I’m Camberwell & Peckham born and bred. I’m proud to have served and delivered for our community and now I’m standing to be Camberwell & Peckham’s MP to give every child the best chance.
Join our campaign to make history 👇🏾
This black man from the North Peckham estate has just made the longlist to be the next Labour MP for Camberwell and Peckham. Proud doesn’t quite cut it.
I’m so pleased to have support from across the Labour movement.
But I still need your help - Join us
Today marks a new chapter, as I started a new role working for the Mayor of London. It’s a huge privilege to join the team supporting the Mayor as london bounces back from a pandemic, continues to lead the way on tackling the climate emergency & work to keep Londoners safe. 1/3
They were invited to come and rebuild Britain.
They sacrificed and worked hard, often in the face of abuse and injustice.
A generation that helped shape our transport system, NHS and has contributed so much to our society.
We owe them so much
#Windrush75
Yesterday was a good day at work.
Congratulations
@SadiqKhan
on a historic third term - it's been a huge privilege helping you to deliver for Londoners over the last term
So much still to do & now we stand on the verge of the prize of having a Labour gov & a Labour Mayor of LDN
Congratulations to
@Miatsf
who will be a fantastic MP for C&P
Though we didn't win, I'm proud of our positive campaign message, bringing together all parts of our community & the Labour movement.
And I’m so grateful to everyone who helped out & supported the campaign. Thank you
I’m running to be the next labour MP for Camberwell and Peckham, so the next young person who grows up on a council estate in Peckham, goes to their local primary school and secondary school, knows that they too can represent their community on the green benches. 1/2
Heartbreaking it wasn't to be on this occasion.
But Gareth Southgate and the team can be proud of getting us so far.
Certainly, we all were at the O2
#ENGLAND
It's wrong that black men are overrepresented in the UK's prison system & underrepresented in the UK's political system - so it was such a pleasure to chair a panel in Camberwell tonight with
@DavidLammy
&
@NishaWaller4
on the urgent need to reform our criminal justice system.
Today, I was pleased to confirm at
@lb_southwark
Cabinet that all of the electricity in our offices and buildings, from the town hall to day centres and park huts will now be powered by 100% renewable energy.
Growing up I would often hear Harriet’s name around the house - not fully understanding who she was or what she did but knowing she made a huge difference.
And my God has she made a difference! 1/2
In less than 2 weeks Camberwell and Peckham Labour Members will be voting to select a new Labour MP.
I'm delighted to be on the shortlist and can't wait to speak to members across our constituency.
Delighted and proud of
@MichaelSitu
. Serving the community is what motivates his politics and I know he’ll be a brilliant
@SouthwarkMayor
.
Dad would’ve been so proud.
Delighted to be on the long list to be Labour's candidate for Croydon East.
Successive Tory governments have let down Croydon East for too long. That's why I am standing to win for Labour, bring the community together and be a campaigning MP.
Our politics can be different 👇🏾
Today, I start my new role as
@lb_southwark
Cabinet Member for Growth, Development and Planning. Honoured to be serving the borough in this new capacity. I look forward to working with our community, partners and colleagues to deliver a Fairer Future for All.
Tory govts have failed residents in Croydon
I know what that feels like but I also know the people of Croydon East, matched by a Labour govt, can achieve extraordinary things.
It’s why I am standing to be the Labour candidate for Croydon East👇🏾
From the North Peckham estate, to becoming a ward councillor and now nominated by my own community to be our next Labour MP.
So proud to top the ballot tonight. Thank you Peckham Labour!
Good to be out in Uxbridge this afternoon.
So many local residents told us they had lost trust in this Tory government and are now backing
@UKLabour
&
@DannyBeales
, who will be the hardworking MP Uxbridge & South Ruislip deserves.
We’ve switched on Peckham’s Christmas lights.
Usually a time to bring the community together & though we may not be able to to gather in person this year. We hope as local people walk past they look forward to a point when we can gather again soon.
There is still time to head to your polling station to vote, but time is running out.
Getting the vote out in Croydon South for
@BenJLTaylor
.
#VoteLabour
🌹
Congratulations to
@rioferdy5
on collecting his OBE earlier this week.
Also growing up in Peckham he inspires so many, as I seek to do as MP. I worked with Rio on tackling racial injustice locally & to get
@DulwichHamletFC
back to Champion Hill.
So pleased to have his support.
In today’s
@lb_southwark
newsletter we’ve shared details on how we plan to address injustices and racism as we stand together with our black community.
✊🏾We will carry out an anti-racism audit of our public realm with our community & promote diversity in our public spaces. 1/2
Later this evening
@lb_southwark
will hold its annual council assembly. After five years on Southwark’s Cabinet, I have decided to step down from Cabinet. 1/5
.
@BurgessPk
Park Run ( like all Park Runs) wouldn’t be the success it is without volunteers from the community
From cheering us on to keeping an eye on our belongings and marshalling runners along the route.
Thank you!
