James Asser MP
@jamesasser.bsky.social
Labour Member of Parliament for West Ham & Beckton.
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Today we got confirmation of the DLR extension from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead
I joined Abena Oppong-Asare, MP for Erith & Thamesmead, marking this exciting news which will benefit both our constituencies
We’re looking forward to working with all partners delivering this for our communities
I joined Abena Oppong-Asare, MP for Erith & Thamesmead, marking this exciting news which will benefit both our constituencies
We’re looking forward to working with all partners delivering this for our communities
November 26, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Today we got confirmation of the DLR extension from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead
I joined Abena Oppong-Asare, MP for Erith & Thamesmead, marking this exciting news which will benefit both our constituencies
We’re looking forward to working with all partners delivering this for our communities
I joined Abena Oppong-Asare, MP for Erith & Thamesmead, marking this exciting news which will benefit both our constituencies
We’re looking forward to working with all partners delivering this for our communities
How does today’s Budget affect us?
✅ An end to two child benefit cap affected an estimated 5,500 children
✅ Investment in apprenticeships and youth employment schemes
✅ An extension of the DLR through Gallions Reach and Beckton to Thamesmead
And it was printed in Beckton!
✅ An end to two child benefit cap affected an estimated 5,500 children
✅ Investment in apprenticeships and youth employment schemes
✅ An extension of the DLR through Gallions Reach and Beckton to Thamesmead
And it was printed in Beckton!
November 26, 2025 at 6:05 PM
How does today’s Budget affect us?
✅ An end to two child benefit cap affected an estimated 5,500 children
✅ Investment in apprenticeships and youth employment schemes
✅ An extension of the DLR through Gallions Reach and Beckton to Thamesmead
And it was printed in Beckton!
✅ An end to two child benefit cap affected an estimated 5,500 children
✅ Investment in apprenticeships and youth employment schemes
✅ An extension of the DLR through Gallions Reach and Beckton to Thamesmead
And it was printed in Beckton!
This week I met with a delegation of MPs from Lithuania.
It was a good chance to continue to build links between our countries.
Which is particularly important for us in West Ham and Beckton as we have the third largest Lithuanian population in the country.
It was a good chance to continue to build links between our countries.
Which is particularly important for us in West Ham and Beckton as we have the third largest Lithuanian population in the country.
November 25, 2025 at 6:37 PM
This week I met with a delegation of MPs from Lithuania.
It was a good chance to continue to build links between our countries.
Which is particularly important for us in West Ham and Beckton as we have the third largest Lithuanian population in the country.
It was a good chance to continue to build links between our countries.
Which is particularly important for us in West Ham and Beckton as we have the third largest Lithuanian population in the country.
I recently visited West Ham Memorial Community Church.
It was wonderful to see and hear their church bells which are a unique and poignant war memorial. Each bell is engraved with the names of men who lost their lives in the First World War.
It was wonderful to see and hear their church bells which are a unique and poignant war memorial. Each bell is engraved with the names of men who lost their lives in the First World War.
November 25, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I recently visited West Ham Memorial Community Church.
It was wonderful to see and hear their church bells which are a unique and poignant war memorial. Each bell is engraved with the names of men who lost their lives in the First World War.
It was wonderful to see and hear their church bells which are a unique and poignant war memorial. Each bell is engraved with the names of men who lost their lives in the First World War.
I met with the junior governing body at Ellen Wilkinson Primary recently and answered their interesting and varied questions.
It was also great to attend their end of term assembly and celebrate all of their wonderful achievements.
It was also great to attend their end of term assembly and celebrate all of their wonderful achievements.
November 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I met with the junior governing body at Ellen Wilkinson Primary recently and answered their interesting and varied questions.
It was also great to attend their end of term assembly and celebrate all of their wonderful achievements.
It was also great to attend their end of term assembly and celebrate all of their wonderful achievements.
UK Parliament week starts today and 24 organisations in West Ham and Beckton have signed up.
Sign up and access the resources here: ukparliamentweek.org/en/
Send us an email if you’ve signed up, if you would like to organise a visit or if you want to book a tour of Parliament.
Sign up and access the resources here: ukparliamentweek.org/en/
Send us an email if you’ve signed up, if you would like to organise a visit or if you want to book a tour of Parliament.
November 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
UK Parliament week starts today and 24 organisations in West Ham and Beckton have signed up.
Sign up and access the resources here: ukparliamentweek.org/en/
Send us an email if you’ve signed up, if you would like to organise a visit or if you want to book a tour of Parliament.
Sign up and access the resources here: ukparliamentweek.org/en/
Send us an email if you’ve signed up, if you would like to organise a visit or if you want to book a tour of Parliament.
I stopped off last week to see the display by the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association on metal recycling.
