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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 2h

The food and drink industry has always been an important part of the local economy in West Ham & Beckton and it is still an important local industry.

I caught up with the organisation for food and drink manufacturers, The Food & Drink Federation, last week to discuss the industry.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 1d

I recently met with students from Oasis Academy Silvertown.

We spoke about the development of the area and its impact on them, especially about feeling safer travelling to and from school.

They were passionate and engaged and it was great to hear their perspectives.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 2d

I met Women’s Aid at Labour conference & heard about the children who’ve been put at risk or killed by perpetrators of domestic abuse.

I support their campaign to ensure agencies & courts put children’s safety first when looking at access and to ensure they’re also protected from domestic abusers.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 2d

Appalled to see another attack on a place of worship.

This will cause huge worry in communities across the country.

The rise in violence targeting people based on their religious faith is deeply concerning.

Hate & racism have no place in our society

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Peacehaven: Police release photos of mosque arson suspects

The images are of two people in balaclavas seen outside the mosque before the large blaze spread.

www.bbc.co.uk

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 3d

I caught up with the Premier League last week and talked with them about the importance of grassroots sport in our community and our ambitions for future sports facilities.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 5d

I met the British Airline Pilots Association to discuss more opportunities in the industry for women & people from working class & more diverse backgrounds.

I want to see kids in my community not just growing up watching planes at City Airport but ultimately stepping into the cockpit to fly them.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 5d

I caught up with Dementia UK this week and talked with them about the importance of an increase in dementia specialist care and their valuable Admiral Nurses service.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 6d

Horrendous news from Manchester today.

My thoughts are with those affected, the local community and all of the wider Jewish community.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 6d

Good to speak this week on the need for increasing recycling and ending the throwaway society as the Government develops its circular economy strategy.

#Lab25 #labourconference

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 6d

The first of the new DLR trains have entered service. Lots of new features including air con, more accessibility and fully walk-through trains. 🚝

Keep an eye out for them as more go into service over the next weeks and months.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 7d

Today is the beginning of black history month.

There will be lots of events happening in Newham celebrating black culture and exploring black history in our area. You can see the programme of events here:
www.newhamblackhistory.org

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 7d

In September, me and the team have helped constituents with a range of difficulties.

Some housing successes were getting support and assessments for multiple constituents facing homelessness. This included securing a safe place for someone who has been rough sleeping.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 7d

Good to catch up with Prostate Cancer UK in Liverpool. I worked for them about ten years ago, they do great work.

I support their campaign for a screening programme so we can get early diagnosis and protect more men from prostate cancer.

#Lab25 #labourconference

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 7d

Always happy to be able to support the Stroke Association and the valuable work they do supporting survivors and their families.

Thanks to their team for showing me the facts and figures for West Ham & Beckton.

#Lab25 #labourconference

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 8d

As a former NUS vice president I enjoyed speaking at the NUS #labourconference reception on the importance of the students’ unions and the role they play in supporting the lives of students.

The student movement has also provided formative experiences for MPs and civil society leaders.

#Lab25

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 8d

A final post for Newham Heritage Month from the very windy Royal Victoria dockside.

Thank you to everyone who has engaged with the posts on social media. I’m sure there are stories that we have not covered this month so please let us know if you have any ideas.

#newhamheritagemonth

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 8d

Abbey Gardens is now a community run green space but it was once an abbey visited by Henry III and King Edward VI

Any evidence of the abbey was gone by 1906 when ‘the Plaistow Land Grabbers’ occupied the land in protest of mounting unemployment rates.

#NewhamHeritageMonth

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 8d

Great to chat to Pancreatic Cancer UK about accelerating earlier diagnosis for patients with #pancreaticcancer.

Interesting to try the pancreatic cancer breath test and hear about how it can help patients get to early diagnosis and treatment.

#lab25 #labourconference

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 8d

Delighted to speak at the Labour Friends of Bangladesh Labour conference dinner this week.

Always a busy event for a group that are an energetic part of the Labour family.

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 8d

It was great to meet Cancer Research today to discuss how they’re taking cutting-edge innovations from lab bench to bedside to improve cancer outcomes for patients.

#TurningPointForCancer

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

Thomas McCluskey, Edith Bridgestock, Thomas Murrell and Pauline Murrell were killed and many of their neighbours were injured and without accommodation.

The collapse of Ronan Point is a tragic part of the history of Newham that should not be forgotten.

#NewhamHeritageMonth

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

Good to catch up with Fighting with Pride in Liverpool and see the design for the planned LGBT memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum

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

The 1889 dock strike was a key event in the industrial history of East London. The striking dockers were ultimately successful in securing the ‘dockers’ tanner’ and had gained the sympathy of the public for their cause.

#newhamheritagemonth

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 11d

The Royal Oak pub on the Barking Road was home to a boxing gym that produced 4 world champions.

Including local legend Frank Bruno Pwho became a household name after his success in the ring.

#newhamheritagemonth

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 11d

The Pump House is just next to Royal Victoria DLR which makes Freight café a perfect spot to grab a coffee on your commute.

It’s also the host of Royal Docks Originals’ Pump House Pulse Jazz Nights and ‘The Blue Sunset

#smallbusinessshoutout

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