Students from two Hammersmith schools recently met researchers to learn about a career in cancer research at one of the regular 'Careers in Cancer Research' events held by The Institute of Cancer Research. A brilliant event, I'm sure they were inspired! www.icr.ac.uk/about-us/pub...

It was great to see the Horticultural Trades Association in Parliament this week – I’m backing the Environmental Horticultural sector including the HTA members in my constituency. #PlantsinParliament

On Monday I attended the Liaison Committee, made up of Select Committee Chairs. I had the opportunity to question the PM on the current situation in the Middle East & the implications for international law. You can see my questions Q83 -Q92 here: committees.parliament.uk/oralevidence...

It has been a busy month in Hammersmith and Chiswick and in Parliament, have a read about what I've been up to👇 andyslaughter.co.uk/blog/2026/03...

The Fulham Symphony Orchestra will be performing their Spring Concert on Saturday 21st March. Do go along if you can, I'm sure it will be a brilliant evening! fso.org.uk/2025/08/24/s...

On Saturday 21st of March the wonderful Addison Singers will be performing their Spring Classical Concert, it is sure to be a wonderful evening! www.addisonsingers.com/event/spring...

Yesterday I spoke in the second reading debate of the Courts and Tribunals Bill. See my speech here👇 hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2026...

Last week I met with @lobularbcuk.bsky.social & learned that Lobular Breast Cancer is the second most common breast cancer, yet many have never heard of it. It grows more like a spider’s web, making it hard to detect. You can download LBCUK's leaflet here: lobularbreastcancer.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Culture House opened last May in Hammersmith. It shares the stories of the British Somali community & aims to create a platform for cultural exchange & understanding. Brilliant news that it now has funding from the Loved and Wanted Community Fund. culturehouse.org.uk

119 UK Parliamentarians call for further sanctions on Israel and a total ban on all trade and interaction with illegal Israeli settlements in letter to @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social following yet further illegal Israeli government measures in the occupied State of Palestine. caabu.org/news/news/11...

Have a read about what has been going on recently in Hammersmith & Chiswick and in Parliament. My February newsletter 👇 andyslaughter.co.uk/blog/2026/02...

Wishing all those observing Ramadan or Lent a rewarding month of fasting, praying and giving. #Ramadan2026 #Lent2026

I am dismayed that the Halifax branch in Hammersmith will be closing on the 28th of May. Meanwhile Nationwide has pledged to keep local branches including the Hammersmith one open until at least 2030. www.halifax.co.uk/assets/pdf/b...

As well as replacing juries with a single judge in some criminal trials, the Govt intend to increase magistrates’ sentencing powers. I asked at JQs if the Govt intend that district judges sitting alone will be able to sentence offenders up to 24 months. hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2026...

Marking Holocaust Memorial Day in LBHF with survivors and local schools. A very moving event curated by Councillor Laura Janes.

Have a read about what has been going on recently in Hammersmith & Chiswick and in Parliament. My January newsletter 👇 andyslaughter.co.uk/blog/2026/01...

Thousands of homes have been hit by water supply issues, I raised this with the Minister today. Last night's burst water main and hundreds of smaller bursts in the recent cold weather are the legacy of Thames Water’s failure over not years but decades. hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2026...

There has been a major disruption to water supply in west London due to a burst water pipe. You can see updates from Thames Water below but please be assured I am following up with them directly. www.thameswater.co.uk/network-late...

See my speech in Wednesday's debate on jury trials👇 hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2026...

Evidence suggests civil & family legal aid in particular are in a dire position. There have been increases in housing & immigration fees, but I asked the Secretary of State what plans he has to review legal aid fees, particularly in civil & family law. hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2025...

‘Preventable’ is at SCRUM studios until Wednesday. A walk-through installation on state-related deaths created by Sînziana Cojocărescu (BÈZNĂ Theatre) in response to the INQUEST archive. More information available here: www.inquest.org.uk/bzn-theatre-...

Last night we met in Lyric Square, Hammersmith to light the first Chanukah candle as we do every year. We remembered those killed and injured in the atrocity in Sydney and we reaffirmed our commitment to hope and unity in the face of such horror.

The annual Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham Carol Concert is this evening at 7pm! It is sure to be a wonderful evening, tickets and more information available here: giving.give-star.com/event/age-uk...

Brilliant local charity The Upper Room, is raising money as part of BigGive's Christmas Challenge for their UR4Driving project. Until 12pm on 9th December all donations are doubled! Find out more information about the project and how to donate here: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

Today is World Aids Day. We all have a role to play in stopping HIV. By raising awareness, supporting prevention, and ensuring access to treatment, we can achieve zero new transmissions. Together, we can make it happen. #WorldAIDSDay #EndHIV #HIVAwareness

Have a read of what I've been up to in Parliament and in Hammersmith & Chiswick. My November newsletter👇 andyslaughter.co.uk/blog/2025/11...