Over 80% of metal packaging is recycled. A great example of how the circular economy can work & a bonus for the environment by reducing use of raw materials & promoting sustainability.
Over 80% of metal packaging is recycled. A great example of how the circular economy can work & a bonus for the environment by reducing use of raw materials & promoting sustainability.
November 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I stopped off last week to see the display by the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association on metal recycling.
Over 80% of metal packaging is recycled. A great example of how the circular economy can work & a bonus for the environment by reducing use of raw materials & promoting sustainability.
Over 80% of metal packaging is recycled. A great example of how the circular economy can work & a bonus for the environment by reducing use of raw materials & promoting sustainability.
Great to join Kings Cross Steelers as they celebrated their 30th anniversary in Parliament
From a conversation in a bar in the 90s, becoming the first & longest running gay rugby club to inspiring gay rugby & many clubs that followed
We’re proud to have them based in West Ham. Happy anniversary!
From a conversation in a bar in the 90s, becoming the first & longest running gay rugby club to inspiring gay rugby & many clubs that followed
We’re proud to have them based in West Ham. Happy anniversary!
November 23, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Great to join Kings Cross Steelers as they celebrated their 30th anniversary in Parliament
From a conversation in a bar in the 90s, becoming the first & longest running gay rugby club to inspiring gay rugby & many clubs that followed
We’re proud to have them based in West Ham. Happy anniversary!
From a conversation in a bar in the 90s, becoming the first & longest running gay rugby club to inspiring gay rugby & many clubs that followed
We’re proud to have them based in West Ham. Happy anniversary!
Great evening on Friday talking to the Guides in Plaistow along with Stephen Timms.
Lots of great questions and a lively debate. A room full of bright future community leaders!
Lots of great questions and a lively debate. A room full of bright future community leaders!
November 22, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Great evening on Friday talking to the Guides in Plaistow along with Stephen Timms.
Lots of great questions and a lively debate. A room full of bright future community leaders!
Lots of great questions and a lively debate. A room full of bright future community leaders!
A #SmallBusinessShoutOut for the VA Salon in the Royal Victoria Dock. A hairdresser and beauty salon based in the docks since 2011.
A thriving local business with a friendly team who are part of the local community too.
#smallbusinesssaturdays
A thriving local business with a friendly team who are part of the local community too.
#smallbusinesssaturdays
November 22, 2025 at 10:58 AM
A #SmallBusinessShoutOut for the VA Salon in the Royal Victoria Dock. A hairdresser and beauty salon based in the docks since 2011.
A thriving local business with a friendly team who are part of the local community too.
#smallbusinesssaturdays
A thriving local business with a friendly team who are part of the local community too.
#smallbusinesssaturdays
As Chair of the Tidy Britain Parliamentary Group I was happy to host the launch of Keep Britain Tidy report on fly-tipping this week.
The meeting was a chance to speak about the serious impact that fly-tipping has on our communities and the environment.
The meeting was a chance to speak about the serious impact that fly-tipping has on our communities and the environment.
November 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
As Chair of the Tidy Britain Parliamentary Group I was happy to host the launch of Keep Britain Tidy report on fly-tipping this week.
The meeting was a chance to speak about the serious impact that fly-tipping has on our communities and the environment.
The meeting was a chance to speak about the serious impact that fly-tipping has on our communities and the environment.
Today is Trans Day of Remembrance.
🏳️⚧️💙🤍💗
We remember all those who have lost their lives as a result of transphobic violence. We recommit to standing up for the rights of all those in the LGBT+ community and we reflect on what more we can do.
🏳️⚧️💙🤍💗
We remember all those who have lost their lives as a result of transphobic violence. We recommit to standing up for the rights of all those in the LGBT+ community and we reflect on what more we can do.
November 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Today is Trans Day of Remembrance.
🏳️⚧️💙🤍💗
We remember all those who have lost their lives as a result of transphobic violence. We recommit to standing up for the rights of all those in the LGBT+ community and we reflect on what more we can do.
🏳️⚧️💙🤍💗
We remember all those who have lost their lives as a result of transphobic violence. We recommit to standing up for the rights of all those in the LGBT+ community and we reflect on what more we can do.
It is UN World Children’s Day, today we remember thousands of Ukrainian children taken from their families by Russia.
Every child must be brought home, I’m supporting Ukraine’s Bring Kids Back initiative.
Every child must be brought home, I’m supporting Ukraine’s Bring Kids Back initiative.
November 20, 2025 at 1:16 PM
It is UN World Children’s Day, today we remember thousands of Ukrainian children taken from their families by Russia.
Every child must be brought home, I’m supporting Ukraine’s Bring Kids Back initiative.
Every child must be brought home, I’m supporting Ukraine’s Bring Kids Back initiative.
