On Windrush Day, Streatham celebrates the generation of migrants who came over from the Commonwealth after the war to help rebuild Britain.
Brixton Hill
End Our Cladding Scandal
At the start of this week, MPs had a chance to vote on an action plan to address the cladding scandal. Since the Grenfell tragedy in 2017, Ministers have promised to take action to get dangerous cladding off buildings no less than fifteen times.
Update on Laptops for Learning
From the donations we’ve received to my Laptops for Learning fundraiser, we’ve now managed to provide 37 Chromebooks to school children in the local area. Thank you for your generosity.
Rapid coronavirus testing: get tested, even if you don’t have symptoms
Getting a test is quick, easy, free and COVID-secure. I got tested on Friday and received my results in under an hour.
Delivering Devices to Streatham Schools
Yesterday, I delivered ten tablets to (my old primary school) as part of my ongoing efforts to get devices to the most disadvantaged students in our community and address the digital divide locally.
Visiting Trinity Academy
I visited Trinity Academy up on Brixton Hill, where I took a tour of the facilities with staff and got the chance to talk to sixth-form science students.