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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 9h

Out knocking for the Holborn & St Pancras by-election today. Fair to say door knocking round the British Museum is one of my more unusual canvassing experiences! Far more people live in central London than we all realise when we go out into town or go shopping.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 13h

I caught up with Electrical Safety First at Labour Conference, they were talking with MPs about consumer protection, support for vulnerable people and issues of safety. I’m hosting an event with them in Parliament on new research of the safety experiences of gig economy riders.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Last week I went for a walkabout with the police around Canning Town and Star Park following issues raised by local parents. I have regular meetings with the Borough Commander and I’ll be doing further walkabouts with the Police. You can always contact my team with areas of concern.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The national cancer plan was published this year with ambitious targets for the next decade. I met with a number of cancer charities at Labour conference to hear about their plans and look at how we can work with them in support of people in West Ham & Beckton and help deliver for people locally.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I attended the launch of IndEX (The Industry & Educators Exchange) at The Old Bailey alongside over 250 leaders from industry & education. Index connects employers and educators to provide high-quality, employer-led technical education for young people to help build careers.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I joined Monsignor john Armitage and the congregation at the anniversary mass to celebrate the 150 years of St Margaret’s Catholic Church, Canning Town. A great turnout of people & organisations from across Newham to celebrate a church at the heart of the local area for generations.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Good to visit St Mary’s Allotment Plaistow to meet the ctte & enjoy a cuppa in the autumn sunshine and discuss how we can support them. A site with a great community spirit. Its a history goes back to 1904 when a group of unemployed men cleared some disused land for growing.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

September was especially busy, with 900 cases resolved for constituents. You can always get in touch, whether you need help with an issue or simply want to share your views. Whatever the reason, my team and I will do our best to respond and help.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Today marks the start of Black History Month. This year’s theme is ‘Honouring Our Communities’ & in Newham there have been Black communities for centuries. We’ll be honouring that heritage & those local communities. Check out some events taking place in Newham: www.newham.gov.uk/events/event...

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

If you want to hear more about what I’ve been up to, including more information on votes and campaigns then you can now sign up for my newsletter: jamesasser.co.uk/newsletter/

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I caught up with The Woodland Trust to discuss their campaign to increase tree planting. As we see increasing temperatures & hotter summers greater tree cover will be vital. Places like Newham will need support to increase tree numbers to ensure our streets are cooler & safer

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Pleased to see the Chancellor’s announcement today of the (re)establishment of the union learning fund. Having worked at the TUC I understand the transformative impact investment like this has for workers and businesses.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Great to join West Ham Sea Cadets this week for their awards parade. Delighted to see that hard work being recognised and receiving the prestigious Cleverly Award, a national honour awarded annually to the top-performing Junior Section within the UK Sea Cadets.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Update on the Canning Town Station escalator after my joint letter with Cllr Rohit Dasgupta to Deputy London Mayor Seb Dance. The good news is repairs have started on the main escalator between the tube station & bus station. It should be working again by the end of the month.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I met with Tideaway which has been a massive project to improve the sewage systems and clean up the river. It has had a big impact on our constituency through its connection to Beckton sewage treatment works.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I met up with the Newham Chinese Association. We discussed translation services and making sure the elders had the relevant support they need. It was good to have a catch up - thank you so much for the cake!

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A beautiful sunset over London tonight, with a stunning view from the Royal Docks. 🌅 #sunset #London #Newham

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Go Ahead’s Silvertown depot serves routes all across East London. Most of the vehicles are now electric and they use impressive tech to get repairs and maintenance done quicker. I also heard about the plans to fit HVAC units to mitigate against future heatwaves.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I attended Bridging Barriers’ celebration evening. We heard from mentees about the opportunities that Bridging Barriers has provided and celebrated the mentors for their time and work supporting young people. Sign up as a mentor/mentee here: www.bridgingbarriers.co.uk

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I had a lovely sunny Sunday going around the constituency visiting play streets and street parties. There were bouncy castles, DJs, arts and crafts and chances for kids to play safely and for everyone to chat to their neighbours.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I was in Silvertown this week to visit Gee & Ivan at The Tate Institute Built as the social club for sugar refinery workers. It was a valued community space but has been empty for years REinsTate are restoring the building in a sustainable way, bringing it back to the community

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I joined MPs & Peers in writing to the Foreign Secretary about the targeting LGBT+ community by the Turkish Government including detentions, raids & blocking of websites. It’s important the UK acts to condemn the actions & make urgent representations to the Turkish Government.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Eastside Community Heritage received their National Archives accreditation, a huge achievement! ECH are preserving the memories of people whose lives should not be overlooked or forgotten just because they didn't take place in grand buildings but on ordinary streets in East London.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

When we first met, I told the Palestinian Ambassador of the strength of feeling in Newham and today he was able to see the scale of that support for himself.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This morning I was at Scott Wilkie’s Breakfast Club with Minister Paul Waugh. Free Breakfast Clubs mean that kids are starting their day fed and ready to learn and improvements to School Food Standards will make those breakfasts more balanced and healthier.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

It is time the Canning Town Station escalator was fixed. This disruption is causing serious inconvenience. It can’t be left out-of-service & TfL have given no date for when it will be repaired. I have written, with Cllr Rohit Dasgupta, asking for timeline & date of completion.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Where have you been this summer? I’ve been flying airplane simulators, playing badminton with The Mayor, meeting emergency services, marching in London Pride, running a summer school, cheering on dragon boats and climbers and helping constituents. Basically I’ve been busy!

