- Out door knocking with Cllr Gibbons, Cllr Randall and crew. If rain can stay away for another half hour we will all be very grateful 3:48 AM Oct 31st
- At Eid in Wharf event at Clifford Chance. Prince Abdi is up and coming stand up. He is very funny. Check him out... 11:42 AM Oct 30th
- Really good meeting with Principal of St Georges University about things now and plans for future. Peter Kopelman trained at Georges himself 10:36 AM Oct 30th
- And the other great news about Dawn's promotion is its still Black History Month! a brilliant role model....and huge boost for Young people 9:11 AM Oct 30th
- Great news on the day Youth Parliament took over the HoC. My best mate Dawn Butler has become Minister for Youth Citizens & Youth Engagement 8:08 AM Oct 30th
- Just leaving Balham Baptist church where been having chat with police from Nightingale and Balham Safer Neighbourhood teams. Crime is down.. 7:03 AM Oct 30th
- If you know any young people in the area who'd like to get involved point them in the direction of my campaign http://tinyurl.com/ygk473h 6:12 AM Oct 30th
- UK Youth Parliament are sitting in the House of Commons today for the 1st time. Great organisation. A pity Wandsworth Council don't back it! 6:10 AM Oct 30th
- Seagull is a mental health charity who take on trainees with mental health issues and gives them skills to get back into work and society 2:04 AM Oct 30th
- Doing voluntary work at Seagul Print Ltd on Garratt Lane in Tooting 1:42 AM Oct 30th
- David Lammy also now here. Dawn Butler just given superb speech that has inspired everyone here: quoting Mhd Ali, Maya Angelou and her dad! 12:32 PM Oct 29th
- what a great turnout at OBV event. Reckon 400 + Dawn Butler here too.. 11:19 AM Oct 29th
- Running late for Operation Black Vote reception at Friends House. Last event I think I doing for what has been brill Black History Month 10:15 AM Oct 29th
- hectic day in office. Off to Cycling England Parliamentary Reception. "On your bike" now badge of pride rather than insult... 8:03 AM Oct 29th
- Back in DfT. Preparing for an Adjournment debate in Westminister Hall I responding to from Paul Trusewell MP at 4pm. 7:06 AM Oct 28th
- Going Brighton to launch with Passenger Focus results of bus mystery traveller research and to make my own announcement. More on DfT website 3:17 AM Oct 28th
- Just finished at NTA. Jumping on No 12 bus to go from Eastbourne to Brighton.... 2:32 AM Oct 28th
- Catching the 747 am train from Victoria to Eastbourne. Speaking to National Taxi Association at their Annual conference. 11:11 PM Oct 27th
- Setting off for talk I am doing to All Party Parliamentary Renewable Transports Fuels Group in House of Commons 7:38 AM Oct 27th
- Just finished speaking at Association of Revenue and Customs conference on Positive role models. Interesting questions and comments 6:38 AM Oct 27th
- Good meeting with Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership Chair and MD 11:24 AM Oct 26th
- Just finished meeting with large delegation from Yorkshire led by Ian Cawsey MP to discuss the Humber Bridge toll and debts 8:56 AM Oct 26th
- Just leaving DfT to walk over for meeting with RDA Chairs and Ministers at BISS 2:20 AM Oct 26th
- "yes, yes... Come on.. You're not singing anymore!" and still he said " 'Umm. I gather u support Liverpool. It kills me but I still like u" 9:22 AM Oct 25th
- What an afternoon Very positive response on doorstep. Young bloke wearing Man Utd top told me score. Still voting Labour despite my response 9:17 AM Oct 25th
- Actually, the form Liverpool are in missing the game may be for the best...Off to Graveney now for canvass ps Will sky + just in case 5:46 AM Oct 25th
- OMG Vice Chair of Tooting Clp has arranged for me to go out with Graveney Cllrs and local members meeting local residents during BIG game 5:34 AM Oct 25th
- On way to Hindu Society's Diwali celebrations on Garratt Lane. Usually an entertaining evening 9:17 AM Oct 24th
- Relief! Just finished two hour stint meeting residents door to door in heart of Tooting Broadway and it didnt rain! 5:00 AM Oct 24th
- Just started the 5K fun run at Springfield Hospital...The Springers 5k...GOOD LUCK. Afraid not running myself. Great turnout. 150 + 2:11 AM Oct 24th
