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§ You can see it online on my site at www.sadiqkhan.org.uk or download the pdf here http://tinyurl.com/lxfejf 11:44 AM May 31st from web § With help from brilliant members of § Had a great session in the sun delivering leaflets around the patch. On my way to a Diabetes event at a constituent's home 7:23 AM May 30th from web § Busy morning in Tooting - lots of letters from constituents to reply to and casework to chase up. 4:24 AM May 29th from web § New blog post: New videos page http://tinyurl.com/ndugek 6:12 PM May 28th from twitterfeed § Good evening's canvassing around Tooting Broadway Tube tonight. Biggest issue by a mile - poor quality refuse collection and street cleaning 2:46 PM May 28th from web § I'm taking the Local Democracy Bill through the House with John Healey MP, 2nd reading is on Monday. 1:36 AM May 28th from web § On my way to the Home Office for mting with the Home Sec. After this got a busy morning swatting up on the Local Democracy Bill 1:35 AM May 28th from web § New blog post: Transition Conference 2009 http://tinyurl.com/r5smzg 6:38 PM May 27th from twitterfeed § James Caan of Dragons Den is a big supporter. Great to see so many young British writers involved. 10:27 AM May 27th from web § On my way to the Muslim Writers Awards at § Just uploaded lots of new videos from the last few weeks. Have a look over at http://tinyurl.com/okshdu 10:09 AM May 27th from web § It was an old sign! Honest. Neither the police office nor I ended up with sticky fingers as a result. 7:17 AM May 27th from web § The photo is of me talking to the head of the local Safer Neighbourhood Team leaning on railings, a 'wet paint' sign just visible next to us 7:16 AM May 27th from web § Early meeting with the Chief Executive of Springfield Hospital to start the day. 12:50 AM May 26th from Tweetie § Finished canvassing ward I was councillor in for 12 years. Sun out now. Deserve to spend the rest of the day with my daughters I think. 6:33 AM May 25th from Tweetie § On my way to canvass in the heart of Tooting nr § Just finished a good canvass in Graveney ward. More than a dozen out knocking on doors listening to local residents concerns. V. hot though 9:22 AM May 24th from web § Busy day. Footy at Furzedown Rec with lads. First game for weeks. Good comeback. Won and scored two but still average. I blame the weather. 9:17 AM May 24th from web § Just left Bec Utd awards. Off to do a pre-record for radio 4 Sunday Programme on my Saudi trip 11:54 AM May 23rd from Tweetie § In that case I recommend fresh orange juice, paracetamol and being nice to interviewees... 9:46 AM May 23rd from Tweetie in reply to simonconway § Just noticed @krishgm is doing the C4 News interview later. Hard interviewer, hope he got out of the right side of the bed today... 9:12 AM May 23rd from web § Just got back from newly refurbished playground at Tooting Common. Girls love it. Just read today's papers... 9:09 AM May 23rd from web § Interviewed by Chan 4 News later while I'm presenting awards at Bec Utd's end of season social. Had great season thanks to volunteers help 7:23 AM May 23rd from Tweetie § Been out and about on doorsteps in and around Tooting Bec. MPs expenses obviously still the biggest issue. #labourdoorstep 7:16 AM May 23rd from Tweetie § Great that Ed Miliband, who is Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, made the time to come here too. 9:08 AM May 22nd from web § We're both learning a great deal. Lots of energy and enthusiasm & good ideas here. 9:07 AM May 22nd from web § @ § New blog post: Tory MP says if he'd been cleverer he wouldn't have been caught abusing his expenses http://tinyurl.com/ob2apg 6:54 PM May 21st from twitterfeed § On News at Ten tonight on ITV - live discussion on MPs expenses 12:06 PM May 21st from web § Good to be back. Spent most of the day catching up, espec on expenses. At International food festival at § § Good to be back in § Back in the § Just did an interview with Pan Arab newspaper at § Absolutely shattered. Been non-stop. Just interviewed by journalist from Al Medinah. Back in § Earlier did an interview with Sunrise Radio in § ...cohesion. He said he was not surprised the UK is the 1st West country to have a Minister of Muslim faith visit Mecca - love it! 5:11 AM May 19th from Tweetie § To Jeddah this AM to meet with the Gov. of Mecca - HRH Prince Khalid Al Faisal. Anglophile with huge respect for § Just written a (very short) blog post on my Ummarah. http://tiny.cc/OjikU Finished early this morning, tired but amazing experience. 