James Asser MP

The Minister and I saw the positive impact early years’ language interventions were having on the students at Curwen Primary School. I asked that the Government look at communities like ours, where many parents face the additional challenges of housing and economic hardship.

Our position on recognition of the State of Palestine ⤵️ and in 🧵. We urge the British Government to take this step, which would be backed by a majority of MPs, and most of the Labour movement.

I recently spoke about the Photo Reconnaissance Unit of the RAF. The brave men behind the photos in our history books, museums and films. There were 6 men from West Ham, if you recognise any of these names please contact us, so that we can honour them locally and nationally.

I’ve joined over 90 MPs in calling on social media companies to take action following the racism and misogyny directed at Jess Carter.   It’s time social media companies took some responsibility and stopped looking the other way.

Yesterday I met with the Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev on his visit to London with members of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Bulgaria. We discussed a range of issues including trade, industry and increased tourism between our two countries.

Today is #ZeroHIVStigmaDay, tackle ignorance with facts. Let’s end stigma by understanding the facts about #HIV not believing the prejudice. Find out more: tht.org.uk/hiv/myths-abou…

Our cadet forces offer lots of opportunities for young people. I caught up with the two local Army Cadets detachments for East Ham and West Ham at a community event recently.

The UK government has confirmed its support for London's bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships. #BBCAthletics

I asked whether colleagues would join me in congratulating Richard House Hospice in West Beckton on their 25th year of supporting children and their families through what is often the most difficult time in their lives. @RichardHouseCH

You now have until next Tuesday 22nd July at 5pm to apply! We have extended the deadline for applications for the summer scheme with my office. If you have an idea for West Ham and Beckton and want to learn more about local and national politics we want to hear from you.

Thank you @Uma_Kumaran for the debate and exhibition in Parliament on the 1888 Matchgirls Strike. The rights and protections that we benefit from today were not won without a struggle and we must not forget that often that struggle was led by brave working class women.

137 years ago this week, 1400 young women and girls walked out of the Bryant & May factory in Bow, in a fight for their rights at work - pushing back against poverty, disease and exploitation. Their strike sparked the modern trade union movement in Britain Tonight in…

Yesterday, I visited the new development in Silvertown Quays to see the progress. It was great to see homes and sites for new businesses being built as part of the regeneration of this bit of the docks.

The Father Goose Community centre has been named after the St Luke’s parish priest from 1933-1978. It was good to meet current Vicar, Reverend Amy this weekend and talk about plans for St Luke’s 150th birthday celebrations later this year.

Lovely summer fun day in Keir Hardie Recreation Ground today celebrating Newham’s 60th anniversary. The sun was shining, lots of local community groups and plenty of local people enjoying the park, the sunshine, the food and the fun.

Building on the legacy of Sure Start, the Government is creating up to 1,000 Best Start Family Hubs across England. Last week I caught up with the Newham Family Hub team and heard about their work and plans. Every child deserves the best start in life.

Remember the battle for freedom in the Far East. 🪖 The UK Armed Forces will soon mark 80 years since #VJDay - Victory over Japan - and the end of the #SecondWorldWar. 🕊️ 🫡 Veterans of the conflict will be honoured at commemorations around the world: ve-vjday80.gov.uk/events

I joined @SpeechAndLangUK at Curwen Primary in Plaistow to see Early Talk Boost in action & the impact it has had on children Good to talk to staff and parents and welcome Education Minister @StephenMorganMP and outline the challenges we face locally & the great work being done

Today is the the International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the Srebrenica genocide, where over 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys were murdered. We remember all those who were killed and their families and we honour the survivors.

This year was the first May in 17 years in which waiting lists fell. Sounds familiar? Because we cut waiting lists in April too. Proof that our Plan for Change is working.