As we get to the end of the first week of February, we also come to
the end of the first turbulent month of 2023 in
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Dear John,

 

As we get to the end of the first week of February, we also come to
the end of the first turbulent month of 2023 in Westminster. This week
in the House of Commons, the Government won a vote by 315 votes to
246, to restrict the right to strike and threaten the nurses and
public sector workers with the sack. This is shameful not only because
the Government clapped many of these key workers just two years ago
but also because they refuse to offer any solutions to reluctant
strike action during a serious cost of living crisis. Indeed, a
Government that has presided over 13 years of failure in our public
services is now seeking to scapegoat the NHS staff and ambulance
workers who do so much to care for the people of our country.

[Northwick Park]

Matthew Taylor of the NHS Confederation said: “_Feelings of being
overworked, underappreciated and burnt-out are all too common on the
frontline of the NHS currently and this is understandable given the
various pressures they face. There are rising waiting lists and
treatment backlogs, a vacancy crisis with 133,000 posts unfilled,
under-investment in the NHS’s estate and infrastructure, and NHS pay
that has failed to keep up with the rising cost of living… This new
legislation will not change that as it does not address the
fundamental concerns facing NHS staff. Instead, it could be seen as an
attempt to silence workers in their hour of need and to sweep the
problem under the rug.”_

[Tamil Heritage Month]

Locally, I am proud to represent a constituency with one of the
largest Tamil populations in the country and it has been a joy to
celebrate Tamil Heritage Month over the past month. I was honoured to
join Pongal celebrations in Harrow Arts Centre and for the first time
in the House of Commons too. I remember, just over a decade ago,
taking part in one of the first Pongal celebrations in Harrow. Back
then we would not have imagined international cities like London or
Toronto recognising the achievements and contributions of the Tamil
people in such a way. I look forward to many more Pongal celebrations
in Harrow and Westminster. in our public services is now seeking to
scapegoat the NHS staff and ambulance workers who do so much to care
for the people of our country.

 

Below is my newsletter covering some of my work in Parliament and
locally in Harrow too – through out the month, you can find regular
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SURGERIES, LITTER-PICKING & TOURS 

[Litterpick West Harrow Park]

Following successful clean-ups of Roxeth Park and Headstone Manor,
I’m looking forward to re-joining the Harrow Litter Pickers later
this month at West Harrow Park - Want to help clean up West Harrow
Park, join us on Saturday 25/02 from 10:30AM. 🌳 🚮

 

If you don’t have a litterpick and/or bag, we will aim to provide
you with one, by Syd's Cafe, next to the car park at 10:30AM. Open to
all!

[Walk-in surgery]

Last year, I held at least one walk-in surgery in every ward of Harrow
West, collecting hundreds of cases in surgeries across local churches,
temples, mosques and community centres.

 

If you have a suggestion of where you would like me to host a surgery
in 2023, do please drop me a line. I also run my regular advice
surgery, taking on casework at my constituency office at 132-134
BLENHEIM ROAD, this surgery is appointment-based and appointments can
be made by calling my parliamentary office on 020 7219 4243.

[Parliament tour with Vaughan School]

It was a privilege to show a number of families around Parliament over
the last month – as always, great questions about political
decisions in Westminster and the impact they have locally on people in
Harrow.

 

A reminder that anyone living in Harrow West and wanting to join a
tour of your House of Commons
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PARLIAMENT ROUND-UP

[GT Parliament]

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF EDUCATION:

 

January 26th saw a debate in Parliament on the INTERNATIONAL DAY OF
EDUCATION  in which I raised how we are blessed in Harrow with
remarkable headteachers & teachers, as well as impressive students,
Nevertheless, it is clear that many of the schools face real financial
difficulties & challenges in recruiting teachers. 

 

Whilst there is little difference in the cost of living in inner
London as opposed to in outer London teachers who are appointed to
jobs in inner London get a significant pay increase compared with
teachers working in outer London schools. The government must address
this now if we are to continue recruiting fantastic, dedicated
teachers to our schools.

 

I also called for the government to invest in the teaching of the
languages of modern India, including Gujarati, Bengali, Persian,
Punjabi and Urdu. Given the global significance of the Indian economy
in years to come, it seems even sadder that we are seeing a decline in
the teaching of these languages.

 

I further raised the need for investment into education more widely
and, in particular into girl’s education globally. For the UK to be
a positive champion for this investment and other investment
internationally I believe it is essential that we return to a
dedicated Department for International Development.

 

VIDEO HERE –
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HANSARD HERE
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NORTHWICK PARK  hospital’s Intensive Therapy Unit ITU regularly
receives the highest number of blue-light ambulances in London,
placing additional pressure on critical care. Models indicate that the
unit requires an additional 10 beds to meet its current pressures. A
new 60 bed Intensive Therapy Unit has been proposed but is yet to
receive funding for its creation. Last week, I pushed the Health
Secretary on this point at Health and Social Care Questions in the
House and will continue to push on this and other important issues
affecting our NHS through all the parliamentary levers I have as an
MP. More details on joining my campaign below.

