Rushanara Ali MP Criticises Government on Lifting Lockdown on Newsnight
On 22 July, Rushanara Ali MP appeared on BBC Newsnight and criticised the Government's approach to lifting restrictions without maintaining mandatory mask-wearing and other social distancing measures. She argued such decisions were reckless, dangerous and damaging the economy.
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Rushanara Ali MP visits the Royal London Hospital with Sadiq Khan
On 17 June, Rushanara Ali MP joined with London Mayor, Sadiq Khan on a visit to The Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel.
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Rushanara Ali MP Statement on Grenfell's Fourth Anniversary
Today marks the fourth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower disaster. During the night of 14 June 2017, a fire broke out in the 24-story tower block and 72 people were killed.
Rushanara Ali MP for Bethnal Green and Bow said:
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Rushanara Ali MP's Statement on New Child Poverty Figures
Rushanara Ali MP has expressed concerns at the alarmingly high child poverty figures for London released this week. The child poverty rate in Bethnal Green and Bow is now almost 60% (59.6%), the highest in the country.
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Rushanara Ali MP: Cuts to UK aid to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh will cost lives
Savage cuts to UK aid to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh have been condemned by Labour’s Rushanara Ali MP.
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Rushanara Ali MP's Statement on Whitechapel Bell Foundry Planning Decision
On 13 May, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick MP approved the development of the Whitechapel Bell Foundry into a boutique hotel.
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Rushanara Ali MP's statement on violence in East Jerusalem
Following the violence in East Jerusalem over recent days, Rushanara Ali MP made the following statement -
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Rushanara Ali MP's Statement on Tower Hamlets Mayoral Referendum
On May 6, alongside the London mayoral and assembly elections, there will be a referendum in Tower Hamlets on how the council is run.
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Rushanara Ali MP marks 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s Independence
Friday 26 March 2021 is the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence from Pakistan in 1971.
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