the doors for Alex Brooks, our fantastic @lewishamlabour.bsky.social candidate! 🌹

10 years on, and Jo Cox's words are more important than ever: we have more in common than that which divides us. Today we remember Jo. Her compassion, her courage, and the future she deserved. We must never stop fighting for the politics she believed in. 🌹

No sentence can undo the devastation that Henry Nowak’s family have suffered. After careful consideration, I have made the decision to refer this case to the Court of Appeal. It is now for the court to decide whether to increase the sentence. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Extremely pleased and relieved that this Labour Gov is banning social media for under-16s. As a mum of a pre-teen, it’s the thing that keeps me up at night. I know many of my constituents feel the same. That’s why I called for a ban, and I am delighted we’re implementing one.

Despite the rain, the local community came together for a brilliant street party last weekend and raised £375 for St Christopher’s Hospice. Lovely to drop the donation in and meet the team. Thank you to everyone who supported such a great cause!

Tackling VAWG is my number one priority as Solicitor General. This week I met with Andrea Simon the Victims' Commissioner for London to discuss improving access to justice, strengthening support for victims of VAWG, and tackling court delays.

Lovely to visit Amir today, a new Persian restaurant with brilliant food and service on Lordship Lane. Plenty of veggie options on the menu. Great to meet Amir, the owner, too - highly recommend giving it a try!

Thank you to Max for inviting me down to FitFor Gym on Lordship Lane. Great to hear how this brilliant business has been here for almost 20 years and how the Government can do more to support gyms and for people to stay active and healthy!

Great to pop into the wonderful St Christopher’s Hospice to pick up some collection buckets for my street party tomorrow. They amazing work across Lewisham and Southwark, I am really proud to support them.

FGM is violence against women and girls. It must be stopped. Thanks to @kerrymp.bsky.social for her vital question on this. As Solicitor General, tackling VAWG is my number one priority and I'll keep fighting to end FGM.

Yesterday @vickyfoxcroftmp.bsky.social and I met with TfL. We said that people must not see their journeys disrupted or miss appointments as a result of the reduction in service. If you’re affected by these changes, contact me at [email protected] and I’ll ensure TfL is made aware.

Yesterday, I met with TfL representatives and raised our brilliant community petition about extending the 63 bus route. I’ll continue to push for this change that I know would greatly benefit many in our local community.

I want to see a national roll out of the Victims’ Right to Review pilot by the end of the summer. Because of this pilot, cases that would have been dropped are continuing, ensuring victims of rape are heard, treated with fairness and dignity.

Great to meet with Kanishka Narayan about the social media consultation. Thousands of parents in my constituency are calling for a ban for under 16s, a view shared by my own 11-year-old! Grateful for Kanishka’s time and determination to improve online safety for children.

A powerful letter from @janetdaby.bsky.social, who is absolutely right to call this out. Deleting a post, but failing to make amends and not even provide an apology is not good enough. I echo Janet's call for Mayor Shrivastava and Lewisham Greens to address this now and restore trust.

This week I spoke at the Crown Prosecution Services' Crown Advocacy conference, highlighting the vital role that Crown Advocates play in delivering justice. I am pleased to see the CPS’ new approach to Crown Advocacy, ensuring more Crown Advocates are available to handle RASSO cases.

Great to meet with Italian politicians from across the political spectrum yesterday in Parliament. Particularly interesting to hear how parties are working across the political divide to tackle violence against women and girls as well as improve opportunities for women.

Great to be back out on the doors in Crofton Park ahead of the by-election on 18 June. 🌹

Brilliant to meet Kate and Karl at the wonderful @brocjacktheatre.bsky.social in Crofton Park. Great to hear how theatres like the Brockley Jack are supporting artists from all backgrounds to start their careers in the creative arts. Look forward to coming back soon and seeing a play!

Brilliant day out on the doors speaking to voters in Forest Hill, Goose Green and Sydenham. Thank you to @abenaoppongasare.bsky.social for joining us! On Thursday 7 May vote Labour 🌹

Our hardworking councillors in Peckham Rye Vikki and Renata have been campaigning to extend the 63 Bus route to Honor Oak Park Station. This weekend they handed our petition to @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social, thank you to the over 700 people who have signed so far!

Lovely time at Blackbird cafe in Sydenham!

Great to meet with Cat Smith today, CEO of Community TechAid. Their fantastic charity provides digital & tech support for residents in Southwark, & promotes the reusing, repairing, and recycling of tech. Really exciting to hear about their hopes to expand further across London!

Stalking destroys lives. This National Stalking Awareness Week, I want every victim to know: you will be believed and we will act. We've introduced new powers to protect victims and end online anonymity for stalkers. Tackling VAWG is my top priority. www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/time-t...

Fantastic to be joined by @andyburnham.bsky.social in Sydenham, supporting our brilliant candidate for Mayor Amanda De Ryk and our local Labour council candidates. Thanks to Andy for joining us and supporting @lewishamlabour.bsky.social on the campaign trail. On 7 May vote Labour🌹

Great to be joined by friends and colleagues in Forest Hill and Perry Vale today. We were speaking to voters about how Labour is strengthening renters’ rights, the biggest ever expansion of free school meals and free childcare. That’s the difference Labour makes. 🌹

Tracey Hanson has campaigned with extraordinary courage and tireless determination following the murder of her son, Josh. Because of her work and the Josh Hanson Trust, we are extending the time limit for appeals under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.