#parkrun
Proud of our fantastic and hard working AM,
@FloEshalomi
. She is an effective champion for Southwark and Lambeth, taking up local issues and applying pressure on TFL and the Mayor on key concerns. Lost count on the amount of people that have told me how she inspires them.
Very delighted that tonight we voted to RE-SELECT
@FloEshalomi
as our Assembly Member. She’s had a brilliant first term and we can’t wait to see what’s coming next! 🌹🌹🌹
#BlackGirlMagic
#LabourInPower
Congratulations
@NDIrons
on being selected by Croydon East members today.
Natasha will make a brilliant MP and I look forward to joining her on the doorstep soon.
#TeamLabour
The report on racial inequality published earlier this week is wholly inadequate & missed an opportunity to address structural racism.
Rightly, the response from across the Labour movement & wider society has been shock & dissatisfaction. I’ve shared some thoughts on what next
"David Lammy spoke for people from all backgrounds fighting against racism with the words "I'm tired". We are tired of being set against allies in the fight against structural racism."
@JohnsonSitu
on the Sewell report and what Labour can do next:
Delighted to be at the launch party of 66 new council homes in Peckham this evening.
@SouthwarkLabour
is responding to the housing crisis by delivering new council homes across the borough. 👍🏾
@Leo_Pollak
Disappointed to see Southwark’s planning committee refusal of the Biscuit Factory overturned today. This scheme still fails to meet Southwark’s policies on a number of areas not least social and genuinely affordable housing.
Great to thank volunteers helping to plant trees in Burgess Park earlier today, and to join in too.
@lb_southwark
has committed to planting 10,000 trees by 2022 as part of our response to the Climate Emergency.
Brilliant campaign launch for
@FloEshalomi
with
@SadiqKhan
this morning.
Flo has been a brilliant MP and a huge support to me and countless others in our movement. Can't wait to get the chance to vote for her and Labour on the 4th of July.
#VoteLabour
🌹
.
@SadiqKhan
’s introduction of free school meals for primary schools has made such a difference for families across London.
Great to hear from parents this morning on how it’s helped w/ family budgets.
Also spotted a couple teachers w/ Easter Eggs for their form groups - heroes!
Delighted to be on the shortlist to be Labour’s candidate for Croydon East
This disastrous Tory government has let Croydon East down & sown division
Our politics can be different
I’m looking forward to connecting with more members over the coming days.
We cannot let this moment pass us by without addressing the structural inequalities affecting our communities.
We need this government to take action.
In Southwark we will stand together to meet this challenge. I’ve highlighted how below.
#SouthwarkStandsTogether
"We plan to show what can be done when you harness the energy of protest to shape policy for lasting change."
Labour councillor
@johnsonsitu
on Southwark's plans in response to
#BlackLivesMatter
protests:
Today,
@SouthwarkLabour
led council submitted the New Southwark Plan - 5 years in the making.
Ambitious targets for genuinely affordable homes inc social rent ✅
Afforable workspace ✅
Green spaces and polices to respond to the climate emergency ✅
#fairerfutureforall
To those joining me on Twitter in recent days.
I’m Johnson Situ and I’m seeking to be the next Labour MP for Camberwell and Peckham.
My story is Camberwell and Peckham’s story.
And my values are Labour values.
Watch below 👇🏾 and join us at
#SelectSitu
Earlier this week, I visited and spoke at my old secondary school.
Great questions and big ambitions. An important reminder as ever -The future is bright, and education plays a vital role in unlocking potential.
Thanks,
@ArkAllSaints
and the staff team, for having me.
The consultation on the planning white paper ends this week
Today, I’ve joined planning leads from across Ldn in writing to
@RobertJenrick
to express our concern on the proposals
Many are simply unworkable, threaten local democracy & the delivery of genuinely affordable housing
Great to see an agreement reached that protects older and younger Londoners concessions. A huge thanks to all in Southwark who campaigned against these damaging proposals and to
@SadiqKhan
&
@Heidi_LDN
for standing up for London.
#dontzapthezip
We have now reached a deal with the Govt to keep our transport network running. Here’s what it means for Londoners:
✅ Free travel for under-18s & over-60s is protected
✅ Congestion Charge Zone will not be extended
✅ TfL fares won’t increase by more than what’s already agreed
✅The Equality Act
✅Winter fuell payments for the elderly
✅Championing equality abroad as IntDev secretary.
✅Organising the first ever Women MPs of the World Conference.
Thank you Harriet, for 40 years of standing up for Women, for Equality & for Camberwell and Peckham.
The unmistakable footage of a young boy being young, playing. Then to find out a life taken so young, a dream taken away & a family & community in mourning. 20 years on we remember the tragic death of Damilola, & the tireless work by
@TaylorOBE
to provide positive futures& hope.
"Damilola had ambition, he wanted to change the world. After 20 years, this is how I would like him to be remembered, as a boy of hope. Our boy of hope.” Richard Taylor OBE reflects on the legacy of his son:
#ourboyofhope
#damilolataylor
#hope2020
Such a moving funeral service for Jack Dromey today. A campaigner, proud trade unionist and dedicated public servant. Love to
@HarrietHarman
,
@Joe_Dromey
and the entire family.