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This week I attended an event celebrating 35 years of independence of the Republic of Moldova. We have a significant Moldovan population in West Ham and Beckton. Thank you to the ambassador Ruslan Bolbocean for the invite to this event.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

There’s no future without children and in Gaza, 20,000 children were killed. Tens of thousands who survived despite the odds are without protection or access to medical aid. Thank you to the Foreign Minister for his promise to work to give those children the future they deserve.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

As Co-Chair of LFPME, I welcome the Foreign Secretary’s announcement today. We will not be bystanders to the further suffering of the Palestinian people. Settler expansion and occupation in the West Bank are a flagrant violation of international law and cannot go unchallenged.

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Labour Friends of Palestine and the Middle East @lfpme.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

LFPME welcomes Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's statement today. We are proud to support a Labour Government committed to justice, peace and equality. (1/6) 🧵

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

When life has already got harder because of a difficult diagnosis or ill health, navigating the system can be overwhelming. But we can help. I was pleased to be able to support this family through a difficult time and that they will now have a home which meets their needs.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I hosted a Newham heritage celebration with local organisations. Archive material and a quiz got everyone excited for the opening of the Newham Heritage centre in 2027. Thank you to The GMB for sponsorship, the union is an important part of Newham’s story, supporting people for over a century.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

As the new school year starts, there will be 12 free breakfast clubs in West Ham and Beckton. That’s hundreds more children starting their day with the energy to learn.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

My team and I have stayed busy over August helping residents with their issues and concerns. And despite the heat held advice surgeries to support constituents face to face.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

It’s a lie that young people are not interested in politics, it’s a lack of opportunity not talent. This summer scheme created opportunity and literally opened doors: Newham Council, City Hall, The Supreme Court, Downing Street and Parliament. Thank you to all who made this week a success.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Today was the final day of our summer scheme. They delivered speeches and a presentation to a judges including Mayor Forhad Hussain and representatives from Ambition Aspire Achieve and London City Airport. And a trip to Downing Street featuring Larry the cat! @number10cat.bsky.social

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I held an advice event with partner organisations and councillors for Eastern European residents and businesses. Thank you to all who attended, we would like to do more of these in the future.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

At the East Summer School there were around 200 courses available with partnership organisations. Whether they were dancing, presenting or rollerskating at the showcase the participants all spoke about making friends and enjoying their summer learning a new skill.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

The local community were out having fun at the Britannia Village summer fun day this weekend; the final event of this year’s I love BV Summer Scheme. I caught up with WSF volunteers from the scheme to hear how they’d got involved including those who’d been on the scheme themselves in previous years

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Crazy golf, basketball, craft stalls, face-painting, music and many other activities at the Twelvetrees summer funday in West Ham. Lovely to meet lots of residents out in the sunshine in this new and growing development as a new community begins to build up.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Today I visited the Summer Splash scheme in the Royal Victoria Dock with the Mayor of Newham Supported by Port of London Authority, Royal Docks Waterways, GLA & Atlantic Pacific; it has a lido, sandpits, deckchairs. It also offers the Swim England & RNLI ‘Swim Safe’ scheme for 7-14 year olds.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Good luck to everyone in West Ham & Beckton receiving A-Level, T-Level & BTECs today If results aren’t what you had hoped, don’t panic there’s still plenty of opportunities ahead. I wish you all the best for your next steps: university, an apprenticeship, a new job or whatever you may be planning.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

It was good to be at the East London Community Heroes Awards this year with the Rotary Club of Stratford. I was pleased to present two awards and to spend the evening celebrating the people who are making a positive difference across East London.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Today, I sat with constituents to talk about the causes they care about. I was especially pleased to meet with young people who were passionate and engaged. You can get in contact with me to share your concerns and thoughts on national and local policy.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Fun for the school holidays at Gallions Reach Shopping Park this week with an underwater themed fun day. I caught up with a deep-sea diver & some mermaids (& their seahorses!) who were going down a storm with the kids! 🧜‍♀️🌊 🐠 #GallionsReach #Beckton #SummerHolidayFun #newham

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

I visited Suli Divine Hair & Beauty in Custom House. Two years old this business is offering work experience & training as well as the day-to-day business. It’s also become a community hub for the Central & South American communities in Newham. 🇩🇴🇬🇧 #smallbusinessshoutout #smallbusinesssaturdays

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

I was at North Woolwich Library today for a residents’ advice surgery with Cllr Ann Easter I hold regular surgeries around the constituency, please email if you’ve any issues you need help with or would like an appointment You can also find councillor advice surgeries listed on the Council website

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Whipps Cross and Newham General Hospital will both receive a Mental Health Emergency Department. Rather than the stress of A&E the mental health emergency department should provide a calm environment where people can be assessed quickly and connected to the right ongoing care.

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