West Ealing & Hanwell stations get far fewer Elizabeth Line trains due to short platforms, which is why I met the Minister for Aviation to discuss if a - climate compliant - Heathrow expansion could bring upgrades & more frequent service at these stations.
I am deeply saddened by the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad yesterday and I want to extend my heartfelt sympathies to all those affected by this unimaginable tragedy.
Today, this Labour Government is investing £39bn in social and affordable housing, building the next generation of affordable homes in Ealing Southall.
Popped by Ealing & Hanwell allotments & community garden at the Searchlight station in Boston Manor today. This place has been here since 1924 but still going strong as a bastion of the local community!
This Labour Government’s decision to permanently reduce business rates for retail and hospitality businesses, as well as ending the scourge of late payments, will help revitalise our town centres in Ealing Southall, including in West Ealing.
Today, I met Middle East Minister @mphamishfalconer.bsky.social & raised the appalling situation in Gaza, weaponisation of food & expansion of illegal settlements. I urged him to do all in UK's power to end aid blocade & underlined need to recognise state of Palestine to achieve 2 state solution
Last month, I introduced a new bill in Parliament to make employers respond to disabled workers’ requests for adjustments at work- small changes that can support people to succeed in their jobs.
Read my article here: parliamentnews.co.uk/transforming...
Lots of residents in Ealing Southall use Charing Cross and Hillingdon hospitals, so it’s great news that they will be receiving part of London’s £168m government investment for critical upgrades and repairs.
Later today, Labour MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social will present a Ten Minute Rule Bill to create a deadline for employers to respond to requests for reasonable adjustments from disabled workers.
What is a Ten Minute Rule Bill? Our guide 🔽
Proud to introduce a new law today that ensures disabled workers receive responses to their requests for workplace adjustments. This is a crucial step in closing the disability employment gap.
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Today, I’m introducing a new law in Parliament to make employers respond to disabled workers’ requests for adjustments at work in line with the government’s plan to Get Britain Working.
Read my article here:
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Spent Sunday morning speaking to residents in Hanwell Broadway with local Cllrs @monhamidi.bsky.social @pollyknewstub.bsky.social & @yoelgordon.bsky.social. Lots of support for Labour's reduction in NHS waiting lists, giving more powers to police & increasing defence funding.
Thank you to everyone who has written to me about the Assisted Dying Bill being debated today. I have continued to think very carefully about this issue, and I believe that a number of the amendments being voted on today make the Bill stronger and I will be supporting them.
One way to reduce litter & flytipping is more repair & re-use so I visited the groundbreaking Recycle for Greater Manchester Renew Hub run by SUEZ in Trafford on Friday. Brilliant example of how bikes, toys, furniture & so much more can be revamped & sold instead of dumped on our streets.
Sunshine & free live music in the parks & pubs of west London - it's gotta be Hanwell Hootie! The biggest free event of its kind in the home of LOUD (Marshall amps started in Hanwell in 1962) was a triumph yesterday. Congrats to organisers & special thanks to all the volunteers.
A tremendous buzz at the @progbrit.bsky.social conference this weekend, the 1st for a decade & a half under a Labour government! Delighted to speak at the panel on Taking Back Control of Local Communities with Minister @sarahsackman.bsky.social @matthewpatrick.bsky.social & @hamidaali.bsky.social
On the 80th anniversary of VE Day I was proud to join family members, neighbours, the Mayor of Ealing & pupils from Ealing Fields at the unveiling of a blue plaque in Northfields, Ealing Southall to commemorate the extraordinary life & wartime service of SOE agent Odette Sansom.
I was proud to join the Deputy Lieutenant & Mayor of Ealing at last night's beacon lighting event in Walpole Park in Ealing Southall to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Recent developments in India and Pakistan are deeply worrying. The UK is urging restraint and dialogue to protect civilians and maintain regional stability.
On the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we honour the courage and sacrifice of the Second World War generation who secured the freedoms we cherish today.
The sacrifices of those who fought for our peace must never be forgotten.
Residents Associations do brilliant work in local communities so I enjoyed speaking at the Boston Manor Residents Association AGM last week. Thanks to all the officers for their hard work this year.
In my old job at @unison.org.uk I helped found the Disability Employment Charter so it was fantastic to catch up with Kim Hoque & the campaign in parliament 2day. Labour's Get Britain Working plan will help deliver many of the demands of the charter, backed by over 240 employers
Great to hear from residents in Southall Broadway today at my coffee morning. Lots of issues raised including how we tackle fly-tipping and anti social behaviour.
Next one is in Norwood Green - watch out for your invite!
Wishing all my Jewish constituents in Ealing Southall and the Jewish community across the world a very Happy Passover ahead of tomorrow evening.
Chag Pesach Sameach!
Pensioners in Ealing Southall will be better off with Labour's £470 increase in the state pension which comes into effect today!
Another good surgery session at Northfields Library today.
If you have something you want to raise with me contact deirdre.costigan.mp@parliament.uk for an appointment. I hold regular surgeries in venues across Ealing Southall.
This Labour government is rolling out top-quality childcare in Ealing Southall. I’m proud to say that Allenby Primary School will be one of the first schools in the country to receive extra funding for more nursery places.
What better way to spend a sunny Saturday than litter picking in Southall Recreation Ground with the fabulous @lagercan.bsky.social volunteers! It's the @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social #TheGreatBritishSpringClean until 6 April so pick up a bag and lend a hand! #lovewhereyoulive
Good to hear the Minister confirm that the most disabled people who can never work will be protected and that the Chancellor’s £1bn investment in employment support will help disabled people who can work find good quality jobs.
Joined local Cllrs Kim Nagpal, Ian Kingston & Paul Driscoll to speak to residents in Northfields ward this morning about Labour's Plan for Change:
🌹Rolling out wind & solar energy to reduce bills
🌹New Respect Orders to tackle anti social behaviour
🌹NHS waiting lists down!