- On my way to Tara Arts in Earlsfield to do some voluntary work with them. Great organisation http://www.tara-arts.com/ 6:29 AM Oct 23rd
- At great Event called Hidden treasures of Black History at Tooting Hub organised by Lynwood Christian Fellowship. Year 5 from Fircroft here 2:25 AM Oct 23rd
- Just finished early morning meeting with Wandsworth Borough Council Borough Planner to discuss development of Springfield Hospital. V useful 1:05 AM Oct 23rd
- Luke Pritchard lead singer of The Kooks will be special guest of mine.....Very nice and charmingly talented man interested in power of young 10:42 AM Oct 22nd
- The other big thing happening in London tonight. Sadiq Khans youth forum : Rt Hon David Lammy, Cllr Nick Bowes PLUS... 10:40 AM Oct 22nd
- In Parliament with my lovely staff getting ready for Youth Forum event. My guests to enthuse young people from Tooting are........ 10:06 AM Oct 22nd
- Back at DfT ploughing through correspondence after Oral Questions this morning. Various meetings this afternoon then hosting Youth Forum 5:13 AM Oct 22nd
- About to go into House of Commons chamber to answer Transport Questions which kick off at 1030 2:12 AM Oct 22nd
- Just leaving No 10 where I took 4 local community heroes to meet GB and Sarah Brown: Thom Reilly, Caroline Holden, Indrajit Patel, Mr Shah 2:06 PM Oct 21st
- Have Oral Transport Questions on floor of House of Commons at 1030am tomo. Know what some of closed questions are. Prepping now... 10:17 AM Oct 21st
- On way to British Parking Summit. Keynote speech. Reputation of parking industry been dragged down by a few unscrupulous. More in speech... 12:30 AM Oct 21st
- At British Council where John Michaelthwaite from The Economist and Paul Boateng led interesting debate on faith and diplomacy 12:15 PM Oct 20th
- Outraged that prisoners have been treated in this way, like pawns. Need to get to the bottom of this and see if happening elsewhere 7:21 AM Oct 20th
- Handing out MBE to long serving tube driver shortly, means I'll miss Jack Straw's statement on the disgraceful actions at Wandsworth Prison 7:20 AM Oct 20th
- Kevin Brennan FE Minister top man. Gave excellent speech at opening of newly refurb South Thames College. Am very proud former governor... 2:58 AM Oct 20th
- At South Thames College to celebrate the merger of South Thames and Merton Colleges. Great to see it going ahead after so much hard work. 2:26 AM Oct 20th
- just finished assembly on Black History at Swaffield Primary. Lots of great questions from Year 5 and 6. 1:54 AM Oct 20th
- On way into DfT after heavy surgery at Balham Community Centre. Also team out this morning during rush hour handing out info on Boris, 4:30 AM Oct 19th
- My girls in charge of my diary for rest of day. Watching UP first, then boots shopping....
- Rev Osoba did good service. Lots of youngsters. Asked to do reading from Genesis which enjoyed. Just finishing coffee with congregation. 4:30 AM Oct 18th
- Just arriving at Tooting Juction Baptist Church who been having variety of events over last week about dealing with economic challenges... 2:24 AM Oct 18th
- At Samaj hall now in Tooting Broadway for further Diwali celebrations...Great food. Waiting for entertainment... 12:41 PM Oct 17th
- Just leaving Khalsa Centre fireworks. Brilliant. Had to say a few words. My Hindi is rusty..On way to another Diwali celebration. 12:39 PM Oct 17th
- At Love Earlsfield @ Earlsfield Baptist Church. Proceeds of event for youth project on Henry Prince Estate run by Fr Colin of St John 10:31 AM Oct 17th
- At Furzedown Rec Ground for BACTA football tournaments for U13, U16 and U18. Feeling cold..... Are children getting bigger or me smaller.. 7:48 AM Oct 17th
- Out and about with Tooting ward council candidates and members. Fingers cold but good response. Better get back to door knocking... 3:46 AM Oct 17th
- On to final stretch of Damages (asbestos) Bill. Third Reading. Well done Andrew Dismore. Lets hope no more Tory fillibustering. 3:23 AM Oct 16th
- Just voted against Christopher Chope MP amendment on Private members Pleural Plaques, asbestos related Damages Bill. He fillibustering now. 2:16 AM Oct 16th
- Just leaving Lahore Karahi after Tooting ward social. Good to catch up with council candidates and members. Home next. 2 red boxes to do.... 2:54 PM Oct 15th
