The rise in Covid cases we’re seeing in Hounslow and in many parts of London, while not as large as other parts of the country that have gone into local lockdown, is a reminder that sadly life may never return to normal until we have a vaccine that is effective for all people. For that, […]
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Transport For London has been forced to re-think plans to cut buses serving West Middlesex Hospital after pressure from Isleworth councillors and residents. TfL had announced plans to scrap the 110 bus route, serving the hospital and a number of Isleworth schools as part of a consultation launched in October 2018. The proposals triggered protests
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I regret to inform my constituents that all Isleworth surgeries will be cancelled until further notice to help protect vulnerable residents at this time. I am available by email or phone for all casework and residents who need support while self-isolating can contact me for help. As the coronavirus crisis worsens, many elderly and vulnerable
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It’s fantastic news that the Heathrow Third Runway has been ruled illegal because of climate change. Campaigners should keep up the pressure on the government to stop the runway once and for all. Time to make Heathrow better, but definitely not bigger.
Tonight, I chaired a robust and good natured debate in which all members of Brentford & Isleworth CLP were invited to choose who we would endorse for Labour leader and deputy. After some excellent points made in support of all candidates, our CLP voted to back Keir Starmer for leader and Angela Rayner for deputy.
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I was very honoured tonight to have been elected Chair of Brentford & Isleworth Constituency Labour Party. In these dark times for Labour, with a leadership election looming as well as the Mayoral contest, I look forward to working hard with my fellow CLP officers to ensure our patch of West London remains red.
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I was proud to support a motion to Hounslow Council this week that reiterated our opposition to all forms of religious intolerance and hatred. https://www.facebook.com/BrentfordTV/videos/1279695052205365/?t=0
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It has been longer than I care to admit that I last visited Isleworth Leisure Centre to shape up. However it was great to be back visiting the gym as Mayor of Hounslow Tony Louki opened the new revamped centre. https://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/isleworth-leisure-centre-library/news/mayor-of-hounslow-opens-newly-refurbished-centre-after-900k-investment-/
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I was proud to second a motion, with Cllr Katherine Dunne, that has seen Hounslow Council declare a climate emergency and pledge to go carbon neutral. The motion reads: “The impacts of climate breakdown are already causing serious damage around the world. A ‘Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 °C’, published by the Intergovernmental
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It has been one year since I was elected to serve Isleworth alongside Cllr. Daanish Saeed and Cllr. Sue Sampson. For a first time councillor like myself, it has been a steep learning curve, but I am proud to report that your Isleworth councillors are among the busiest and hardest working in the borough. Between
