Another day, another set of meetings and events. I’ve had a lovely day today. Below, is a quick summary of what I’ve been up to… Continue reading “The One about the Building Site, the Palace and the City Hall”
Author: Miranda
Calling for a Truce
On Friday, I cycled down to the playground on Oliver Rd in my ward, opposite the famous Leyton Orient Football club, to see New York youth collective ‘Truce’ bring their message of peace to Waltham Forest, through rap and song.
Truce is a Christian oriented group led by former US gang members, which tries to steer young people from criminality and gang related activity.
This month, Truce is touring all over East London, performing rap and R n B tunes that preach messages of peace, with the aim being to convince our young people, once and for all, that crime just doesn’t pay Continue reading “Calling for a Truce”
Have Your Say at Your Community Council
Still Seeking Justice for Stephen
Tonight, I attended the launch of Doreen Lawrence’s new book, ‘And Still I Rise’, at the Head Quarters of publishers Faber and Faber.
The book tells Doreen’s life story, including the events that led up to and following the brutal, racist death of Stephen, her eldest son Continue reading “Still Seeking Justice for Stephen”
The Best MP’s office in the Whole Wide World
Ok, ok, I know I said a while back that I’d have to stop celebrating winning my election, but taking Elijah Mariam and Zoe Williams (both pictured above), who work in the Westminster office of my local Member of Parliament, out to lunch on Tuesday, wasn’t strictly celebrating…
Throughout my campaign, Elijah and Zoe were total rocks. They helped me – and continue to help me – with my ward casework and arranged many, many appointments for Leyton ward residents with Harry. They sent me information I could use in my campaign and always let me know about parliamentary initiatives I could get involved with Continue reading “The Best MP’s office in the Whole Wide World”