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§         Launching new muslimyouth.net website tonight at the Bank of Ireland in St Pauls. They've had some great campaigns and achievements.12:18 PM Apr 30th from Tweetie

§         New blog post: A busy day at St George's http://tinyurl.com/cnfgen 11:40 AM Apr 30th from twitterfeed

§         Just hosted a Hate Crime showcase at my department. Brings together young people from different backgrounds to help tackle hate crimes. 11:05 AM Apr 30th from Tweetie

§         Finally finished votes on MPs expenses. Just had a meeting with the Director of People Tree, makers of fairtrade clothing. 10:08 AM Apr 30th from web

§         Using lunch to go through in-tray in the office in Parliament. 6:05 AM Apr 30th from web

§         Just met with the Syrian Minister for Religious Affairs. Doing some really interesting stuff on preventing violent extremism. 6:05 AM Apr 30th from web

§         Had a very productive morning. Roundtable with Hazel, key stakeholders from fire & rescue & local govt, to discuss priorities and challenges 6:04 AM Apr 30th from web

§         Packed day today. Lots of meetings with my 'fire minister' hat on. 2:04 AM Apr 30th from web

§         In previous recessions rate of arson has gone up, need to re-double efforts to stop it happening this time. 2:31 AM Apr 29th from web

§         68 people died from deliberate fire setting last year. Costs £2.2 billion and disrupts educations for 50,000 a year. 2:31 AM Apr 29th from web

§         Just putting finishing touches to speech for the Arson Control Forum Conference at Millbank in 1/2 hour. 2:30 AM Apr 29th from web

§         Voting on the budget... 2:07 PM Apr 28th from web

§         the aim of the campaign is to raise £7 million/annum, not £7.... 2:06 PM Apr 28th from web

§         The campaign aims to raise awareness of funding issues in brain tumour research - the aim is to raise £7/annum for brain tumour research. 10:09 AM Apr 28th from web

§         Just returned from a campaign launch by the APPG on Brain Tumours, where I met Vanessa Dury and her lovely daughter Maisie. 10:07 AM Apr 28th from web

§         Just joined a twibe. Visit http://twibes.com/labour to join 10:05 AM Apr 28th from web

§         Just finishing listening forum. More details of our roadshow and plans can be found at www.be-utd.org 3:21 AM Apr 28th from web

§         This will inform a new Race strategy. There is also a new grant funding stream for third sector organisations. 1:29 AM Apr 28th from web

§         Hazel & I launched a discussion doc. on 10th anniv. of the Macpherson Report in Feb. One of 8 listening events on tackling race inequalites 1:28 AM Apr 28th from web

§         On train up to Birmingham. Will be attending & speaking at Regional Listening event. 1:22 AM Apr 28th from web

§         Good presentation. Hospital keen to listen to Access Assoc. on future plans. Good to see Springfield Hosp. listening to local concerns. 11:25 AM Apr 27th from Tweetie

§         Good turn out from members. The emphasis is on accessibilty of new buildings and need for improvements. 11:23 AM Apr 27th from Tweetie

§         Andrew Simpson from Springfield Hospital is here at Wandsworth access assoc. talking about plans for Springfield. 11:22 AM Apr 27th from Tweetie

§         On my way to Earlsfield Library for a meeting with Wandsworth Access Association. Will be discussing the future of Springfield hospital 10:43 AM Apr 27th from Tweetie

§         On the train up to warrington to open the NW Regional Control Centre. Part of a new national network of fire control centres. 12:49 AM Apr 27th from Tweetie

§         Back from sunny Staffordshire to London now 7:27 AM Apr 26th from web

§         Met Chief Firefighters and bereaved families, as well as many members of the fire service and other members of the fire and rescue family 7:27 AM Apr 26th from web

§         Really moving thanksgiving service. Had the honour of laying a wreath on behalf of the government and gave a short speech. 7:26 AM Apr 26th from web

§         Will be laying a wreath as the Fire and Rescue Service Minister in memory of the men & women who gave their lives in service to us. 2:53 AM Apr 26th from web

§         Early start today. To Staffordshire for a Thanksgiving Service at the Firefighters Monument/National Arboretum. 2:52 AM Apr 26th from web