80 Parliamentarians demand UK government act to stop Israel's settler violence and forced dispossession of Palestinians in communities like Umm al Khair caabu.org/news/news/80...

The brilliant Addison Singers will be performing on the 6th of December, I'm sure it will be a wonderful evening! More information and tickets available here - www.addisonsingers.com/event/addiso...

The wet wipes cleared from 'Wet Wipe Island' in the Thames by Hammersmith show the scale of the issue of wet wipes polluting our rivers. We're banning plastic in wet wipes which is a huge win for our rivers, ocean and wildlife!

Moving and well-attended Remembrance services at Chiswick and Shepherds Bush War Memorials on Sunday. Thanks to all who organised and took part.

It was a privilege to add my tribute on behalf of Hammersmith and Chiswick to the House of Commons Constituency Garden of Remembrance in New Palace Yard yesterday.

The Public Office (Accountability) Bill is the result of years of committed campaigning led by the families of the victims and the survivors of Hillsborough. See my speech in the debate on Monday here👇 hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2025...

Brilliant to hear that Chiswick's Tabard Theatre has been named London Pub Theatre of the Year 2025! A much loved local venue, very well deserved! chiswickcalendar.co.uk/tabard-theat...

The Fulham Symphony Orchestra has a concert on Saturday 15th November at Smith Square Hall. I'm sure it will be a wonderful evening, you can find out more and buy tickets here: fso.org.uk/2025/04/27/w...

The Victims and Courts Bill is an excellent piece of legislation that will make a real difference to victims. But it is just a start. I asked if the Minister if she and the Department will rededicate themselves to bringing down the Crown court backlog. hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2025...

The latest on Hammersmith Police Station and Heathrow, and news from Westminster and the constituency. My October newsletter👇 andyslaughter.co.uk/blog/2025/10...

My constituents will be detrimentally impacted by further Heathrow expansion. Yesterday I asked if, as part of the ANPS review, there will be full & independent analysis of economic costs & benefits, environmental effects & demand in London & the south-east. hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2025...

My speech in the Sentencing Bill debate yesterday 👇 hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2025...

A brilliant recruitment event and the largest free one in London, the London Job Show, returns tomorrow to Westfield. The Job Show will take place over Friday and Saturday from 11am-5pm.

Great news that after extensive lobbying from residents, LBHF (& me), the Hammersmith counter will remain open. Opening hours will be 10am-10pm Monday-Friday & 9am-7pm on weekends. Pleased the Met have listened to concerns & are keeping more stations accessible to the public.

Great to see the Chancellor on her visit to Sipsmith Distillery in Chiswick today to celebrate the success of the UK–India trade deal, which is due to generate 7,000 jobs across the UK, including 2,591 in London. Read more about the visit here: www.chiswickw4.com/default.asp?....

Great news today from the Mayor that violent crime leading to injury is down in every London borough. Including by 8.8% in Hammersmith & Fulham and 11.5% in Hounslow.

New Palestine Embassy unveiled in Hammersmith, tribute to former Hammersmith MP Iain Coleman who has died and news from Westminster and the constituency. My September newsletter👇 andyslaughter.co.uk/blog/2025/09...

See my column in Chiswick W4 on the Sentencing Bill, constituency visits, and the delay to Chiswick Station footbridge works 👇 www.chiswickw4.com/default.asp?...

Another wonderful day out at Chiswick Dog Show at the weekend, delighted to have been asked back to judge for the second year in a row. It was also great to catch up with Blue Cross, who I visited in Hammersmith in August, at their stall.

My statement on the formal recognition of the Palestinian state.

Mourning the death of my friend Iain Coleman. Iain was MP for Hammersmith and Fulham 1997-2005 and Leader of Hammersmith and Fulham Council 1991-96. A man of infinite compassion and great political skill, but best remembered as someone who just made life interesting and fun.

Some hope among the tragedy and bloodshed in Palestine as Britain joins Canada, Australia and France in recognising the State of Palestine. Proud to see Ambassador Husam Zomlot raise the Palestinian flag over his Embassy here in Hammersmith yesterday.

It was great to be at the official opening of the new Chiswick Health Centre last week. A very impressive new NHS building incorporating 3 GP practices, a range of NHS services and community space for residents to enjoy.

See my speech yesterday in the Sentencing Bill debate 👇 hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2025...