The Chancellor is expected to announce the DLR extension in her Budget. I will continue to make our case for the investment this week as I have been for the last year!
It's good news for West Ham and Beckton and for @abenaoppongasare.bsky.social’s
constituents across the river.
It's good news for West Ham and Beckton and for @abenaoppongasare.bsky.social’s
constituents across the river.
November 20, 2025 at 8:48 AM
The Chancellor is expected to announce the DLR extension in her Budget. I will continue to make our case for the investment this week as I have been for the last year!
It's good news for West Ham and Beckton and for @abenaoppongasare.bsky.social’s
constituents across the river.
It's good news for West Ham and Beckton and for @abenaoppongasare.bsky.social’s
constituents across the river.
The first ever Men's Health Strategy was launched today
The plan will tackle the specific health challenges faced by men & boys.
Men's health has been overlooked for too long. We're changing that by speaking up & putting men’s health on the agenda.
tinyurl.com/ym9ap9a7
The plan will tackle the specific health challenges faced by men & boys.
Men's health has been overlooked for too long. We're changing that by speaking up & putting men’s health on the agenda.
tinyurl.com/ym9ap9a7
November 19, 2025 at 11:54 PM
The first ever Men's Health Strategy was launched today
The plan will tackle the specific health challenges faced by men & boys.
Men's health has been overlooked for too long. We're changing that by speaking up & putting men’s health on the agenda.
tinyurl.com/ym9ap9a7
The plan will tackle the specific health challenges faced by men & boys.
Men's health has been overlooked for too long. We're changing that by speaking up & putting men’s health on the agenda.
tinyurl.com/ym9ap9a7
Islamophobia Awareness Month and beyond we must combat anti-Muslim hatred, in our communities, in our media and everywhere it exists.
As the rhetoric of hatred has risen we must continue to fight against abuse and violence; and stand with our Muslim friends and neighbours.
As the rhetoric of hatred has risen we must continue to fight against abuse and violence; and stand with our Muslim friends and neighbours.
November 19, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Islamophobia Awareness Month and beyond we must combat anti-Muslim hatred, in our communities, in our media and everywhere it exists.
As the rhetoric of hatred has risen we must continue to fight against abuse and violence; and stand with our Muslim friends and neighbours.
As the rhetoric of hatred has risen we must continue to fight against abuse and violence; and stand with our Muslim friends and neighbours.
It was great to be part of London City Airport’s STEM in Aviation event and to sit on the judging panel again.
As always, I was impressed by all the schools participating and have high hopes for their futures, whether it’s in STEM and Aviation or another field entirely.
As always, I was impressed by all the schools participating and have high hopes for their futures, whether it’s in STEM and Aviation or another field entirely.
November 19, 2025 at 4:27 PM
It was great to be part of London City Airport’s STEM in Aviation event and to sit on the judging panel again.
As always, I was impressed by all the schools participating and have high hopes for their futures, whether it’s in STEM and Aviation or another field entirely.
As always, I was impressed by all the schools participating and have high hopes for their futures, whether it’s in STEM and Aviation or another field entirely.
Yesterday, I was happy to sponsor an event for BBC apprentices in Parliament.
It was great to meet the apprentices who ranged from school leavers to those with prior industry experience. I got to hear about their work and development in a variety of roles and teams across the country.
It was great to meet the apprentices who ranged from school leavers to those with prior industry experience. I got to hear about their work and development in a variety of roles and teams across the country.
November 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Yesterday, I was happy to sponsor an event for BBC apprentices in Parliament.
It was great to meet the apprentices who ranged from school leavers to those with prior industry experience. I got to hear about their work and development in a variety of roles and teams across the country.
It was great to meet the apprentices who ranged from school leavers to those with prior industry experience. I got to hear about their work and development in a variety of roles and teams across the country.
I visited the Bromley-by-Bow Gasworks development to see the site and hear about their plans.
It was good to be there with Historic England and learn how the project will retain and repurpose features of the Gasworks.
It was good to be there with Historic England and learn how the project will retain and repurpose features of the Gasworks.
November 18, 2025 at 12:17 PM
I visited the Bromley-by-Bow Gasworks development to see the site and hear about their plans.
It was good to be there with Historic England and learn how the project will retain and repurpose features of the Gasworks.
It was good to be there with Historic England and learn how the project will retain and repurpose features of the Gasworks.
I joined Michael Gunning & Swim England to support their Water Competency Campaign.
Fewer than half of kids can tread water or float, life-saving skills.
The campaign asks for every child to learn to:
🏊🏾♂️Swim 100 metres
🏊🏼♂️Tread water for 60 seconds
🏊🏽♀️Float for 30 seconds
🏊🏻♂️Swim in clothing
Fewer than half of kids can tread water or float, life-saving skills.
