Seven Thousand Emails Received on the Subject of Palestine
Report back from Andy Slaughter, MP for Hammersmith and Chiswick
Andy Slaughter MP
May 5, 2025
I have been busy since the return from Easter recess on the 22 nd of April. In the first week back, I spoke in the Commons about the full statutory inquiry that is to be held into the terrible attacks that took place in Nottingham in 2023. I welcome the full public inquiry into this case, and I raised the equally horrific case of my constituent's parents, who were killed in similar circumstances. I think it is vital for the inquiry to take into consideration the many similar cases so that all necessary lessons can be learned and these tragic crimes avoided.
I spoke this week in Parliament about the Football Governance Bill, I welcome the progress of the Bill as it strengthens the previous Government's Bill, particularly when it comes to financial sustainability. Football clubs are at the heart of our community and none more so that QPR, they give a lot back to the community through the QPR trust and I was delighted for the chance to mention the work they do when I spoke about the bill in the Commons.
There was also a debate this week on support for people in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. As I said in my speech, there has been a huge outpouring of sympathy from my constituents with over 7,000 emails received on the matter. Unfortunately there is little good news coming from Gaza. We need the Government to take the lead from the British public who have made it clear their support for Palestinian people and their desire to see more positive steps. As always, you can find all of my contributions here.
The Justice Committee held an evidence session this week with the Chief Executive of the Criminal Cases Review Commission, along with the Casework Operations Director. The Criminal Cases Review Commission has come under a lot of scrutiny of late and the aim of the session was to try and understand what has gone wrong. Full transcripts of all public evidence sessions can be found here for those interested.
I recently attended an event in Parliament hosted by the Benedict Blythe Foundation set up in memory of Benedict, who tragically died from a severe allergic reaction at only five years old. This event was run to help MPs learn about anaphylaxis and adrenaline autoinjector use, these training sessions were run by Anaphylaxis UK, and The Allergy Team & Allergy UK.
Students from St Stephen’s CofE Primary School visited Parliament this week and I was delighted to answer their questions about Parliament and what it is like to be an MP.
More locally, during recess I had the pleasure of seeing Ghosts at the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith. This is a reimagining of the classic Henrik Ibsen play, and I would highly recommend it. Performances are running until 10 May.
I also recently visited the newly opened SCRUM Studios on Talgarth Road to celebrate the kickstarting of their project to create a new theatre. In September, the charity reopened the former council archive as a creative crucible for artists. Now there are plans to turn their empty warehouse into a pop-up theatre, supported by The London Community Foundation. Further details can be found on their website.
In other news, I am delighted to see the return of community book swap libraries at some TfL stations this month including Hammersmith, Ravenscourt Park and Stamford Brook. I know these are a well-loved resource and I am sure everyone will be very pleased to hear of their return.
Best,
Andy
andy@andyslaughter.com
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