Many of my constituents have got in touch in relation to several amendments to the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill. I will be in touch with everyone who has contacted me soon to explain my thoughts on each of the amendments in much more detail, but I wanted to set out right away a brief explanation of how I voted.

Yesterday was the launch of London Climate Action Week. This week will bring together people from across London together to focus on taking local, national and international action to tackle climate change. I was delighted to speak at the launch event yesterday to share some of the great work that is happening in Dulwich and West Norwood and the work that I am doing in Parliament to push the government to do much more to ensure urgent action on climate change.

Last week in Parliament, I led a debate focused on "the teaching of migration in the History curriculum". I represent one of the most diverse constituencies in the country.  But research by the Runnymede Trust demonstrates that the history curriculum often focuses only on a narrow selection of key moments in history rather than a broader inclusive approach.  

This has not only led to a low uptake of History among BAME students, but deprives all students of learning about the important impacts of migration on our country and the influence of communities from across the globe who have come to make their home on these islands. From the Viking and Roman invaders, to Irish migrants fleeing starvation during the potato famine, to French Protestant Huguenots fleeing persecution, to the Windrush Generation coming to help rebuild the UK after the Second World War, the history of the UK is a history of migration. Understanding our history in this way can help to build cohesion and overcome division.

In the debate, I called on the government to take seriously research by the Runnymede Trust, adapt the curriculum and provide more training and support to teachers, so that every child can find their story in the history taught in our schools.

Today is World Refugee Day when globally we recognise the dire situations facing refugees and asylum seekers worldwide. In the last year, I have visited the charity Help Refugees in Calais and seen the shocking conditions in which many refugees are forced to live just a three hour drive from our community. The UK and the international community must help refugees, who have fled unimaginable experiences, to rebuild their lives. You can read about what I have been doing in Parliament this week here >>

This week the Barclay's branch in West Norwood will close its doors for the final time - leaving residents in West Norwood with no bank branch in the town centre. I have been working with the local Labour councillors to oppose this closure and I'm grateful to everyone who has responded to our survey and signed the petition.

We have met with Barclays, provided evidence of the heavy reliance of local businesses, elderly and vulnerable customers on a physical branch, and urged them to think again. It is very disappointing that they have not done so.

Following the appalling attack on a same sex couple in Camden, I raised vital link between sex and relationships education and preventing LGBT+ hate crime with the Home Office Minister. No one should be persecuted because of their sexuality or gender identity. This hatred has no place in our society and the Government must act to protect LGBT+ people from prejudice and discrimination.

Next week on 22 June we will celebrate Windrush Day, acknowledging with gratitude the immense contribution that the Windrush generation has made and continues to make to the UK. But we cannot forget the shocking injustice that so many members of the Windrush generation suffered at the hands of the Home Office.

Today, I challenged the Immigration Minister on the Home Office Windrush compensation scheme which is too complex and bureaucratic, and isn’t working for those who need it. Windrush citizens urgently need access to independent fully funded legal advice in person to ensure that they receive the compensation they are due.

Today, I spoke in support of the Divest Parliament campaign. The Parliamentary Pension Fund continues to invest in companies exploiting fossil fuels and harming the planet. I believe the fund must urgent divest from these corporations and invest in sustainable projects and green industries.

In responding to the government's update on the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission yesterday a year after Tessa sadly passed away having fought so bravely for others diagnosed with brain cancer, I paid tribute to our much-loved former MP and her amazing legacy.