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...

The troubling findings of Baroness Harman’s independent review of bullying, harassment & sexual harassment are primarily for the Bar itself & for the judiciary to address, but I asked if the Government support the recommendations & what can they do to ensure they are implemented.

A great day out at Tidefest on Sunday! It was brilliant to see so many people enjoying the Thames and being able to do so safely thanks to the huge efforts that have gone into cleaning it up and keeping it free of pollution and rubbish.

The Govt are rightly recruiting new probation officers to fulfil the new responsibilities under the sentencing bill. Yesterday, I asked how we are going to fill the shortage of 10,000 probation officers recently reported by the BBC 👇 hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2025...

Thank you to Phoebe Gore age 6 1/2 who's mum has sent in this lovely drawing about the Asian hornet. It was done as part of achieving a Girls Guides Rainbow Badge. Thanks for helping us spread the word to everyone 🙏

Yesterday I spoke in the Commons to ask the Solicitor General about court backlogs and the CPS' role in reducing this. See my full speech here👇 hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2025...

BBKA trustee Luke Whyatt has donned a yellow-legged Asian hornet costume and visited sites across London to highlight the BBKA's yellow legged Asian hornet week. This year has seen the highest numbers so far. Awareness, Identification and reporting are the priorities.

Tidefest is taking place on the 14th of September this year at Strand on the Green. It is a brilliant day out with lots of fun activities to participate in! www.thamestidefest.net

Yesterday it was brilliant to see the great work the Blue Cross Hammersmith animal hospital does to provide affordable vet care. If you'd like to donate to Blue Cross to help them continue their important work, you can find out more information here www.bluecross.org.uk/donate.

🛩 "Framing opposition to major projects or developments, whether from local residents, environmental experts or elected representatives as 'blockers' is unhelpful." Hammersmith MP Andy Slaughter on why he is opposed to Heathrow expansion

I have long opposed Heathrow expansion. Arguments for a third runway claim to support growth and national interest, yet ignore the realities of our climate obligations, public health, and the long-term wellbeing of west London communities. labourlist.org/2025/08/heat...

Congratulations to all students getting their results today in Hammersmith & Chiswick - I wish you all the best for the future. If you need support or advice, there is useful information on the National Careers Service website: nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/exam-results

Have a read of my July newsletter for more information about what I've been up to both in Hammersmith & Chiswick and in Parliament recently. andyslaughter.co.uk/blog/2025/07...

112 Parliamentarians demand UK Government publish response to International Court of Justice www.caabu.org/news/press-r...

For our work, our team are often out and about meeting MPs. Last week we met our local MP @hammersmithandy.bsky.social to talk about some of the challenges older people on a low income face and policy solutions that could help. https://www.independentage.org/policy-and-research/research-reports