James Asser MP

@NJ_Timothy You’re not being silenced you’re being criticised. If you were being silenced you wouldn’t have been able to write a telegraph column about being silenced!

It's official - today the two child cap has been abolished. In West Ham & Beckton, that means 6020 children lifted out of poverty. This will have a real impact on families and children in our area. This is the difference a Labour government makes.

Risk to the public is low, but the outbreak of Meningitis B in Kent is naturally worrying for students and parents. Public health awareness campaigns save lives with earlier diagnosis and treatment . Especially when symptoms can be mistaken for a cold, flu or a hangover.

I visited the new Resilience Hub in Canning Town. It was great to speak to paramedics, ambulance service, fire brigade, TfL and police. I got to see the work being done by all services to achieve the Mayor’s commitment to eliminate death and serious injury on London’s roads.

Lovely to attend the opening of Neil Wilson House in Plaistow. 28 new homes at 100% social rent including three adapted homes. These homes will help the community where Neil was a councillor for 31 years. This seems a very fitting way to remember a friend and colleague.

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the bomb attack on a train at West Ham Station & the killing of driver Joseph ‘Julius’ Stephen I was honoured to represent the local community alongside councillors, residents & family friends at commemorations this week including this morning

We're delighted to name Tayyab Hayat as the Club’s 2026 Community Captain, recognising his remarkable journey from a Premier League Kicks participant in Beckton to one of the @WHUFoundation’s most inspiring role models ❤️ ⚒

Happy Mother’s Day! Today we celebrate and thank all our mums. 💐

This week I joined MPs and Peers to hear the Ambassadors of Lebanon, Palestine, Egypt, Jordan & Saudi Arabia, plus representatives from Qatar and Tunisia, for a briefing on the war and situation in the Middle East and its impact on the region.

Today is the start of the #GBSpringClean where volunteers and businesses across the UK will be organising to clean their communities. I was pleased to help with the launch in Parliament and to meet some of @KeepBritainTidy’s #litterheroes

This Sunday, marks 50 years since the West Ham station attack. Julius Stephen acted with incredible bravery, he acted beyond his duties as a public servant to protect those around him. I send my best to Julius’ widow Janet, his family and everyone who knew and loved him.

📉 Wait lists have fallen again by 43k in January - 374k in 18 months. 🚑 Fastest ambulance response in 5 years, down to less than 29 mins for heart attacks and stroke 🏥 A&E waits the shortest for four years despite a hugely demanding winter Lots done, lots more to do.

This week, I visited @PortwayE13. I spoke to KS2 and Pupil Parliament and answered their questions. It was great to hear how their school based nursery and free breakfast club have been going. I also got to see their wonderful displays around the school.

Newham Council has been installing new food waste bins as part of the roll out of food waste recycling across the borough. It was great to meet the team in Canning Town and talk about how it has been going so far.

It is Covid-19 Day of Reflection💛 Newham was one of the worst affected places. Behind the stats are real people. We all felt the effects In Plaistow Park we’ve a memorial space to allow those who experienced loss & still carry the effects of the pandemic to reflect & remember

Happy #InternationalWomensDay Today we celebrate achievements of women locally, nationally & internationally Our history in West Ham & Beckton is full of inspiring women who’ve broken barriers, fought for equality & shaped our community. With many to follow & build our future

On a Thames sailing barge to see ideas for regeneration in the Royal Victoria Dock. I was pleased to see lots of local feedback I’m keen to work with docks agencies, residents & community groups on the options to enhance the best of the docks whilst adding new opportunities

I recently visited Rokeby School. I spoke to the student leaders about how they have been able to make positive changes in their school and answered some very strong questions from the sociology class. I was really impressed by students’ commitment and insight.

It’s World Book Day! 📚 Reading is valuable in understanding new ideas and opening our eyes to the world. Encouraging reading from early years is vital for developing language skills, which is why the Government pledge for a library in every primary school is so important.

Last night was the Big Iftar in Parliament. It was wonderful to be there with ambassadors, colleagues and members of the Muslim community from across the country. Wishing everyone a continued Ramadan Kareem!