Report from your MP – Autumn 2023
It has been a busy few months, with lots happening in Parliament and in the…
In Luton
Thanksgiving with the Kenyan Community Forum
It was a joy to join Luton, Dunstable & Surrounding Kenyan Community Forum thanksgiving and…
Making a noise about anti-bullying with Whitefield Primary Academy
It was a joy to meet students and staff at Whitefield Primary Academy last week…
Small Business Saturday: Ambel’s Cakes
This is a sweet Small Business Saturday Shout Out for the amazing Ambel’s Cakes! The…
Remembrance Day 2023
Remembrance Sunday 2023 was commemorated in Luton with a moving service, with the armed forces…
Islamophobia Awareness Month
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month. With hate crimes against Muslims on the rise, this month’s…
Joining the Ghousia Trust for Milad-un-Nabi
It was great to join Jamia Islamia Ghousia Trust along with Rachel Hopkins MP for…
Luton and Dunstable Hospital’s new in-progress wing
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital has been in need of new facilities for decades. Thank…
Celebrating Onam with Luton Keralites Association
I soaked up the festive atmosphere over the weekend with Luton Keralites Association, joining over…
Getting involved at Sundon Park Cooking Class
Last Friday I went along to the Open Door Cooking Club at Sundon Park Baptist…
Wilko closure and Luton North
The branches of Wilko that neighbour my constituency (in Dunstable and in Luton town centre)…
Small Business Saturday: Celebrating 100 Shout-outs
Small Business Saturday may only take place once a year across the country, but I…
Luton’s small businesses deserve a level playing field
This article first appeared in Luton News on 23rd August 2023 We often don’t notice…
Let’s jump those hurdles and allow Luton’s girls to get active
This article first appeared in Luton News on 26th July 2023 The summer holidays are…
Visit to Milliner House Care Home
On Friday 21st July I visited Milliner House Care Home, chatting to residents and staff…
Helping out at Hockwell Ring food bank
Foodbanks are sadly a crucial community safety net that catches people when they fall. I…
Campaign: Leagrave Ticket Office
It has been reported that railway ticket offices across the country will be closed or…
Standing up for SKF workers
SKF has been a central part of Luton’s proud manufacturing history for over 100 years,…
Talking environment with Beechwood Primary School
I had a fantastic visit to Beechwood Primary School. Students from Year 5 and 6…
Marking the Racial Equity Networking Dinner
On the 14th July I attended the Racial Equity and Networking Dinner. I heard powerful,…
Resignation upon resignation – it’s time for everyone to have their say now
This is my monthly column that originally appeared in Luton News on 28th June 2023.…