Transition from Education to Employment: Beyond the Classroom Thursday, 22 October, 2026 This morning, I hosted the first Transition from Education to Employment: Beyond the Classroom event in the Houses of Parliament, bringing together Year 11, 12 and 13 students from schools across Chingford and Woodford Green. The event was to give students a clear understanding of the opportunities available to them after school, including further education, apprenticeships, skills and training... Local News
Public Meeting on Broadmead Road Bridge 1st July 2025 Last night, I joined many concerned residents at Redbridge Council’s public meeting on Broadmead Road Bridge at Sir James Hawkey Hall. I was pleased to see... Local News
Slava Ukraini - Ukrainian Action's 77th convoy from London to Ukraine 30th June 2025 I had the privilege of joining Ukrainian Action on their 77th convoy from London to Ukraine. Since March 2022, this incredible charity has delivered over 370... Local News
Chingford Village Festival 9th June 2025 I want to give a heartfelt thank you to Irene Bull, the organiser of the Chingford Village Festival and both Sam's and Helen, the organiser's of the North... Local News
Concerns about Overcrowding at Chingford Station Continue 3rd June 2025 Like many of you, I remain frustrated about the ongoing closure of the second exit at Chingford Station. The current overcrowding at the station, especially... Local News
The Connaught Club Family Fun Day 17th May 2025 I was delighted to join The Connaught Club Family Fun Day today! It was a pleasure to take part in the tennis, squash and lawn bowls and even enjoy an ice cream... Local News
Crime Summit 12th May 2025 Last week, I met Superintendent Sarah Jackson, Chief Inspector Mehmet Hassan, Inspector Mason, Councillor Mitchell Goldie, and representatives from Station Road... Local News
New Banking Hub for North Chingford 21st March 2025 I was thrilled to attend today’s opening of Chingford’s new temporary Banking Hub at Meridian House, 62 Station Road, Chingford, E4 7BA. Operated by the Post... Local News
Jobs are vital to welfare reform. Unemployment has been medicalised, leaving too many without aspiration or hope. 16th March 2025 It’s hard to get a car moving with the handbrake on. Jobs are vital to welfare reform. Unemployment has been medicalised, leaving too many without aspiration or... Articles
If Ukraine goes down, Taiwan will be next. 24th February 2025 By appearing weak and divided, the West is sending a worrying message to its adversaries. Megaphone “diplomacy”, that feature of the Cold War, has re-surfaced... Articles