3:32 AM May 19th from web § New blog post: MPs expenses: Sadiq's Stand http://tinyurl.com/r59gkr 6:11 PM May 18th from twitterfeed § Just about to perform ummarah, an optional pilgrimage. Wearing two pieces of cloth and about to leave § Also met the Vice President & other snr members of the university. Discussed a range of issues, inc recruitment of students, syllabus 6:38 AM May 18th from Tweetie § Just leaving § § Keep being told mine is a landmark visit as I'm first Minister from a Western govt to visit the Holy precincts of Medina. 4:23 AM May 18th from Tweetie § Been to the Holy Quran publishing complex. 1700 people producing more than 10,000 publications per year, translated into 50+ languages 4:11 AM May 18th from Tweetie § Managed to get 4hrs sleep. Been to Prophet's Mosque in § On the plane to § Flying to § Just finished fascinating meetig with the British Council team. Doing lots of work to promote UK here, huge interest in learning English 7:19 AM May 17th from Tweetie § It's a balmy 42 degrees outside. Just met with the Minister for Islamic Affairs. Talked about work he's doing to improve mosques & imams 5:57 AM May 17th from Tweetie § Just met with the president of Riyadh University. Doing great work on de-radicalisation. 5:00 AM May 17th from Tweetie § In Riyaadh after an overnight flight. Pretty tired. This morning visited the Saudi parliament and watched proceedings from the gallery. 4:42 AM May 17th from Tweetie § Hurrah. Made it to St James's Church to watch my girls in their ballet. Lion, the witch & the wardrobe. They're playing blossoms. Don't ask 9:55 AM May 16th from Tweetie § Went door-knocking around Tooting Common. Very positive comments about me, very negative comments about those MPs named recently 8:59 AM May 16th from web § Disappointed by the behaviour of many MPs but 100% behind me and local cllrs. 8:03 AM May 16th from web § Just got back from meeting with more than 50 local Labour Party Members. All committed to keeping Tooting solid Labour. 8:00 AM May 16th from web § On my way to open the Oasis Secondhand Bookshop on Trinity Road - great that Tooting is getting a bookshop - needs it. 10:18 AM May 15th from web § Just met with the Wandsworth Refugee Network - doing excellent work in extremely difficult circumstances. § Look forward to working with them. 10:17 AM May 15th from web § We all signed up and received a pedometer to record how far we walk throughout the campaign. We'll see just how fit Swaffield is! 7:39 AM May 15th from web § Just got back from Swaffied School where I joined their ‘Step to it’ campaign, to encourage parents and children to walk to more. 7:37 AM May 15th from web § Spent the morning visiting excellent children's centres and schools in Tooting - seeing the fruits of Labour's investment in education. 3:28 AM May 15th from web § Been inundated with calls about media putting up picture of me alongside Shahid Malik story. Have asked for this to be corrected. 2:58 AM May 15th from web § Back in London now. On my way to Earlsfield to go canvassing with fantastic local Labour Party Members 9:52 AM May 14th from Tweetie § On my way back to London now. Received some uplifting messages in response to my e-news yesterday. Thanks for all your support. 8:10 AM May 14th from web § Joined by the PPC for Ladywood, Shabhana Mahmood too. Good-ish response on the door-step all things considered - turnout is key. 8:09 AM May 14th from web § Busy Thursday. Early morning @HomeOffice for meeting. Spent most the day in Birmingham campaigning with Khalid Mahmood MP 8:08 AM May 14th from web § New blog post: Further revelations on MPs expenses http://tinyurl.com/ofmc6y 6:17 PM May 13th from twitterfeed § Been told no more votes tonight so can go home. Need to check/sign all PQs, Minist. letters & read briefing papers in box when I get home 1:43 PM May 13th from web § My email to Tooting constituents on MPs expenses http://tiny.cc/gq6j4 11:50 AM May 13th from web § Just finished another e-news for the week. New video on MPs expenses here http://tinyurl.com/qouszz More late votes tonight for Finance Bill 11:05 AM May 13th from web § In the office catching up on casework... 8:35 AM May 13th from web