Good to join Peckham soup kitchen for their launch today. Another example of the brilliant community spirit in Peckham.
Though, as I said in my remarks, in a leading economy the community should not have to set up soup kitchens and food banks. 1/2
As a member and vice-chair of my workplace branch, I'm proud to have the backing of the UK’s largest union,
@unisontheunion
, for C&P.
From a national care service to fair pay for public service workers, as MP, I will continue to stand with Unison members for workers' rights.
In C&P, small businesses are the lifeblood of the community, but many are struggling.
I’ve seen my mum run a small business locally for years, so I understand the challenges, and as MP, I will fight for small businesses & the self-employed.
Great to have
@SME4LABOUR
support.
It has been an incredible honour to represent Peckham over the last 7 ½ years; I am particularly proud of our community champions, TRA representatives and the residents of Peckham. It has been a great honour to work with and learn from them 3/3
We'll be expanding the
@SantanderCycles
scheme to Canada Water when Cycleway 4 opens, with new docking stations in Bermondsey & Rotherhithe. This will enable even more people in south-east London to make use of this major new route. 🚲👍🚲👍🚲
@lb_southwark
@TfL
For some time now Peckham and Rye Lane councillors have joined local voices in campaigning for improvements to pedestrian safety on Peckham high street.
Glad to see TfL have listened and works now progressing on widened pavements and improved crossings.
Our trade unions and affiliates have long been at the forefront of bold policies implemented by Labour governments. From the minimum wage to education reform.
I’m proud to have the backing from trade unions and affiliates from across our movement.
We celebrate and recognise the immense contribution of the Windrush generation to society over many decades. Here’s the story of one of the passengers
#WindrushDay
Today we celebrate Sam King MBE, Windrush passenger and Southwark's first Black mayor. Read his story with some original archive documents on our Heritage Blog:
#WindrushDay2020
It's been a privilege to speak to so many Croydon East members about their hopes for how our politics can be different.
I couldn’t have done this alone & I want to take the opportunity before the hustings today to thank everyone who has helped on our campaign. It means so much.
Yesterday, I joined Sthwk Cabinet colleagues in approving plans for the
@LiveseyExchange
. The project will provide new community and workspaces along the OKR and is another example of Sthwark’s commitment to ensure the community remain at the heart of plans for the Old Kent Road
A great response today for our new listening campaign. We are out every week putting a positive plan forward for Peterborough.
Brilliant to be joined by
@RachelReevesMP
& friends from across our movement.
It is time for change.
@NikJohnsonCA
@anna4labour
@LabourStudents
Great to join
@Uma_Kumaran
and
@SadiqKhan
campaigning in Stratford and Bow earlier. Uma will be a brilliant MP and a strong champion for Stratford and Bow.
Only a vote for Labour on the 4th of July will give Britain the change it needs.
#VoteLabour
🌹
A massive thanks to everyone who attended
@lb_southwark
first community conference on the Climate Emergency.
Loads of ideas on how we reach net zero by 2030 together. As well as challenging but constructive feedback on key areas of focus moving forward
#ClimateChange
Congratulations to
@kieronjwilliams
for being formally elected and appointing a fantastic team.
Pleased to be asked to continue to lead on development and planning.
In addition I will also be leading Southwark’s response to the Climate Emergency and Transport 1/
From creating 2,000 Ldn Living wage apprenticeships to delivering Sthwk’s social home-building work, & leading a campaign for racial justice
I’ve put my Lab values into action, improving lives in C&P but I can do more as the MP
Proud to have fmr Cab. member Paul Boateng back me
For far too long this Government has promised to sort the cladding issues that has left families across the country worried about where they live.
It’s time this government takes further action and properly funds remedial works.
#EndOurCladdingScandal
Today we relaunch the
#EndOurCladdingScandal
campaign and call on the government to follow these 10 steps to make this happen.
Please watch our video by clicking on the below link 👇🏼
Good to visit Castle Square earlier for its first day open for Elephant and Castle traders. Lots on offer, including great places to pick up lunch - do visit but don’t forget to observe COVID-19 guidance.
Tory conference so far...
Ministers amplifying consipracy theorists.
Tory Ldn mayoral candidate seeking to sow division.
Elected representative evicted from conference floor for daring to challenge the Home Sec.
No answers on the big issues
Britain deserves so much better.
Great to have
@LabourMarina
, Labour’s candidate for Lambeth and Southwark join us campaigning in Peckham this morning. Lots of support for Labour and
@SadiqKhan
record.
Delighted to launch 231 Old Kent Road this evening. A dedicated space for the local community to feed into plans for the Old Kent Road, and another step in ensuring the community remain at the heart of future plans.
#NotJustAnyOldRoad
Tonight, Sthwk council unanimously approved the Canada Water Masterplan
To add to a fantastic library, it will see
✅ A minimum of 35% of genuinely affordable housing
✅ A new leisure centre
✅ New open spaces &primary schl expansion
✅ New jobs
#Growththatworks4all