Can we crowdfund the public sector?
Last Friday, 4th November, I organised and spoke at an event at City Hall, on a subject close to my heart. Crowdfunding could be an amazing opportunity for communities to…
Celebrating Diwali
Today I attended the European Parliament’s grand Diwali celebration. The festival of lights is such a great time of year when Hindu culture brings us an event with such vitality…
Inspiring local people at TEDx Kingston
On Saturday 5th November, I was fortunate to be asked to speak at Kingston University for the first ever TEDx talk in Kingston on innovation, empowerment and inspiration. I wanted…
Brexit Central – my growing concerns with Brexit
I wrote an article recently for the Brexit Central website. Brexit Central covers the debate around the process of the UK leaving the EU. I touch upon my concerns over…
Today’s court ruling on article 50
“I am concerned about the decision today, not because it asks for Parliament to scrutinise what is going on but because of the motivation behind it. There are sadly some…
Crowdfunding: The future of local council investment?
Crowdfunding: The future of local council investment? London MEP and London Assembly Member want to see wider use of funding model An MEP for London and a London Assembly Member…
Heathrow Reaction
PRESS RELEASE HEATHROW – “I chaired the meeting. The money was there for a new London airport” – Syed Kamall, MEP for London. – BEGINS – “London could have had…
Sky News interview
I was interviewed on Sky News today at the Party Conference by Adam Boulton and alongside Nicky Morgan. We discussed changes in the party post Brexit and how the EU…
Party Conference – Europe – what’s next?
Speaking at Conference today, I chaired a meeting called “Europe – what’s next?” Alongside me was, Timo Soini, Foreign Minister of Finland and Sander Loones MEP, from the Flemish NVA,…
My address to the Party Conference 2016
My address to conference today on the main stage was a chance to talk to the party about the future of the UK and the EU. I made the point…