§ Back in London. Just leaving PMQs. Have to vote then run to Millbank for interview on Radio 4/The World at One -at 1pm strangely enough... 4:33 AM May 13th from Tweetie § At the NEC now. Just waiting to go on and make my speech. 1:51 AM May 13th from Tweetie § In Birmingham for the Fire & Rescue Service conference, where I'm the keynote speaker. Up until 2am last night for finance bill votes. Tired 1:30 AM May 13th from Tweetie § Confirms our worst suspicions, offering a rare insight into the harrowing physical and verbal abuse members of the community suffer 4:35 AM May 12th from web § In Chinatown later to launch a report my dept has funded which reports on racism against the UK's Chinese population. 4:34 AM May 12th from web § Spent all mornings in briefings and meetings dealing with a range of issues from fire procurement to fighting extremism. 4:28 AM May 12th from web § New blog post: MPs expenses & the Equality Bill http://tinyurl.com/oj3yls 6:09 PM May 11th from twitterfeed § Harriet made an excellent speech, particularly impressed with reqm for employers to reveal how much they pay male/female staff. 9:03 AM May 11th from Tweetie § Transparency v. important. Gender pay-gap is a disgrace. Typically neanderthal response from Tories. 8:59 AM May 11th from Tweetie § In the Chamber for the Second Reading of the Equality Bill by Harriet Harman 7:53 AM May 11th from Tweetie § Busy Monday. Had a COBRA meeting to discuss the swine flu outbreak with Ministers and senior advisors. 6:27 AM May 11th from web § New blog post: A typical Saturday http://tinyurl.com/qmbwne 6:12 PM May 9th from twitterfeed § This year's winner was Spice Village. The photographer and I were made to eat a fantastic meal. Would've been rude to say no... 9:54 AM May 8th from web § Catching up on casework. Just finished busy surgery. Earlier had the pleasure of visiting the winner of the Tooting Tiffin Cup 2009 9:53 AM May 8th from web § The question is, do I crack the 'because I'm worth it' joke when I'm on stage with David Ginola... 11:03 AM May 7th from Tweetie § On my way to Wembley for the 'Spirit of fire awards'. Bruce Forsyth, Barry Cryer & David Ginola also presenting awards. 11:01 AM May 7th from Tweetie § The Sun are kindly helping with publicity, and it's gonna be a good night I'm sure. Met some amazing people. V. tough to judge the winners. 8:35 AM May 7th from web § At Number 10 with Gordon Brown and nominees for 'Bravest Firefighter' in advance of tonight's awards ceremony at Wembley. 8:34 AM May 7th from web § Spirit of Fire Awards tonight at Wembley Stadium. I am presenting the 'Bravest Firefighter' award with David Ginola 6:16 AM May 7th from web § For more info the Race Equality Strategy you can go to www.be-utd.org.uk or communities.gov.uk 5:56 AM May 7th from web § Doreen Lawrence is here, along with others with expertise in race issues. This is last of our road shows. Consultation ends on May 18th 5:55 AM May 7th from web § At Race Equality Strategy Listening Exercise in Edgeware Rd with more than 200 ppl. Discussion is on direction of new race equality strat. 5:54 AM May 7th from web § One of my jobs is Ministerial Champion for Apprentices. On way to meeting with other Ministers to push public sector apprenticeships. 5:19 AM May 6th from web § Just launching Europe Day event at DCLG. It’s Europe Day on May 9th, we’re having ours early. €3.2b invested in deprived communities. 4:18 AM May 6th from web § Off to the Home Office for a meeting the Home Secretary on ID cards 2:01 AM May 6th from web § Making a written ministerial statement on the business case for Fire Control this morning. More details should be going up on the DCLG site 1:40 AM May 6th from web § New blog post: E-news http://tinyurl.com/dmyqd4 6:08 PM May 5th from twitterfeed § Three arrests have been made following the shooting at Wandsworth Prison http://tiny.cc/jsACE 7:33 AM May 2nd from web § Shocked to hear of shooting outside Wandsworth Prison this afternoon. In touch with local police who have secured the area. 11:16 AM May 1st from web § New blog post: St George's Hospital on the up http://tinyurl.com/chsk8z 10:30 AM May 1st from twitterfeed § Met Maisie and her mum again today to talk about fundraising for brain tumour research. 10:09 AM May 1st from web § Just met with the wonderful students from Ernest Bevin as they begin their tour of the House of Commons. 8:46 AM May 1st from web § Now sitting at the cafe outside the new main entrance writing e-news for the week on my PDA... 4:30 AM May 1st from web § I feel St George's can better communicate changes with key stakeholders, e.g. staff, local charities, local cllrs, residents etc 4:29 AM May 1st from web § Good financial management as ended the year with a budget surplus. I raised issues a number of issues I am concerned about. 4:28 AM May 1st from web § So, feedback from meeting with St George's management. The hospital is cleaner & safer than for years, treated 600,000 patients this year 4:27 AM May 1st from web § Just met with the Chief Executive of St George's Hospital in Tooting. Regular meeting, always lots to discuss. 3:40 AM May 1st from web |
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