A brilliant morning on Wednesday the 1st of October celebrating not only Legal New Year 2025, but also the swearing-in of our new Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable David Lammy MP.
It was a privilege to be seated alongside David’s family and friends in the Royal Courts of Justice for this most solemn of ceremonies, followed by the beautiful church service in Westminster Abbey and the sumptuous breakfast reception in Westminster Hall. Continue reading “Celebrating our new Lord Chancellor”
As I begin another working week defending housing possession proceedings in the County Court, I take Monday Motivation from the beautiful memorial held for Nicky Gavron, first Deputy Mayor of London, at the Guildhall on Wednesday January 29th.
It was wonderful to be at the House of Commons on Thursday 7th December for the launch of #Windrush100, which builds on the incredible success of #Windrush75!
A really lovely night on Wednesday 15th November 2023 celebrating my friend Abena Oppong-Asare MP at her political fundraiser. Continue reading “Celebrating Abena Oppong-Asare MP”
At a time when many people’s faith in politics to “do good” is being shattered by current events in the Middle East, hearing from Lord Paul Boateng – with whom I shared a Black History Month panel at London South Bank University – was a tonic.
One of the original pioneering Black Labour MPs who entered the House of Commons in 1987, Lord Boateng reminded students, guests and fellow panellists why activism & justice still matter.