I've submitted my response to the Government's SEND consultation, drawing on months of engagement with families and professionals across Leyton and Wanstead - including roundtables, a parents' coffee morning and a constituency-wide survey.

Yesterday I was proud to return to Whipps Cross Hospital to officially open the new Emergency Department facilities. It was really encouraging to see the investment going into improving the department, including better treatment spaces and facilities designed to improve patient experience and support staff under pressure.

The Westbound staircase at Snaresbrook should be operational again from July! I will keep pushing for step-free access at Snaresbrook. You can still add your name to the cause by signing up here: https://forms.gle/eZmGoEi51a6XCm2q9