James Asser MP

Labour MP for West Ham & Beckton.

Representing West Ham, Custom House, Beckton, Plaistow, Canning Town, North Woolwich, Silvertown and the Royal Docks.

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I marked Armistice Day at the Memorial Baptist Church in Plaistow.

The bells you hear are carved with the names of 169 local men who lost their lives in the First World War.

This morning, 108 years later, they rang at 11am to honour those same men and their sacrifice.

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This display was made by cadets, veterans, and community members and the poppy says “I feel really proud that I did something for peace”

These are the words of Mr. Gilbert Clarke, a Jamaican RAF engineer.

Today, I will lay a wreath for all those who served and their sacrifice.

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London Design and Engineering UTC @LDEUTC took part in London wide Mental Health in Schools project.

It was good to visit with Deputy Mayor of London for Children and Families @JoanneMcCartney and representatives from @annafreuduk to hear more about it.

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It was a privilege to hear from the President of Ghana on his recent visit to London. I joined MPs of Ghanaian heritage and those with a large Ghanaian community in their constituencies, like we have here in West Ham and Beckton.

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Happy Diwali to everyone who has been celebrating this weekend in West Ham and Beckton 🪔

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Thank you to local councillors for laying the MP’s constituency wreath at services across West Ham & Beckton.

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Today, I laid a wreath at the Remembrance Sunday service in Silvertown on behalf of our communities.

We remember the dedication and sacrifice of all those who served and gave their lives and remember the civilians who have lost their lives due to conflict.

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Today is Remembrance Sunday.

We remember the brave men and women of West Ham and Newham who served with dedication and all those who gave their lives for us.

We will remember them.

#lestweforget #RemembranceSunday

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I went to see a new artwork at the entrance to Thames Barrier Park, transforming a concrete wall & adding to work to improve the public space here.

A Garden of Community was created by artist Gaurab Thakali. It draws inspiration from people, nature & everyday moments in the park

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Thank you to the Masjid Baitul Ahad for welcoming me and representatives to an evening marking the centenary of The Fazl Mosque in Southfields.

It was a good opportunity to speak to attendees about the history of the mosque and the Ahmadi community in the UK.

@AhmadiyyaUK

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Another busy month where my team has worked hard to help with over a thousand cases. I will continue to assist constituents facing difficulties, please reach out if you need support.

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I used to love bonfire night as a kid and have really good memories of spending it with family watching the fireworks and eating jacket potatoes in tin foil 🥔 🎆

I hope that everyone has a safe and fun evening tonight, making your own memories

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I was happy to host British-Ukrainian Aid for a charity dinner in support of Superhumans War Trauma Centre.

It was good to have the opportunity to meet guests including veterans injured as a result of the war who received life-changing care from the Centre.

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Today, I placed tributes in The Parliament Garden of Remembrance on behalf of everyone in West Ham and Beckton, in remembrance of those who lost their lives and recognition of all those who served our country and community.

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Yesterday, students at @GainsboroughEko had a lesson on how to spot and avoid scams, fraud and exploitation.

Better financial education is often brought up by young people so it's good to see these sessions being rolled out across the country.

Thank you to @RTHondavehanson

[Lord Hanson of Flint Labour Peer & Minister @RTHondavehanson]

Fraudsters are seeking to use young people as money mules to launder their dirty cash.

We're introducing new lessons across England to protect children from exploitation. Great to sit in on the first lesson at Gainsborough Primary School along with local MP @JamesAsser

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Local people living with heart conditions will benefit from the new HEARTS unit at Newham Hospital. It will be quicker and more comfortable for patients helping avoid long hospital stays.

While I had my blood pressure checked - despite what you might think it wasn’t high!

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The residents and businesses in Caxton Works have had their lives thrown into chaos and are facing financial hardships without a clear answer as to how long this will last.

Today, I raised this directly with ministers and emphasised the urgent need for answers and support.

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As part of events for Black History Month I was at City Hall last week to support the event on improving health care for black men focusing on mental health

A great line up of speakers looking at a range of issues inc. supporting young men & physical health & prostate cancer

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Last week ComicCon was back at the ExCel. A great weekend, the mood inside is a sense of fun. Lots of costumes of every type with everyone being generous to the out-of-costume politician!

Wonderful to welcome so many people to our area, over 100,000 across the weekend

#ComicCon