Rushanara Ali Mp

There’s nothing more important than seeing your GP quickly and without fuss.

Crime and anti-­social behaviour are among the most serious ­issues facing Tower Hamlets.

Crime and anti-­social behaviour are among the most serious ­issues facing Tower Hamlets.

Last month, I was appointed Shadow Education Minister by Ed Miliband - focusing on issues affecting young people in Britain today. This is an issue close to my heart – not least because I can see how so many young people are being failed by this government, which simply doesn’t speak to their aspirations. Young people today are the first generation to face lower living standards and worse prospects than those that were available to their parents. This is all too clear in Tower Hamlets where the number of young people not in employment, education and training has recently crept back up.

Last month, I was appointed Shadow Education Minister by Ed Miliband - focusing on issues affecting young people in Britain today. This is an issue close to my heart – not least because I can see how so many young people are being failed by this government, which simply doesn’t speak to their aspirations. Young people today are the first generation to face lower living standards and worse prospects than those that were available to their parents. This is all too clear in Tower Hamlets where the number of young people not in employment, education and training has recently crept back up.

In Brighton, at the Labour Party Conference, Ed Miliband made a simple point: Britain can do better.

In Brighton, at the Labour Party Conference, Ed Miliband made a simple point: Britain can do better.

The Queen’s Speech – which was delivered to Parliament this week – set out the government’s agenda for the coming year.

The Queen’s Speech – which was delivered to Parliament this week – set out the government’s agenda for the coming year.

The Chancellor’s Budget two weeks ago was yet another missed opportunity to help families and small businesses who are struggling across East London. Instead of offering a much needed boost to growth, jobs, and living standards, this Budget offered more of the same failing policies.