I am the Member of Parliament of East Ham. I have been the MP for the area since 1994.

This website includes information about me and what I have done in my role as the MP for East Ham. You will also find information on how to contact me, my role as Labour's Faith Envoy, a selection of my speeches, and information on issues that may interest you.

I hope you find it useful. Please don't hesitate to contact me on 0207 219 4000 if I can be of any help to you.  

On Thursday 2 May, local and national employers and apprenticeship providers are coming to West Ham United Club to talk with YOU about your career. Just come down to West Ham United Football Club (Boleyn Ground, Green Street, London, E13 9AZ) from 10am to 4pm and find out about all the opportunities on offer.

From 11am to 3 pm we will also be running advice sessions on how to write an outstanding C.V. and how to impress in an interview – you can book into one of these sessions on the day.

We will be promoting real jobs on the day, so do remember to bring your C.V. Do check out our facebook page www.facebook.com/NewhamJobsFair2013 for an up-to-date list of employers and apprenticeship providers attending.