The campaign asks for every child to learn to:
🏊🏾♂️Swim 100 metres
🏊🏼♂️Tread water for 60 seconds
🏊🏽♀️Float for 30 seconds
🏊🏻♂️Swim in clothing
November 16, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I joined Michael Gunning & Swim England to support their Water Competency Campaign.
Fewer than half of kids can tread water or float, life-saving skills.
The campaign asks for every child to learn to:
🏊🏾♂️Swim 100 metres
🏊🏼♂️Tread water for 60 seconds
🏊🏽♀️Float for 30 seconds
🏊🏻♂️Swim in clothing
Fewer than half of kids can tread water or float, life-saving skills.
The campaign asks for every child to learn to:
🏊🏾♂️Swim 100 metres
🏊🏼♂️Tread water for 60 seconds
🏊🏽♀️Float for 30 seconds
🏊🏻♂️Swim in clothing
Wonderful exhibition celebrating 60 years of music history in Newham. A reminder of the great bands of East London.
I enjoyed my look in Beckton Globe.
• Beckton Globe until 13 December
• Plaistow Library until 26 November
• Stratford Library until 26 November
www.soundwavesnewham.co.uk
I enjoyed my look in Beckton Globe.
• Beckton Globe until 13 December
• Plaistow Library until 26 November
• Stratford Library until 26 November
www.soundwavesnewham.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Wonderful exhibition celebrating 60 years of music history in Newham. A reminder of the great bands of East London.
I enjoyed my look in Beckton Globe.
• Beckton Globe until 13 December
• Plaistow Library until 26 November
• Stratford Library until 26 November
www.soundwavesnewham.co.uk
I enjoyed my look in Beckton Globe.
• Beckton Globe until 13 December
• Plaistow Library until 26 November
• Stratford Library until 26 November
www.soundwavesnewham.co.uk
Last week I visited Sofia as chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Bulgaria where we met with MPs, ministers and businesses.
Thanks to the British Embassy for their assistance and hospitality and for the warm welcome from the Bulgarian Parliament. 🇬🇧🇧🇬
Thanks to the British Embassy for their assistance and hospitality and for the warm welcome from the Bulgarian Parliament. 🇬🇧🇧🇬
November 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Last week I visited Sofia as chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Bulgaria where we met with MPs, ministers and businesses.
Thanks to the British Embassy for their assistance and hospitality and for the warm welcome from the Bulgarian Parliament. 🇬🇧🇧🇬
Thanks to the British Embassy for their assistance and hospitality and for the warm welcome from the Bulgarian Parliament. 🇬🇧🇧🇬
Earlier this week, I met with members of the Newham Chamber of Commerce at their Women in Business event.
An incredible group of business leaders running small businesses and charity organisations in our community.
I have fed back issues and experiences they shared to Government.
An incredible group of business leaders running small businesses and charity organisations in our community.
I have fed back issues and experiences they shared to Government.
November 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Earlier this week, I met with members of the Newham Chamber of Commerce at their Women in Business event.
An incredible group of business leaders running small businesses and charity organisations in our community.
I have fed back issues and experiences they shared to Government.
An incredible group of business leaders running small businesses and charity organisations in our community.
I have fed back issues and experiences they shared to Government.
In June, I led a debate on the fifth anniversary of Covid-19 and asked if we could create a database of memorials.
Today, it went live: www.gov.uk/guidance/com...
Giving recognition to memorials like the Memorial Garden in Plaistow Park and The National Memorial Wall 💛❤️
Today, it went live: www.gov.uk/guidance/com...
Giving recognition to memorials like the Memorial Garden in Plaistow Park and The National Memorial Wall 💛❤️
November 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
In June, I led a debate on the fifth anniversary of Covid-19 and asked if we could create a database of memorials.
Today, it went live: www.gov.uk/guidance/com...
Giving recognition to memorials like the Memorial Garden in Plaistow Park and The National Memorial Wall 💛❤️
Today, it went live: www.gov.uk/guidance/com...
Giving recognition to memorials like the Memorial Garden in Plaistow Park and The National Memorial Wall 💛❤️
I recently visited Sofia, Bulgaria, in my role as Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Bulgaria.
I met with members of the Bulgarian National Assembly to talk about how we can work together to strengthen inter-parliamentary dialogue between our two countries.
I met with members of the Bulgarian National Assembly to talk about how we can work together to strengthen inter-parliamentary dialogue between our two countries.
November 12, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I recently visited Sofia, Bulgaria, in my role as Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Bulgaria.
I met with members of the Bulgarian National Assembly to talk about how we can work together to strengthen inter-parliamentary dialogue between our two countries.
I met with members of the Bulgarian National Assembly to talk about how we can work together to strengthen inter-parliamentary dialogue between our two countries.