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Lewisham, London
Joined November 2013
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Scale of sentences on the 4 young people who took direct action against the arms supplier to Israel is truly shocking. To impose years of imprisonment for protesting to save lives in Gaza is unjust, especially sentencing on terrorist grounds they were never convicted of by a jury
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Billy Harding retweeted
(1/3) Garden Court North members express solidarity with Rajiv Menon KC, a highly respected silk and member of @gardencourtlaw, who faces prosecution for contempt of court following his closing speech in a high-profile and politically sensitive criminal trial.
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As I told Sky News, even before the latest revelations, Peter Mandelson's scandal hit past and his relationship to Epstein were already known - so why did the PM make him US Ambassador? Who pushed for that. Who pushed for the concerns to be ignored. We need the full truth.
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It's time to reset the immigration debate.
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A shameful and reckless statement from the Prime Minister. International law is being cast aside to appease Donald Trump. The world will see this hypocrisy for exactly what it is. Contrast it with the principled words of Brazil's President Lula (below). That's real leadership.
The UK has long supported a transition of power in Venezuela. We regarded Maduro as an illegitimate President and we shed no tears about the end of his regime. I reiterated my support for international law this morning. The UK government will discuss the evolving situation with US counterparts in the days ahead as we seek a safe and peaceful transition to a legitimate government that reflects the will of the Venezuelan people.
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Making sure people have confidence in their borders and sovereignty is important. But if the Government thinks this week’s hard-line immigration shift will help halt the nosedive in its support, they’re wrong. Evidence from other countries shows many voters will see this as extreme and cruel. Others will see it for the desperate political posturing it is and turn further to the authoritarian right, who’ll move on to saying even the Home Secretary’s performative cruelty doesn’t go far enough. We are looking at a fundamental shift in the role of the state and how it treats rights. History is littered with examples of people on the margins – prisoners, the homeless, people on benefits – being used by governments to push through conditionality. I would say to the public, look beyond tough talk about deporting children and see how the government used this announcement to double down on rolling out hugely unpopular digital ID cards. A voiceless group of people is being used to usher in such policies. Do you think it is going to end there? @LeftFootFwd leftfootforward.org/2025/11/…
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Great to see the newly resurfaced Wells Park Road after Sydenham and Forest Hill councillors raised the poor condition of the road
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Read the full statement from the Mayor of Lewisham @Brenda_Dacres, following the Manchester synagogue attack: lewisham.gov.uk/articles/new…
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🚍 The Bakerloop BL1 is on the road today — and free to use all week! Fantastic to have been at the launch with @SadiqKhan and now see it whizzing past Goldsmiths University in New Cross. A great step towards the #BakerlooExtension and better connections for #Lewisham.
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Billy Harding retweeted
Replying to @elliereeves
@elliereeves @thameswater another heatwave, another water outage in SE23. Please can we have the TW website updated, direct communication with customers, an ETA for repair, and water distributed, especially for priority customers, before it gets dark tonight?
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The best way to save billions from the benefits system? Launch the biggest council home building programme the UK has seen since the post-war years.👇🏻
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Solidarity with all those fighting for better working conditions & trade union rights in Lewisham, in London and around the world #joinaunion
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💥 Player of the Week Award 💥 Congrats to PoW Khaleef from @holytrinityse23 in #ForestHill @LewishamCouncil. Khaleef is a fantastic athlete who has rapidly developed enthusiasm for cricket. He also demonstrated great maths skills, keeping score in matches. #SydenhamSonics
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The head of Ofwat justifies average water bills going up by 25% this week Since privatisation water companies have extracted £80bn in profits while building up debts of over £50bn. Ofwat should be demanding nationalisation not doing PR for the profiteering water companies
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Honoured to have joined the Open Iftar at Lewisham Islamic Centre this evening with @JamesJWalsh @TauseefAnwar07 @WHHarding @AlCutting & @ChigorChike. A heartfelt thank you for the warm welcome & for sharing what Islam means to you. The gathering beautifully embodied the spirit of reflection, unity & generosity that defines this blessed month of #Ramadan. Grateful for the enriching conversations and the sense of community. #Lewisham 🌙✨
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Any news on when the supply will resume to SE26?
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My elderly neighbour still hasn’t had water delivered. She only has water because of her neighbours. Stop putting on your website that you have helped priority customers because you haven’t! I have called twice for her too!
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I spoke to BBC London about the @thameswater water outage in South London. More than 24 hours after this occurred many of my constituents still don't have water. We need an urgent response on when this will be fixed & why adequate support measures haven't been put in place.
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More Royal scandal, unchecked privilege, above the law, oblivious to normal behaviour, entitled. The time is now to end the monarchies unearned place in governance of the U.K. and debate a modern democratic alternative.
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I’ve announced a record £10m in funding to tackle rough sleeping so we can end it in London by 2030. This investment will help more Londoners stay off the streets with access to support and long term housing to rebuild their lives.
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