 

VIDEO HERE -
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HANSARD HERE
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Early in the month at questions to the department for Business, Energy
and Industrial Strategy I recommended that Ministers look to
introduce REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYERS TO PUBLISH THE SALARY RANGE
 when they advertise for jobs. This simple measure could save
considerable amounts of time, and sometimes costs, for would-be
employees. Surely this common-sense rule would not only be good for
job applicants but employers too. 

 

VIDEO HERE -
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HANSARD HERE
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My work as Shadow Minister for INTERNATIONAL TRADE has meant
liaising with a variety of stakeholders from across many sectors and I
am working to bring together a round-table discussion on Trade
Opportunities and Development across African Nations and another
round-table discussion with leading trade bodies to discuss how we
improve opportunities for UK companies to export. 

 

It was also a pleasure to meet with many ambassadors from across much
of the globe, and many of leaders of the UK’s top businesses at
Monday’s TRADE RECEPTION BY THE LABOUR PARTY  in Westminster. In
attendance were over 100 diplomats - including the US, India, Germany,
Ukraine, France, Australia, New Zealand & over 200 business leaders.
We are a proudly pro-trade, pro-business & pro-worker party.

UNIVERSITY FAIR - FEBRUARY 27TH 2023

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AS I MENTION IN MY QUESTION TO THE HEALTH SECRETARY STEPHEN BARCLAY
(SEE PARLIAMENTARY ROUND-UP), The Accident & Emergency service at
Northwick Park is the busiest in London and one of the busiest in the
country. The Intensive Therapy Unit ITU regularly receives the highest
number of blue-light ambulances in London, placing additional pressure
on critical care.

 

As a result, Northwick Park’s ITU has regularly averaged AS HIGH AS
99% OF ITS BED OCCUPANCY and is clearly in need of additional ITU
beds. Our ITU is in need of additional beds to meet its current
pressures. This would also allow our local Trust to use existing space
to increase its general and acute bed base.

 

SIGN MY PETITION CALLING ON THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH TO FUND
MORE ITU BEDS IN NORTHWICK PARK HOSPITAL:
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CAREERS FAIR 2023

 

[2023 Careers Fair]

The University Fair follows the success of my fourth annual Careers
Fair held with Rooks Heath School, which saw hundreds of students
speaking with businesses and employers from across Harrow. My thanks
to everyone that stepped up to support the future of Harrow – with
Harrow residents and employers from Heathrow and Google, to Skanska
and the Metropolitan Police, to Harrow Council and the hospitality
industry and many more. The excellent Rooks Heath staff and I could
not have done it with your commitment and support! Thank you too to
all the students and families that took part, I look forward to
organising one again next year.

SUPPORT IN HARROW

[Warm Hubs]

In the backdrop to all the political turmoil in Westminster this year
- on the ground here in Harrow, one of the richest countries in the
world will be dependent on the good will of some amazing charities,
churches and mosques for  “warm hubs” this winter.

 

I will aim to drop by to more of the warm banks and offer my support
when I can. While people are struggling to keep homes warm, I
completely recognise the need to normalise the support for those that
need it, so do visit a warm hub if you need a warm drink and some warm
company.

 

Voluntary Action Harrow have set-up a very helpful map of all the warm
hubs accessible across Harrow, which can be found here:
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NEW MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP FOR HARROW

[Young Harrow Foundation]

THE EXCELLENT YOUNG HARROW FOUNDATION HAS CREATED a suite of FREE new
mental health services and resources for young people aged 5-25. THE
SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO HELP EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO TAKE CONTROL OF
THEIR EMOTIONAL HEALTH, BEFORE THE CRISIS POINT. SCHOOL BASED SERVICES
FOR TEACHERS AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES OPEN FOR REFERRALS FROM
PARENTS, SCHOOLS, GPS, AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS WORKING WITH YOUNG
PEOPLE. 

 

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LONDON’S COMMUNITY KITCHEN:

[London's Community Kitchen]

LONDON'S COMMUNITY KITCHEN (based at The Bridge, next to Harrow
Leisure Centre) run a Free Surplus Food Market open to everyone
every FRIDAY FROM 3-5PM. At the height of the pandemic, this
operation served over 10,000 people across Harrow and London. Please
consider donating or getting involved in any way that you can with
this incredible Harrow-wide response to the cost of living crisis: 
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If you’re ever in need of their support, the Community Kitchen want
to help - they won’t ask you for any details, or anything in return,
just turn up and they will provide you with food.

 

Many congratulations to Taz and the team on their Outstanding Observer
Food Award. 2 weekly surplus food markets, a cooking school and a Kind
Cafe later – London’s Community Kitchen is expanding across four
boroughs and we’re so proud to have the original in Harrow!

 

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