Wishing Sikhs in the UK and across the world a joyous and happy Vaisakhi!

Eid celebrations in full swing at Burgess Park til 8pm today.

There’s a funfair, space for families & friends to celebrate, community info, advice from Healthwatch Southwark and zorbing!

Thanks to the Deputy Mayor for showing me round and to Southwark Eid Official for organising.

#EidMubarak

Wishing Muslims celebrating in the UK and beyond a wonderful, blessed and happy Eid ul Fitr.

Eid Mubarak!

Great reception in London Bridge for Rob Blackie 🔶 and the London Liberal Democrats team 🔶

Lots of support for getting the MET Police to focus on serious crime, cleaning up the Thames and better supporting EU citizens.

londonlibdems.org.uk/robblackie

'The last two men to be executed for homosexual acts were from Southwark'

“A rainbow plaque to remember James and John will commemorate the importance of their story to our community and celebrate the progress we have made.'

southwarknews.co.uk/area/southwark…

After eight years of Sadiq Khan in charge of the police, public confidence is at an all time low.

We can get more police back on the frontline by redirecting money from the Mayor's election gimmicks.

My interview on BBC yesterday 👇

Today the Carer’s Leave Act which I passed through Parliament comes into force! The law allows unpaid carers 5 days of leave to help manage their employment and caring responsibilities. The work carers do is vital yet often under appreciated.

Black people are disproportionately victims of crime - for instance six times more likely to be murdered.

Today I am launching our plan to tackle this. There has been far too little progress under Sadiq Khan.

“A bus replacement before they’ve built the train”: Southwark Liberal Democrats slam Bakerloop “gimmick”

southwark-libdems.org.uk/news/article/a…

Rogue landlords and freeholders are squeezing leaseholders for every penny with unfair service charges.

As Mayor I would set up a support hub to challenge unfair service charges...

theguardian.com/society/2024/m…

Are you proud to live, work or play in Southwark and want to help celebrate our vibrant, diverse LGBTQ+ communities?

Then please join our #PrideinSouthwark 2024 working group 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

eventbrite.co.uk/e/869027343177…

On #TransDayOfVisibility we celebrate trans people and stand with the trans community against hatred and discrimination.

To all our trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming members, supporters, friends and followers: we respect you, we value you - today and every day.

Wishing a very Happy Easter to everyone celebrating in the UK and beyond today.

Wishing Christians in the UK and around the world a peaceful and blessed Good Friday.

Southwark’s housing crisis is so bad after 14 years of Labour, I’ve demanded the Leader of the Council consider his position. My latest Southwark News column

Gordon Brown is right & Liberal Democrats agree

ALL Southwark Labour Cllr’s voted against scrapping the horrendous two child benefit cap

Scrapping this policy is the most cost-effective way to reduce child poverty

Absolutely vital when 36% of kids in Southwark growing up in poverty

The Walworth Road M&S is a local institution, having served the community for over 100 years 🛒

M&S need to reconsider and keep the shop open ↩️

But if it does close, the council must step in to support the local economy 🛍️

southwark-libdems.org.uk/news/article/w… Walworth Society

Thank you to the dozens of residents who came to our public meeting on Borough Triangle site.

Lots discussed inc:
- proposed height
- affordable housing provision
- impact on local services & much more

Your Southwark Lib Dems councillors will keep residents updated as plans progress.

Wishing everyone celebrating the festival of colours in the UK and across the world, a bright, happy and joyous Holi.

#HappyHoli

Great to be out supporting Cllr Rachel Bentley 🔶 Southwark Lib Dems Cllr Victor ChamberlaIN (he/him) last night with Dick Newby 🔸🔸🔸