Last week in Parliament, I reflected on Remembrance as a time of unity locally and nationally, highlighting the stories of service present in our community. I reflected on Remembrance services where Royal Air Force cadets from 12F and 241 squadrons, Army cadets from 30 music detachment of Waltham Forest, Scouts, local families, people of all faiths, our councillors and fellow veterans reflected together.

It was a real privilege to attend remembrance events across the constituency this weekend, including memorials for South Woodford, Wanstead, Leyton and Leytonstone. Each service brought our community together to honour those who served and sacrificed for our freedom.

Hello everyone, many of you will know that Wanstead’s War Memorial is in urgent need of repair. Father James Gilder has launched a fundraising effort to restore it in time for this year’s Remembrance Sunday.

My speech given at the Victory Services Club on the Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Secretary of State, friends and colleagues, thank you for being here tonight. As someone who wore the RAF uniform for 24 years, it’s a privilege to speak on Battle of Britain Night and to do so amongst people who live and breathe our nation’s security.

A very happy VE Day weekend to you all! I had a lovely time at Forest East Drive VE Day Street Party. Thank you to everyone who came.

It was good to mark Workers’ Memorial Day with trade unions and constituents in Waltham Forest today. We paid tribute to those who have tragically lost their lives whilst simply going to work, both in Leyton and Wanstead and throughout our country.

Hello folks, I want to let you know that from 23rd December until 1 January, my office will be open but running at reduced capacity to give