LabourMP for Beckenham and Penge
“Madam speaker, in my constituency of Beckham and Penge earlier this month, the river pool was lined with thousands of dead fish, including critically endangered European eels, following a pollution incident. Thankfully, the water quality ha…”
“I will give way and talk about keeping people out of getting people out of hospital, but also keeping people out of hospital. I spent years in and out of hospital as a teenager. I was one of the youngest people in Britain to have a hip repl…”
“I thank my honourable Friend the Member for Eltham and Chislehurst (Clive Efford), my constituency neighbour, for securing the debate and speaking with such clarity, and so powerfully, in his opening address. I was contacted by my constitue…”
“I was delighted this week by the Government’s announcement that, among other measures, we will be banning social media for under-16s. Throughout the consultation, I met hundreds of people in Beckenham and Penge, including parents, teachers …”
“The Crystal Palace transmitting station in my constituency is such an iconic feature of our south London skyline that people often refer to it as Crystal Paris. It is also vital communications infrastructure. Will the Minister join me in re…”
“I echo the statement from the Minister and the remarks of my honourable Friend the Member for Belfast South and Mid Down (Claire Hanna), who spoke so well and with such clarity. This was a horrific attack, and I join others in extending my …”
“I am delighted to present my petition to the House today, “Keep Bromley in London”. In Bromley, which I represent, our continued membership of the Greater London Authority secures critical economic, social and cultural benefits for resident…”
“Like others, I start by paying tribute to the NHS. I know from first-hand experience how important the NHS and its staff are. When I was 13, I had an accident that left me unable to walk for four years. I spent so much time on NHS children’…”
“The Minister mentioned interventions, so I congratulate her and welcome her to her place. I welcome this Government’s commitment to ensuring that people up and down the country have access to banking services. In my constituency, Mr Jignesh…”
“My honourable Friend mentions investment in green energy. Beckenham and Penge has had significant investment from GB Energy, with more than £700,000 for rooftop solar panels at NHS Bethlem Royal hospital and in local primary schools such as…”
“He never misses an opportunity.…”
“In Crystal Palace in my constituency, I am campaigning against a 24-hour gambling casino. The community do not want it and the company that applied for the casino was fined £1 million in January for failing to safeguard vulnerable people. D…”
“It is clear now that there was no plan behind this reckless war, and that the resulting energy crisis will have huge impacts both here in the UK and around the world. Can I thank the Prime Minister for his cool-headed approach in the face o…”
“I thank my honourable Friend the Member for York Central (Rachael Maskell) for securing this debate. Discussions around assisted dying have divided this House, yet I think we can all agree that the prominence that palliative care has been g…”
“The Minister mentions commemoration in London. In my part of south-east London, I had the pleasure of going, with representatives of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, to look at the graves that it maintains. Does he agree that the com…”
“I thank the honourable Member for Dorking and Horley (Chris Coghlan) for securing this debate. It is so important that the lived experiences of parents are valued by local authorities and other services, and too often they are not. In 2023,…”
“Does my honourable Friend agree that it is really important that we make participating in democracy as easy as possible? There is an inextricable link between high levels of deprivation and low levels of registration, and it is really impor…”
“Twenty-four hour gambling centres target the most vulnerable in our communities, fuel antisocial behaviour and damage the character and identity of a local area. They also harm local businesses and contribute to the decline of our high stre…”
“I thank the honourable Member for making that point. When we talk about issues of trans rights, it is so important to consider the very real trans people behind the statistics and arguments. Last year, I met my constituent Hannah, a trans w…”
“Next week will mark the first anniversary of the passing of Graham Murray, who tragically lost his life aged just 34 following a road traffic accident. Graham was a stalwart of Beckenham rugby club in my constituency, collecting nearly 150 …”
“My constituent Raj Matharu runs the brilliant Westchem pharmacy in West Wickham, is CEO of Community Pharmacy South East London, and last year was shortlisted for community pharmacist of the year. I have heard from residents across West Wic…”
“From working with the Norwegian Refugee Council, including my constituent Amelia Rule—who is its head of shelter and settlements—I know the vital work that charity is doing. As my honourable Friend has said, though, in January it was banned…”
“Leo Barber from Beckenham tragically took his own life in November 2023, aged just 16, after suffering months of poor mental health. The recent inquest into Leo’s death found that he had been failed by multiple agencies, but that his mental…”
“Melvin Hall community centre has served the community of Penge for over 50 years and was home to incredible community initiatives and charities, such as the Beckenham and Penge Gateway Club, which supports adults with learning disabilities …”
“14. What steps his Department is taking to help tackle damp and mould in social housing.…”
“10. What fiscal steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support patients in the NHS.…”
“11. What steps he is taking to help reduce the number of families in temporary accommodation.…”
“May I start by thanking the right honourable Member for Skipton and Ripon (Sir Julian Smith) for his thoughtful contribution? Ever since the Northern Ireland legacy Bill was introduced by the previous Government in 2019, thousands of innoce…”
“I thank the Minister for her statement. I was really proud of how my Beckenham and Penge constituency came together to welcome Ukrainian families after the conflict there, through schemes such as Homes for Ukraine. I am pleased that the Gov…”
“9. What steps she is taking to improve biodiversity.…”
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