Monthly Roundup: January 2026

It’s been a very busy start to the year - more hectic internationally than any of us might have hoped. Here’s a look at some of what I’ve been up to in the first month of 2026 👇

◾Chaired the Play and Healthcare debate in Westminster 🧸

◾Commemorated Holocaust Memorial Day in Redbridge

◾Intervened in a debate on UK-France relations 🇫🇷

◾Hosted a coffee morning in Cann Hall ☕

◾Conducted catch‑up meeting with Eurostar on Leyton Temple Mills

◾Held regular catch‑up with Met police superintendent Dan Card 🚨

◾Highlighted constituent stories in a debate on the sale of fireworks

◾Visited Good Shepherd Studios in Leytonstone

◾Met with Minister Gould to discuss SEND reform 📚

◾Joined with councillors canvassing in Wanstead

◾Visit to Barrow-in-Furness with Defence Select Committee 🥽

◾Hosted an event for PALOP countries (Portuguese-speaking Africa) in Parliament

◾Held constituency surgeries in Leytonstone 🗣

◾Met with defence and infrastructure representatives from the Netherlands Embassy 🇳🇱

◾Met with LADbible to discuss youth employment in the creative industries locally 📝

◾Chaired the Armed Forces All Party Parliamentary Group AGM

◾Intervened in debate on Ajax programme

◾Visited the Lily House Clinic facilities in South Woodford 🏥

◾Spoke up for non-UK service personnel in an Armed Forces Bill Debate

◾Joined with campaigning in Leyton 🌹

◾Explored joint approach to counter security threats with the German Embassy

◾Held Avenue Road drop‑in with residents 🏘

◾Joined Defence Committee visit to RAF Wyton to understand the work of the Defence Police

◾Visited the City Place cafe in Wanstead to meet the team 🥐

◾Attended Leytonstone canvassing

◾Recorded an interview with the Crossbench podcast 🎙

◾Raised a question to the Foreign Security on Greenland and European cooperation

◾Spoke to Redbridge Prevent team about their work 🚓

◾Visited Earls Cafe to discuss how to support restaurants and hospitality locally 🥪