On a Thames sailing barge today to see ideas for regeneration in the Royal Victoria Dock. Options and ideas laid out. I was pleased to see lots of feedback from locals
I’m keen to work with docks agencies, residents & community groups to protect the best of the docks whilst adding new opportunities
I recently visited Rokeby School in Canning Town.
I spoke to the student leaders about how they have been able to make positive changes in their school and answered some very strong questions from the sociology class.
I was really impressed by students’ commitment and insight.
Last night was the Big Iftar in Parliament.
It was wonderful to be there with ambassadors, colleagues and members of the Muslim community from across the country.
Wishing everyone a continued Ramadan Kareem!
Happy Holi to everyone celebrating in West Ham and Beckton! Wishing you, a joyful time with friends and family
Честит Национален Празник!
It was great to join His Excellency the Bulgarian Ambassador and members of the Bulgarian communities in the UK in celebrating their national day today.
Casework in February, has reflected what I’ve been hearing on the doorstep.
That lots of constituents are feeling stuck in leasehold flats or in accommodation that doesn’t meet their needs.
I will continue to help on a case by case basis and push for change in Parliament.
I recently visited Azhar Academy in Stratford to meet with students and staff.
The students are really engaged and had lots of interesting and thoughtful questions for me and Uma Kumaran, MP for Stratford and Bow.
Thank you so much for having us!
I recently met Dr Tammy Hibbert at the London General Practice Awards in Parliament.
This award is a well deserved recognition of her care of our community and her work on long term sustainable and safe health initiatives.
Out in Custom House this afternoon talking to residents with local councillors.
Picked up lots of casework on the doorstep.
If you’re in West Ham & Beckton and you’re in need of some help or advice please email my office james.asser.mp@parliament.uk
Delighted to visit Beckton District Park yesterday for the opening of the new play area by the Will Thorne Pavilion.
A fantastic refurbished play space, redesigned, with new equipment including a great plane shaped slide and climbing frame replacing a tired run-down playground. 🛝
I spoke at the London early years leaders’ conference & heard from local nursery providers on the challenges for their sector & what is needed for the future.
It was also interesting to meet businesses supplying nurseries & see some new innovations that children will soon be using for learning.
I always enjoy school visits, you get great questions and feedback from the kids.
Thanks to St Luke’s Primary, Canning Town for inviting me do a Q&A with several of their classes.
Today is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of lent, a season of reflection, prayer, and service.
I’m wishing all in West Ham and Beckton a peaceful lent and a time of renewal. ✝️
Ramadan Kareem to everyone in West Ham and Beckton.
May this Ramadan be a time of peace and reflection for you and your family.
#ramadankareem🌙#ramadanmubarak
Here’s to a happy Shrove Tuesday.
Wishing everyone preparing for Lent a meaningful start to the season and time shared with family and friends!
For everyone cooking tonight enjoy your pancakes and good luck with the flipping! 🥞
Happy Lunar New Year!
To everyone celebrating in West Ham and Beckton and across Newham.
Wishing you a very happy & prosperous Year of the Fire Horse 🐎 🔥
I recently met Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu, Romanian Ambassador to the UK HE Laura Popescu and other members of the Romanian Delegation.
I’m keen to continue to engage with delegations and use opportunities to represent our Romanian community in West Ham and Beckton.
I visited The Factory London, video podcast studios in Plaistow.
Originally a clothing factory built in the 1960s on a bomb site, it has been refurbished as a studios for creating podcasts.
From traditional to digital industry, it’s putting Plaistow at the heart of the creative & digital economies
It’s ❤️ Unions Week.
Trade unions fight for decent pay, job security and better rights at work.
Labour’s New Deal for Working People will deliver the biggest boost to workers’ rights in a generation.
I was recently at the opening of new housing at the Queens Cross redevelopment in the Royal Docks.
There will be 80 new homes here including shared ownership and reasonable rent.
Rokeby School in Canning Town has received recognition from the DfE for their brilliant achievements amongst disadvantaged pupils. I spoke up in Parliament to shine a light on their success.
Well done to all staff, students and the whole school community for their hard work.
I recently attended a community event at Greengate Nursery in Plaistow.
It was great to meet parents, staff and children and to cut the ribbon to celebrate the nursery joining the London Early Years Foundation.
I recently met with a delegation of Deputies and Senators from Poland on their visit to London.
It was good opportunity to continue to build international connections especially as we have a large Polish community in West Ham and Beckton.
I was glad to see Star Primary School and Kingsford Community School receive an International School Award in Parliament.
This is in recognition of their work with language learning and their partnerships with international schools.
Half of us will be diagnosed with cancer and nearly everyone has loved someone through their diagnosis, treatment, and in the best cases recovery.
The National Cancer Plan launched this week aims for 320,000 people to recover from cancer by 2035.
That’d be 320,000 lives saved.
My constituents are being regularly disrupted and there are concerns over cyclists’ safety by Thames Water road works.
We need to know that these things are being properly planned and carried out efficiently. And when works are happening they bring benefits to residents.
Today is World Cancer Day and the launch of the Government’s National Cancer Plan.
Research and the NHS working together for faster diagnoses, faster access to treatment and better health outcomes.
Today, I shared the news to a full Chamber that the LDE UTC received an outstanding Ofsted result.
Students there get industry level training and are well prepared for their next steps.
The Government is investing in training and education and the STEM sectors will see the benefit.
We are already seeing the benefit of breakfast clubs.
Parents are saving money and kids are starting their day at school fed and focused.
Four schools have now signed up for breakfast clubs, so from April even more kids in West Ham & Beckton will have a healthy start.
In December and January we resolved 903 cases.
We have supported constituents facing homelessness, in temporary accommodation, council homes, and leasehold flats.
Wherever you are in West Ham and Beckton if there is something that you need help with, get in touch.
