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News, press & speeches
A large number of constituents wrote to me in 2016 regarding the case of Andargachew Tsege, a British National, who has been detained for over four years on death row in Ethiopia. I am very pleased that Mr Tsege has … Continue reading
I am concerned for the reliability of local rail services in the years ahead, given what Network Rail is saying in its latest strategy. https://cdn.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/South-East-Route-Strategic-Plan.pdf As the body responsible for railway tracks, bridges, junctions and signalling, Network Rail is … Continue reading
Teresa Pearce MP has today welcomed the news that Bexleyheath Police Station is no longer being considered for closure. Following a substantial consultation with Londoners, today MOPAC have published the joint MOPAC/MPS Public Access Strategy. This can be found here. … Continue reading
Last week I was pleased to attend the Westminster Hall debate on “Surgical Mesh Implants,” secured by my colleague Emma Hardy MP. Surgical mesh implants are medical devices used by surgeons to treat pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence in women, conditions that … Continue reading
Teresa has joined with representatives of the UK’s beer drinkers, pub goers, brewers and publicans to urge the Chancellor to keep pubs afloat in the Autumn Budget. Reviews of business rates across England mean many pubs are being hit with … Continue reading
Teresa has today encouraged her constituents to check for and use any old £1 coins before they are phased out on the 15th October. On the 28th March the government introduced the new 12-sided £1 coin to reduce the cost … Continue reading
Last week the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime and the Metropolitan Police Service published a Public Access and Engagement Strategy for consultation, which identifies some of the changes that may need to be made to ensure that our police … Continue reading
As you may know, this summer between 26 August and 2 September, there will be no Southeastern trains to or from Charing Cross, Waterloo East and London Bridge due to continued works as part of the Thameslink Programme. These works … Continue reading
IMPORTANT RAIL TIMETABLE PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS There are currently two live public consultations about train timetables affecting our area from 2018 after the rebuild of London Bridge station is complete. I am responding to both consultations as your MP, but I … Continue reading
I have been contacted by many constituents following the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower, North Kensington last Wednesday. Many who have contacted me live in tower blocks across the local area, and are concerned at the safety and security … Continue reading