Events taking place this week for #DementiaActionWeek2024 .
Afternoon tea today & Music Taster Session on Thurs at 223 Windmill Road, Ealing.
Info stall at Hanwell Health Centre, 20 Church Road, Hanwell on Friday.
All free but check if you need to book: orlo.uk/dMPNJ

Today I met with Independent Pharmacies Association (IPA) to discuss the role they play in supporting public health, how important they are for communities and the risks they are facing #Fight4Pharmacies

This afternoon I asked the Government about our commitment to NATO and whether we were doing enough to support EU defence cooperation. John Healey MP Labour Friends of the Forces

Amazing engagement today at our Hanwell Your voice, your town🏡 📣, talking to residents about investing in our community. Joined by Hanwell councillors including Cllr Louise Brett and Ray Wall. Make sure you have your say too 🖊️ ✉️ forms.office.com/e/kdWJA0uc59

I’m supporting #WorldIBDDay to raise awareness of Crohn’s and Colitis and tackle #IBDMyths .

Together, we can improve understanding of Inflammatory Bowel Disease and raise awareness of how it may affect people.

Visit Crohn's & Colitis UK to find out more: crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/get-involved/w…

This #DementiaActionWeek I met with Alzheimer's Society and the Geller Commission to discuss the practical steps the Government can take to reduce dementia-related hospital occupancy, from improving diagnosis to supporting breakthrough treatments.

The shortage of British South Asian Footballers is a real shame and something we are all keen to fix

It's finally here!

The documentary Football's Hidden Talent investigates why there are so few British South Asian footballers.

Over 25 interviews on and off the pitch inc big football stakeholders.

WATCH a taster now...full 90 mins on Sky Sports Football Tuesday 21 May at 1800

I’m proud to support Mental Health Foundation this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek – 13 to 19 May. Join in and help to create a world with good mental health for all. Find out more and get involved: mentalhealth.org.uk/mhaw #MomentsForMovement

Earlier this month I co-signed a letter calling for stringent measures to end service charge abuses, but we need your help by signing the petition here to shine a vital light on bad practices and ultimately help end it: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/6596…

The UK Repair and Reuse Declaration calls for measures to make repairs easier for everyone. We need to cut the cost of repair, make products easier to repair, and support repair training and apprenticeships across the UK.

If you, or someone you know, is struggling with the rising cost of living and rising water bills, Thames Water is increasing the number of eligible households for its financial support. Follow this link to see what support is on offer to you:
thameswater.co.uk/help/account-a…

🎨Today, The King unveiled a new portrait by Jonathan Yeo at Buckingham Palace. The painting - commissioned by The Draper’s Company - is the first official portrait to be completed since His Majesty’s Coronation. It will hang in Draper’s Hall in London.

Today’s MAC review shows there is no evidence of foreign students misusing the UK graduate route but the Government’s vacillation has cause chaotic uncertainty for international students.

Glad to have hosted NISAU UK - Home of 🇮🇳 students & alumni in 🇬🇧 and stand united in our message: students are welcome here.

Just as the welfare of victims is put at the heart of criminal cases, I urged the Government today to put children’s welfare at the heart of family proceedings.

Proud to have hosted Mental Health Unplugged in Parliament to mark #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2024 and to discuss how we can work together to best combat mental health issues.

Good to join The Restart Project and Back Market last week to sign the UK Repair and Refuse Declaration, calling for the expansion of the UK’s right to repair electronic goods and strengthen consumer protections.

Important and timely Backbench Business Committee debate on vaccine-preventable deaths led by Virendra Sharma MP with contributions from Chris Law MP Catherine West MP Sir Peter Bottomley MP and Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP responding, bringing in Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance The Global Fund Unitaid

Watch in full here: bit.ly/4bvj4yq

Last chance to sign-up for my summer programme, A Week In Politics!

For all 16-19 y/o, this is a jam-packed week full of tours, workshops, and discussions about politics.

If you’re interested in learning more about our political system, sign-up here: forms.gle/zcYjMnNNwx7euN…

In Westminster Hall, MPs are holding a debate on global health agencies and vaccine-preventable deaths, proposed by Virendra Sharma MP .

📚Read the Commons Library debate pack:
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-brief…

📺Watch on Parliament live:
parliamentlive.tv/Commons