§         Good luck to everyone running the marathon this morning! 1:04 AM Apr 26th from Tweetie

§         Brilliant fashion show, but OMG I feel old... 2:50 PM Apr 25th from Tweetie

§         Just like all the best fashion shows in Paris, Milan, NY & London, the Upper Tooting Methodist Church fashion fundraiser is running late! 11:42 AM Apr 25th from Tweetie

§         Great response on the doorstep. Snatched a couple of hours with the girls, off to a fashion show/fundraiser now. 11:10 AM Apr 25th from Tweetie

§         Hitting the streets in earlsfield to meet local residents. Glorious weather for it. Great crowd of volunteers with me. 8:31 AM Apr 25th from Tweetie

§         Great show mixing music and art. Young audience too. 7:37 AM Apr 25th from web

§         On my way to tooting hub to see the uk 'spitting light' - Healing the hood, voices of urban renewal. Should be good. 6:48 AM Apr 25th from Tweetie

§         Just officially opened the fantastic new entrance foyer at St George's Hospital. Heading off on a tour of the maternity unit now... 5:22 AM Apr 24th from Tweetie

§         Just finished excellent meeting with Wandsworth Friends of the Earth. Back in the office to help finish risoing a Budget Special leaflet 1:29 PM Apr 23rd from web

§         Busy evening ahead of me. Off to Tooting for appt surgery, then to the Wandsworth Friends of the Earth event at the Brewer's Inn. 10:04 AM Apr 23rd from web

§         Just got back to London. 5 Live interview coming up (5.45pm) 9:42 AM Apr 23rd from web

§         Had to dash to catch my train at Doncaster. One of those days. 7:16 AM Apr 23rd from Tweetie

§         About to make a speech at the "One Town One Community" event with Cllr Mahroof Hussain 6:34 AM Apr 23rd from Tweetie

§         Just officially opened the Tassibbee Women's Community Centre - great project run by women for women. 6:33 AM Apr 23rd from Tweetie

§         Just met the wonderful British Legion in Rotherham Town Hall where the St George's flag is flying high. Lovely sunny day up here... 6:02 AM Apr 23rd from Tweetie

§         In Sheffield. Plan to visit the Hindu Samaj Temple here... 4:22 AM Apr 23rd from Tweetie

§         Happy St George's Day! Running late for my train up to Sheffield from St Pancras... 12:30 AM Apr 23rd from Tweetie

§         Just joined a group of students from Burntwood School to hand in a petition at No10 in support of http://www.sendmyfriend.org/ 8:40 AM Apr 22nd from web

§         Disappointed to be missing the Balham and Tooting Community Association forum at St Augustines Church Hall which clashes. 12:18 PM Apr 21st from Tweetie

§         Busy preparing for adjournment debate, which will start 10pm, though chance it may come earlier. Loads of work so don't mind. 12:16 PM Apr 21st from Tweetie

§         Answering departmental questions this afternoon. Should be around 2.30pm. Time to do a lot of reading... 4:51 AM Apr 21st from web

§         http://twitpic.com/3nxra - In the office catching up on constituency correspondence. There's quite a lot... 10:41 AM Apr 20th from web

§         Really impressed by the crew I've just given the award to. Dedicated, efficient and friendly too! Doing great work http://twitpic.com/3fljv 6:32 PM Apr 16th from Tweetie

§         At tooting broadway tube station to present an award & inspect track work. Long day! [?] 6:23 PM Apr 16th from Tweetie

§         Spent the afternoon in the Tooting office going through constituency correspondence and helping volunteers stuff envelopes. V. satisfying. 10:52 AM Apr 16th from web

§         Tooting Town Centre to get a dedicated police team. Great news for local residents. http://tiny.cc/0OWvt 3:50 AM Apr 16th from web

§         Meeting with local residents and the Chief Exec of Springfield Hospital this morning. Discussing way forward for hospital development. 11:57 PM Apr 14th from Tweetie

§         New blog post: Visit to the Karachi War graves http://tinyurl.com/cbvss7 10:31 PM Apr 14th from twitterfeed

§         Just noticed I passed the 1000 follower mark over Easter. Thanks to all of you for your interest, support and messages! Keep them coming. 3:26 AM Apr 14th from web

