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A major new investment in London youth clubs from the City Bridge Trust will see voluntary-led clubs set to receive up to £7,000 each once they have achieved the Gold Level of the London Youth Quality Mark. The investment, by the City of London Corporation's charity, the City Bridge Trust,…

I spoke in a debate with fellow Hackney MP Diane Abbott on Olympic legacy.

The Olympics was a resounding success but it is important to ensure that over a year after the end of the games, the long term legacy of jobs, homes and participation in sport are delivered.

Over…

During November I sat on the Immigration Bill committee. The committee heard evidence from witnesses about the impact of the Bill.

In committee, I expressed concern that the bill is rushed through Parliament without time for thorough examination.

I put forward amendments to the bill. This bill will have a…

On Remembrance Sunday, I attended a special ceremony at the newly restored memorial in Stoke Newington to remember civilians who lost their lives in World War Two.

I have been honoured to have been a trustee for the War Memorials Trust for many years and November is always a special…

On 12 October I was delighted to be asked to speak at the Africans Unite Against Child Abuse Summit on African families. is a charity promoting the rights and welfare of African children in the UK.

During the day there were a number of workshops to consider challenges confronting African…