Jas Athwal MP

I have a vision for Ilford South – nothing will hold me back from delivering that vision Ilford is my home. The only place I want to represent — to serve my neighbours, my community, you I don’t want to win for me, I want to win for us Join the team 👇 Jasathwal.com

Following the stabbing on Felbrigge Road, I have been in contact with the Borough Commander and understand the family are receiving support from specialist officers. Anyone with any information about this incident should contact the Police on 101.

Devastating news of a senseless stabbing on Felbrigge Road in Seven Kings in the early hours of this morning. My thoughts and prayers are with the victim’s family and friends as they face this unimaginable tragedy.🙏

Over 1,400 healthcare workers have been killed in Gaza. The healthcare workers still alive are facing torture, sexual abuse and arbitrary detention. The attacks on World Health Organisation warehouses & bombing of medical facilities have meant that medical stores in Gaza have…

In Ilford South around 260 people live with Parkinson’s Disease. At the @ParkinsonsUK Reception, I discussed improving patient care with healthcare professionals and those with the condition. Right now, we have a shortage of neurologists and Parkinson's nurses - meaning that…

Today we paid tribute to Fauja Singh by running/walking the route where he trained. Ordinary people coming together to celebrate the life a global icon. He was not immortal, but his example is. His footsteps are etched into the ground he ran on, and into the hearts of millions…

A very busy and productive surgery in the café this morning. Issues discussed included housing, homelessness, planning, and adult social care provision. Thank you to all those who came to see us. We will be back here again soon.

I joined activists and lawyers to discuss the human rights crisis occurring in Bangladesh. We discussed anti-terror legislation, the rise in political & religious violence and democratic backsliding. We must oppose anti-Hindu & anti-Christian violence, defend political freedoms…

Yesterday I delivered a letter calling for an official Government apology for the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (1919). Jallianwala Bagh remains one of the biggest stains on British history. An official apology wouldn't fully heal the scars, but it would go some way to righting this…

Great to see @Tim_Roca raising the plight of all those being arbitrarily detained abroad at PMQs. The APPG for British Sikhs have repeatedly raised the case of Jagtar Singh Johal. It is clear a real consensus is building across the House. @AppgBritSikhs

Thames Water bosses have been lining their pockets by polluting our rivers. Meanwhile today they have reported losses of £1.5bn. I spoke with Environment Secretary @SteveReedMP about cleaning up our rivers & banning unfair bonuses to water bosses.

In boroughs like Barking & Dagenham, Redbridge, and Havering, SEND provision is struggling. Too many families face long waits — and too many children are missing the support they urgently need. I’ve called for 3 key reforms to fix this: 1. A modernised local gov funding…

Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Sardar Fauja Singh Ji. He was legendary - a man who continued running until he was 101. He was a global Sikh icon, that inspired millions across the world. His spirit & legacy of resilience will run on forever. 🏃‍♂️ My heartfelt…

Yesterday I was at King George Hospital to celebrate the completion of over 500 robotic gynae surgeries at @BHRUT_NHS. This robotic surgery prevents doctor fatigue, increases accuracy and means more surgeries daily. This is one of the innovative steps @BHRUT_NHS is taking to…

Civilians in Gaza must be protected from attack and able to access aid without fear. Devastated to hear about the killing of women and children waiting in line for aid yesterday. The UK Government calls for an immediate and independent investigation into this incident.

As we head into a busy summer, I am glad that the @MayorofLondon has allocated more police, including more patrols & plain-clothes officers in Ilford Town Centre. I’ll be working closely with the local police as we roll this out.

With an amber heat alert issued across England, remember that vulnerable people are more at risk from higher temperatures. Make sure elderly family and friends keep hydrated, and wear sunscreen if going out. Visit the NHS website for advice. ☀️ nhs.uk/live-well/seas…

Today, our community in Ilford came together to remember the Srebrenica genocide. 30 years ago over 8,000 Muslim men & boys were murdered because of their faith, their culture, & their God. During this period, women and girls were also subject to sexual violence. Even today,…