§         I'd just like to wish everyone a happy and peaceful Easter weekend. I'll be offline for a few days spending times with the family. Enjoy! 10:17 AM Apr 9th from web

§         Back on home soil and straight on the radio... Interview live on Radio 5 in a couple of minutes, just after the news (18.05ish) 10:02 AM Apr 9th from web

§         On way home - can't wait. Been a long six days away. Just got on the transit flight from Bahrain. And yes, I saw the footy score... 1:41 AM Apr 9th from web

§         would like to wish the Jewish community in Tooting, London and the rest of the UK a happy and peaceful passover. 8:28 AM Apr 8th from web

§         Took part in the launch of what is now called 'I am British, I am Muslim' - showing what a succesfully diverse society we are... 8:07 AM Apr 8th from web

§         Met some amazing girls who took up Arts classes and citizenship classes - part-funded by the FCO. Boosting their confidence as a result. 8:06 AM Apr 8th from web

§         In Mirpur City. 2 hr drive from Islamabad. Just visited Mohiuddin Medical University - funded by British donors - 70% students are women. 5:17 AM Apr 8th from web

§         Also had a productive meeting with the Bishop of Peshawer. We talked about the serious challenges facing the Christian minority community. 2:14 AM Apr 8th from web

§         He had built up a good reputation recently with his handling of disputes with the judiciary and main opposition party. Friendly bloke too! 2:13 AM Apr 8th from web

§         Busy day yesterday. Met the PM of Pakistan, Yusuf Raza Gilani. Helpful discussing common challenges and opportunities facing our countries. 2:12 AM Apr 8th from web

§         @Supergirllondon To build links with groups in Pakistan so we can improve govt relations with the Pakistani diaspora http://tiny.cc/bdoIZ 2:11 AM Apr 8th from web in reply to Ayse_Veli

§         Had a guided tour of the biggest Mosque in Pakistan, the Faisal Mosque, and met the Imam... 4:26 AM Apr 7th from web

§         Just managed to squeeze in a 45 minute working lunch with the Secretary of State for Local Government... 3:30 AM Apr 7th from web

§         Just had a Q&A with 600+ students at International Islamic University. V. unhappy with US drone bombs. 2:53 AM Apr 7th from web

§         Just visited a quality school sponsored by British charity Muslim Hands. Providing education to orphans and the poor, girls and boys... 2:02 AM Apr 7th from web

§         It's a shame more people don't realise how many died for Britain. In Islamabad now, raining heavily, feel at home. 1:05 PM Apr 6th from web

§         Visited the Karachi war graves today.Thousands of people from this part of the world died the in the two world wars fighting for Britain... 1:04 PM Apr 6th from web

§         34 degrees here in Karachi, but being shuttled from air conditioned car to air conditioned room so not really experiencing it. Pity! 9:22 AM Apr 6th from web

§         Inspirational meeting with the All Women's Pakistan Association - excellent work going on encouraging engagement amongst women. 9:19 AM Apr 6th from web

§         In Karachi. Met with Javed Miandad, one of the greatest cricketers of all time, to discuss how we can use sport to engage with youth... 3:21 PM Apr 5th from web

§         Arrived in Pakistan for a Ministerial visit. For security reasons had to be very hush hush...11:38 AM Apr 5th from web

§         Just uploaded a video from last night's fundraiser at Numero Uno in Tooting. Ed Miliband was on good form http://tinyurl.com/cr4z4w9:04 AM Apr 3rd from web

§         Hosted a great fundraising dinner with the brilliant Ed Miliband for Tooting Labour Party last night. Def better than the G20 events... 11:56 PM Apr 2nd from Tweetie

§         Just been having a session with the other big political show in town - the LGA forum - with Councillors from all around... the country... 7:13 AM Apr 2nd from web

§         Busy day with meetings and visits in Whitehall, Westminster and Tooting. Had a great Q&A at a citizenship day at Chestnut Grove School. 5:37 AM Apr 2nd from web

§         Must admit, for a second, this had me going... http://tiny.cc/9cUzH Rio Palof indeed... 1:31 AM Apr 1st from web

§         I've got various fire related meetings today. Meeting the Retained Fire Fighters Union, and also leading Cllrs from the LGA. 1:18 AM Apr 1st from web

 

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