I was proud to be elected as the Labour MP for Putney, Roehampton and Southfields and Wandsworth Town in 2019, and even prouder to be re‑elected with an increased majority in 2024. Wandsworth has been my home for 30 years. It’s where I raised my four children, walked our dog Toto across our parks, and built my life in a community I care deeply about.

Before entering Parliament, I ran a local community centre in Wandsworth, supporting older people, families and young people. Alongside this, I spent more than two decades leading international environmental and anti‑poverty campaigns with Christian Aid, WaterAid and communities around the world.

In my twenties, I worked in Bosnia during the war, helping to rebuild villages. That experience shaped me profoundly. It taught me determination, resilience and the importance of standing up for people whose voices are not being heard. It is also why I have taken part in cross‑party Parliamentary visits to Ukraine, Lebanon, Israel and Palestine, Pakistan, and returned to Bosnia years later.

My journey into politics began locally. When the Council shut down my children’s centre and Tesco nearly closed my local pub, I helped lead the campaigns to save them. I became increasingly frustrated by decisions that didn’t reflect the needs of local people, so I stood for election as a Wandsworth Labour Councillor and was elected in 2014.

In 2019, I stood to be the Labour MP for Putney because I wanted to fight for fairness, for our community, and for those who felt ignored by Government decisions. Since then, I have spoken up tirelessly in Parliament on issues that matter to us: Hammersmith Bridge, Heathrow noise, unsafe cladding, clean air, and protecting the Urgent Care Centre at Queen Mary’s Hospital.

I have also led successful local and national campaigns, including:

• saving vital bus routes
• the regeneration of the Alton Estate
• saving the Urgent Treatment Centre at Queen Mary’s Hospital
• getting an assessment for a new lift at East Putney station
• winning agreement for a new lift and entrance at Wandsworth Town station
• strengthening renters’ rights and tackling mould in homes
• banning plastic in wet wipes
• pushing for action on child poverty
• securing more youth services
• campaigning for stronger protections for young people on social media

I am always out and about and love bringing local groups into Parliament, hosting community events, visiting schools, faith centres and local organisations, and attending fairs, concerts and neighbourhood celebrations. I hold regular advice surgeries every Friday and will always remain accessible and active in our community.