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Proud to be MP for a diverse constituency that welcomes refugees and migrants.
This Refugee Week, please support the amazing @LRMNetwork and other local orgs who work hard to help those settling here.
Here's to protecting our Borough of Sanctuary. π©΅
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This weekend, charity Cockpit Studios in Deptford are opening to visitors β a rare opportunity to meet over 80 talented craftspeople and see their work.
Entry half price for Lewisham residents, for details and tickets, click this linkπ cockpitstudios.org/whats-on/β¦
ALT A photo of Vicky with CEO Jonathan Burton and Head of Business David Crump
ALT A photo of Vicky looking at jewellery by Hannah Bedford in display cabinets.
ALT A photo of Vicky speaking with Marie Rodgers at Lush Designs.
ALT A photo of Vicky touching a handmade leather purse by Deco 22
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Can't wait for Cockpit Open Studios this weekend, marking their 40th anniversary.
Head down to get a taste of Deptford's craft scene - from sculpture and ceramics to homewares, sustainable fashion and more.
π«1/2 price tickets for Lewisham residents!
cockpitstudios.org/whats-on/β¦
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RT @SadiqKhan: The world's biggest clean air zone.
Expanding the ULEZ wasnβt an easy decision, but evidence continues to show it was theβ¦
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Hi @thameswater, pretty sure this letter is a scam as I don't have a water meter! QR code and phone number also look dodgy.
Could you confirm so I can warn my constituents? Thanks.
ALT Photo of letter Vicky has received from Thames Water saying her water meter readings suggest she's got a leak.
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Just to update, I have been in touch with @thameswater and they have confirmed it wasnβt a scam. Iβve fed back that communications should look less like scams and they have said they will look into this! Weβre also due to meet in the future.
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Please do email me Vicky.foxcroft.mp@parliament.uk if you think I can help
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Labour's Awaab's Law means local authorities must:
π¨Resolve emergency issues in social housing within 24 hours of it being reported.
π§οΈAddress damp and mould within 10 days.
ποΈHold social housing providers to account.
Get in touch if you're a constituent & need help.
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I recently met with a constituent to discuss furniture fire safety.
Might sound a bit niche but it affects us all & new research has found over 1/4 of firefighters who were at the Grenfell fire are suffering long-term health disorders due to toxicities in the furniture. (1/2)
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The Government is running a consultation on how we regulate - you can respond here π(2/2)
gov.uk/government/consultatiβ¦
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Thank you @LondonFire - I am relieved to hear that no one was harmed and the fire is out. If there is anything I can do to support anyone affected, get in touch on vicky.foxcroft.mp@parliament.uk
Firefighters worked hard overnight and have now fully extinguished this fire in #Bermondsey.
At its height, the fire involved a large amount of refuse and the roof of a warehouse. A van and a car were destroyed by the fire.
One man was treated on scene.
Photo from 2300.
ALT Photo at night showing a hose being used to extinguish a fire at a warehouse unit. A plume of smoke in the background.
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Vicky Foxcroft π retweeted
Local residents should continue to keep windows and doors closed.
Loose embers have also been reported, which is normal during large fires. Residents can pour water onto them if they are concerned and if they do catch something alight, don't hesitate to call 999.
ALT A firefighter on one knee spraying water onto a fire, with another firefighter monitoring behind. In the background, a plume of smoke at a recycling centre.
Firefighters are working hard to tackle this fire at a recycling centre in #Bermondsey.
Two of the Brigade's 32-metre turntable ladders are being used as water towers to help extinguish the fire from above.
More information - london-fire.gov.uk/incidentsβ¦
ALT Three firefighters on the left of the image using hoses to spray water onto flames on the right of the image. The setting is a recycling centre.
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Most care in the UK is provided by family & friends - 5.7m of them.
This #CarersWeek is focusing on building carer-friendly communities, something local organisations like Carers Lewisham know all about.
Find advice & info about local meet ups here π
carerslewisham.org.uk/
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RT @melanie_ward: Together with almost 140 fellow Labour MPs, I have written to the Foreign Secretary to call for a ban on trade with illegβ¦
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Brockley Max will go out with a bang this Saturday with its all-day community festival.
Get down there if you can and see Brockley's heritage and arts scene at its best.
wearelewisham.com/events/maxβ¦
ALT Stack of Brockley Max event booklets featuring a musician playing an electric bass guitar wearing a fur coat and sunglasses.
ALT Vicky (right), Koder (centre) and his mum (left) stood smiling with their arms around each other at Brockley Max.
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Vicky Foxcroft π retweeted
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3.5 million unmarried couples living together in the UK stand to gain stronger protections under Labour.
Too many couples have limited rights if their relationship ends or their partner dies - even after years together or raising children.
Labour is consulting on reforms to improve financial security, strengthen protections for survivors of domestic abuse and create a fairer system that reflects modern relationships.
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A pleasure to meet with Nina from UK Feminista today.
The organisation tackles sex inequality and violence against women and girls.
We discussed the Gov's VAWG strategy and how I can support schools locally fight growing misogyny online and its influence in the classroom.
ALT Vicky (left) and Nina (right), Director of UK Feminista, standing side by side in front of a colourful mural.
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π484 bus route update: today @elliereeves and I met with @TfL to discuss our concerns about changes to the service.
They said the reduction in frequency should make the service more reliable, but that they will keep it under review and welcome feedback from users. (1/2)
Mar 23
I am deeply concerned about the changes to the frequency of the 484 bus.
I know what a vital route it is for local people and that's why @vickyfoxcroft and I have written to @TfL requesting a meeting to discuss the impacts of these changes and for them to be reversed.
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πIf youβve been unable to board a bus or the changes have negatively affected you in another way, please get in touch via vicky.foxcroft.mp@parliament.uk.
Iβll ensure they get to the right people at TfL. (2/2)
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(1/2) Today is 'Cost of Rent Day' for Londoners - the point in the year when private renters have, on average, handed over five months of their income just to cover rent.
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(2/2) After 14 years of the Tories worsening the capital's housing crisis and refusing to reform the broken system, our Renters' Rights Act is the first step to proper rent controls and strong renter protections.
ALT Row of traditional two-story brick terraced houses with white-framed windows and front steps on a quiet street.
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