- Just off to a No 10 reception to honour local heroes. Steph Neale and Kate Allan were Tooting's choice - both do great work in Tooting 10:24 AM Oct 15th
- just spent enjoyable hour with team from St Boniface Primary in Tooting on terrace of Commons. Didnt ask how much I cost in their auction... 9:39 AM Oct 15th
- Made a major announcement on dealing with overunning roadworks. Covered in the Mail here http://tinyurl.com/ykb6ef5 3:53 AM Oct 15th
- In Birmingham. I understand BBC London and Mail already mentioned some of the things from my speech. Street Works Summit today turning pt! 1:33 AM Oct 15th
- On my way to Euston to catch train to West Midlands where I holding a Streetworks summit. More later.... 10:39 PM Oct 14th
- Just arrived in France en route to Brussels. Busy day planned meeting various key MEPs involved in Transport. 12:00 AM Oct 14th
- On way to station to catch 659 am Eurostar to Brussels...so tired 10:02 PM Oct 13th
- In office trying to complete Red Box while listening to Rosie W doing great job at Report Stage of Bill I would be doing but for reshuffle..12:19 PM Oct 13th
- Busy day in the department, now in the office looking over emails and letters. Lots on the 10:10 campaign. 9:58 AM Oct 13th
- Oxfam gig being held at Tooting Tram on Oct 26th. Great bands, all money raised goes to oxfam. (via @themindofian) 7:16 AM Oct 13th
- Brilliant Eid reception at FCO where DMilliband, John Denham and Alan Johnson all made good speeches 1:13 PM Oct 12th
- just finished meeting the new Governor of Wandsworth Prison David Taylor. Europes biggest prison is in my constituency! Most famous escape.. 4:33 AM Oct 12th
- Best line of this afternoon. " That Camerons so oily". I misheard at first and thought it was a comment on my dripping hair in rain... 8:06 AM Oct 11th
- Door knocking heart of Balham. Rain stopped play slighty early. Really pleased at how aware residents are of all my work locally. 8:04 AM Oct 11th
- really good talk to retired super head of St Anselms Tom Gately who was presented with special St Benedict medal from Rome. Well Done Tom 1:13 PM Oct 10th
- At St Anselms Annual Multicultural Mass in Tooting Bec. Centenary year. Father William Hebborn is brill....10:14 AM Oct 10th
- I just finished intervention on Ban on liquids abroad aircraft,possible next steps when Swedish Pres announced winner of Nobel Peace prize4:01 AM Oct 9th
- Just finished pre briefs for Transport Council. Long day ahead in Luxembourg.... 12:06 AM Oct 9th
- Had a lovely day. 30 again! On way now to Luxembourg for Council of Ministers meeting tomorrow 9:17 AM Oct 8th
- Thank you to St Georges Maxilofacial team for care of my youngest yesterday. She's asserted her Article 10 Right of Privacy so cant say more 5:45 AM Oct 8th
- At CSREN Awards. Both awards went to my Dept ! Diversity Champion DfT Perm Sec, Robert Deveraux. Best network Positive Support Group at DfT12:38 PM Oct 6th
- Heading to Civil Service Race Equality Network event for Black History Month. Giving out Diversity Champion and Network of Year Awards 10:25 AM Oct 6th
- just finising long day of meetings and briefings at DfT. Now in Norman Shaw North office in Palace to action casework picked up on canvass 9:11 AM Oct 6th
- in Parliament which is VERY quiet. Chairing Fabian Exec at 6pm. Better start reading papers for it..... 9:24 AM Oct 5th
- on way to Earlsfield Library for Advice surgery. awful weather 1:15 AM Oct 5th
- had a great session knocking on doors in Furzedown. Massive turnout of members, cllrs and residents. Brill response on doorsteps 8:52 AM Oct 4th
- around 150 for speeches and presents. Got to comment that the St Mary Magdalene congregation are SOOOOO nice. I had forgotten how lovely... 5:36 AM Oct 4th
- service ended with a variation of Hey Jude called Hey Kev. Very funny and moving. Presentation to Rev Kev and family good fun. Good Luck kev 5:10 AM Oct 4th
- at St Mary Magdalenes harvest service. Rev Kevin Parkes last one before move to UCL Hospital as Chaplain 4:32 AM Oct 4th
- wow. almost 50 older women at older persons club and only 3 men. whats that about? at 102 doris is oldest. live music now.may need to dance 6:06 AM Oct 1st
- Back in Tooting. On way to Earlsfield Baptist Church Older Persons Social Club 5:16 AM Oct 1st
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