Vicky Foxcroft 💙

Labour MP for Lewisham North & Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for DCMS.

Enquiries to [email protected]

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Scary stuff 😖💧 @thameswater

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Racial inequality in the treatment of Black and Asian women during childbirth has been left unaddressed for years.

Glad to see the Health Secretary announce she will tackle this systemic issue and end the postcode lottery for levels of maternity care.

https://t.co/UWLTHp9loA

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77% of the public now describe their GP experience as good. 🏥

That's due to our changes - an extra 2000s GPs, £14bn investment, and expanded patient access to online consultations.

Still got a way to go - especially on health inequality - but I'm really proud to see progress.

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(2/2) If you have any urgent queries, please get in touch with my office via [email protected].

I’ve commented on the FB group posts I was tagged in (pending approval) to confirm that I’m following up on the case and to direct residents to my office for updates.

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(1/2) Thank you to everyone who has notified me about the concerning number of Thames Water leaks in Telegraph Hill ward.

I have contacted the CEO of @thameswater and will update you once I receive a response.

[Lucy Powell MP @LucyMPowell]

Education should be a passport - to work, to life, to further study. But too many young people are still being shut out.

Everyone deserves an education that matches their high ambitions, not a one‑size‑fits‑all straitjacket.

https://t.co/8AJjpT4ISY

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A pleasure to meet with @LRMNetwork CEO Alan Robertson and Campaigns Manager Meetra Qutb to discuss how their services support people across Lewisham.

I will continue to work with them so we can ensure the best for vulnerable constituents.

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(3/3) One of Labour's 2024 manifesto commitments is to ensure equal pay for disabled people. You can help us deliver this by responding to the Gov's consultation. Submissions close 27 October 2026. 🫂

https://t.co/5GuldOh0CH

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(1/3) Today marks the final day of Disability Pride Month.

When I was made Shadow Minister for Disabled People in 2020, I had no idea the impact this role would have on me. 🧵

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(2/3) I knew life was difficult for disabled people, but via my engagement with disabled people and their organisations I would learn that it was even tougher than I had imagined.

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Can’t wait to see our Mayor’s £16.25m Clean Rivers and Waterways plan transform London’s blue spaces.

The Ravensbourne catchment, partly in Lewisham North, is a key focus - we'll see habitats restored, biodiversity improved, rivers made more accessible and flood risk reduced.

[Sadiq Khan @SadiqKhan]

Taking the plunge on cleaner waterways.

A reservoir full of swimmers. Families enjoying the water. Wildlife thriving.

City Hall's £700K investment in West Reservoir shows what's possible when we invest in our waterways - creating a cleaner, greener London. 🌊💚

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Despite the smiles, we'll miss Sonia terribly. Her 38 years’ service at St James Hatcham primary school is so appreciated by the community and all the children she has taught.

It was a joy celebrating with Sonia's family and colleagues - especially loved chatting with her dad!

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And that's half a million more children nationwide given a free meal at the start of the day this year.

No child should go to school hungry.

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Our PM is building a new kind of politics - one that calls on all political parties to come together and tackle the adult social care crisis head on.

Search https://t.co/gm89KlyAQ4 to share your thoughts on how we build a National Care Service that works for everyone.

[Andy Burnham @andyburnham]

This is the issue governments keep putting off. That ends now.

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Lewisham borough has the most instances of lithium battery fires in the UK.

I support Mike, Kelly and their team at @LondonFire in their important campaign to educate the public about the fire risks of e-bikes.

Find safety advice here: https://t.co/vOh1UZbD7o

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New technical opportunities from Year 10 will be tied directly to local industries, giving young people a clearer pathway into work.

Excited to see an education system which values vocational routes as much as more traditional ones.

[Andy Burnham @andyburnham]

Let’s stop telling young people there’s only one way to succeed.

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Bit lost now the World Cup is over? Fear not, there's still so much you can do with your spare time for FREE in our local community in the coming months.

Also take a look at the Great British Summer Savings scheme https://t.co/ViW03NfoCr

(Inspired by @DawnButlerBrent's videos!)

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Since the EHRC published its Code of Practice, I’ve met with organisations and constituents to hear the experiences of trans individuals and written to Ministers to ensure we protect the rights of the trans community.

Keep safe on the march today. 🏳️‍⚧️

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(2/2) The @readingagency's Summer Reading Challenge has also kicked off, encouraging children to keep reading during the summer holidays - get involved! https://t.co/U5pTXTczRq

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(1/2) Great to see the Education Select Committee’s report on reading for pleasure, developed with @Literacy_Trust.

Only 36% of children say they enjoy reading – this report sets out a clear, ambitious path to change that.

Read more here: https://t.co/KZComkgRYS 📖