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Bambos Charalambous @bambosmp.bsky.social · 21h

Breaking news: #Enfield & #Haringey will receive Government funding to help prevent homelessness and support families.

On #WorldHomelessDay, this issue is more pressing than ever with levels of rough sleeping more than doubling since 2010.

This Labour Government will not stand idly by.

Bambos Charalambous @bambosmp.bsky.social · 22h

Yesterday, I attended the Haringey Rough Sleeping Summit.

Thank you to Haringey Council for hosting this event & bringing us together for this discussion.

We must continue to listen to those directly affected by this issue, as well as housing & rough sleeping specialists, on what more can be done.

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Bambos Charalambous @bambosmp.bsky.social · 7d

It was great to chair Send My Friend To School's roundtable this week during the Labour Party Conference.

It is always a pleasure to meet dedicated Campaign Champions so passionate about supporting global education.

Every child deserves the chance to learn.

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Bambos Charalambous @bambosmp.bsky.social · 8d

I am shocked and deeply saddened by the attack at the synagogue in Crumpsall on this holy day of Yom Kippur.

My thoughts are with the victims and their families, along with our local Jewish communities in Enfield and Haringey.

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Bambos Charalambous @bambosmp.bsky.social · 9d

As Sickle Cell Awareness Month comes to a close, I am proud to support the NHS, including the fantastic team at the Evan Nathan Smith unit in North Middlesex University Hospital.

More than 17, 500 people in the UK live with sickle cell and need regular blood transfusions.

Book at blood.co.uk

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Bambos Charalambous @bambosmp.bsky.social · 14d

Pride in Place Impact Funding is coming to Southgate and Wood Green! 🎊

I am delighted the Government have awarded both Enfield and Haringey £1.5m to support our high streets. Looking forward to working closely with both local authorities to put pride back into our community 🏡

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Bambos Charalambous @bambosmp.bsky.social · 15d

Blue badge fraud and abuse is a disgrace. Disabled people must be able to access the parking they need.

Today I went out with the BBFI and Cllr Susan Erbil in Bowes to see the steps they are taking to tackle this issue.

If you misuse a blue badge, you will face consequences.

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Bambos Charalambous @bambosmp.bsky.social · 24d

Having been a student in Liverpool at the time of the Hillsborough disaster, I am just as horrified now as I was then. My absolute solidarity is with the families of the 97 fans who lost their lives.

The #HillsboroughLaw is landmark legislation to ensure truth, candour and justice after tragedy.

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Bambos Charalambous @bambosmp.bsky.social · 25d

Wonderful event today hosted by Anna Sabine MP highlighting the importance of music education and music hubs!

Great to meet young musicians from Southgate & Wood Green, the talented Jess Gillam MBE, & the inspiring music teachers who make it all happen.

I'm proud to be a music education champion!

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Bambos Charalambous @bambosmp.bsky.social · Sep 9

I was delighted to join England legend Lucy Bronze in celebrating 25 years of the Football Foundation's investment into the grassroots game yesterday.

Since 2000, Southgate and Wood Green has benefitted from 99 grants worth £2.1m to support community sport.

Keep up the amazing work! ⚽️💚

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Bambos Charalambous @bambosmp.bsky.social · Sep 4

The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm.

Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action.

Find out more at gov.uk/alerts.

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Bambos Charalambous @bambosmp.bsky.social · Sep 3

This month is Children's Cancer Awareness Month. Every day this month, 10 children will sadly be diagnosed with cancer.

I attended the first meeting of the APPG on Cancer in Children and Young People to learn more about the issues faced by children and young people living with cancer.

#CCAM 💛

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Bambos Charalambous @bambosmp.bsky.social · Sep 2

Please see the letter below from @feryalclark.bsky.social and I regarding the proposed closure of Edmonton Police Station's front counter 👇

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Bambos Charalambous @bambosmp.bsky.social · Aug 21

Congratulations to everyone in Southgate and Wood Green who has collected results today! Well done for all of your hard work 👏

Whatever happened this results day, you are not alone. Support is available: youngminds.org.uk

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Bambos Charalambous @bambosmp.bsky.social · Aug 14

Wonderful meeting volunteers Cassandra, Catherine, and Kerry at North Enfield Foodbank to see their hard work in action.

Deeply concerned that demand for foodbanks is so high, with 60 households visiting a day on avg. Things must change, and I am pleased the Govt's #PlanForChange is tackling this.

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Bambos Charalambous @bambosmp.bsky.social · Aug 14

Well done to all the students in Southgate and Wood Green collecting results today! Your hard work and determination is what matters most 📝

Regardless of what the numbers or letters say, support is available: youngminds.org.uk

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Bambos Charalambous @bambosmp.bsky.social · Aug 8

It was great to visit North Middlesex University Hospital today & meet the amazing staff working hard to care for patients.

Good to see the Evan Nathan Smith unit up & running, visit the wonderful maternity unit, & learn about vital research into improving black health outcomes.

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Bambos Charalambous @bambosmp.bsky.social · Aug 7

Great to visit the @cancerresearchuk.org Palmers Green shop to meet James & Gail, who work hard to support our community & Cancer Research UK's amazing work.

Shops like this one delivered a total contribution of £28m in 2023/24 to fund lifesaving research.

Proud to support local charity shops!

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Bambos Charalambous @bambosmp.bsky.social · Aug 7

It was wonderful to mark 25 years of the New Covenant Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church and celebrate their fantastic community work in Southgate and Wood Green.

Well done to everyone involved for hosting such a wonderful event and for all of your hard work supporting our local community!

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Bambos Charalambous @bambosmp.bsky.social · Aug 6

Staying safe during the summer is just as important as having fun.

Please pay attention to the important advice below from the London Fire Brigade and the RNLI when enjoying the sun in Southgate and Wood Green.

Bambos Charalambous @bambosmp.bsky.social · Aug 6

Whether you use disability equipment yourself, care for someone who does, the newly formed APPG for Access to Disability Equipment has launched an inquiry & want to hear from you.

Please take 5 minutes to complete the short survey, open until 22 August 👉
www.surveymonkey.com/r/9Q3KFVR

APPG for Access to Disability Equipment: Inquiry into the provision of community equipment for children and adults

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

www.surveymonkey.com

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Bambos Charalambous @bambosmp.bsky.social · Aug 4

I am proud to support @mndassoc.bsky.social and their #PrescribeLife campaign.

Some people with SOD1 #MND, 2% of cases, still can't access tofersen and I am backing calls for the Government to find a solution.

You can learn more about the campaign here:
www.mndassociation.org/get-involved...

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Bambos Charalambous @bambosmp.bsky.social · Aug 4

I am deeply concerned to hear that some #Haringey residents have received fake text messages about the Winter Heating Allowance.

Please avoid clicking on suspicious links or sharing personal information.

If you think you've been targeted, report it to [email protected] or forward it to 7726 🚨

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Bambos Charalambous @bambosmp.bsky.social · Jul 28

It was lovely to attend the North London Bangladesh Mela yesterday in Haringey, and to honour the Mayor of Haringey as the first Mayor of the borough of Bangladesh origin 🇧🇩

Thank you to everyone at Bangla Shur UK for inviting me to join the celebrations!

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Bambos Charalambous @bambosmp.bsky.social · Jul 24

This week, I asked the Minister for Public Health and Prevention if targets for cancer diagnosis, referral, and treatment will be prioritised in the National Cancer Plan.

Listen to her response here 🩺

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