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Speaking up for Liverpool Riverside

I am proud to represent Liverpool Riverside, the constituency where I was born, brought up and still live.  Elected in 2019 as Liverpool’s first Black MP, I am committed to speaking up for all of my residents in the most diverse constituency in the city.

My background is in community development and adult social care, working in the more disadvantaged areas of Liverpool.  I am a lifelong trade unionist, most recently a shop steward in UNISON and a lay member of the UNISON Black Members’ Regional and National Committees.

Elected in 2019, I am dedicated to speaking up and fighting for the people of Liverpool Riverside.

My work in Parliament

I’m based in London from Mondays to Wednesdays and sometimes on Thursdays and Fridays depending on Parliamentary business. As the elected MP for Liverpool Riverside I regularly speak up in Parliamentary debates on issues that impact constituents, vote on legislation and have sat on three Parliamentary Select Committees: Home Affairs, Women & Equalities, and Education.

The purpose of these Committees is to hold the Government to account on their actions, to question Ministers and to hold in-depth investigations on key Immigration, Security, Policing and Equalities issues.  You can find more detail of what these Committees do here:

Home Affairs Committee - Summary - Committees - UK Parliament

Women and Equalities Committee - Summary - Committees - UK Parliament

Education Committee - Summary - Committees - UK Parliament

My work in Liverpool Riverside

The best part of my job is finding out more about my constituency, meeting organisations, hearing first-hand the tremendous and valuable work they do for our Riverside citizens. I also attend meetings with key stakeholders including the Liverpool City Council Leader and Chief Executive, Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor, hospitals, universities, businesses and charities, where I lobby for my constituents on a range of issues.  I also hold regular surgeries across the constituency for people who need my support with their personal circumstances.

Kim in Parliament

Kim on Instagram

Lovely meeting with @gndrising campaigners as part of their Parliament action day. I’m proud to have signed their pledge to deliver a transformative Green New Deal, which champions their core five goals. We can stop climate change & we can
Lovely meeting with @gndrising campaigners as part of their Parliament action day. I’m proud to have signed their pledge to deliver a transformative Green New Deal, which champions their core five goals. We can stop climate change & we can build a world in which we can thrive.
Reassuring meeting with Minister Falconer today on human rights concerns in Pakistan, following his recent visit. He emphasised the need to uphold judicial independence & respect fundamental freedoms, including the right to protest. Democracy an
Reassuring meeting with Minister Falconer today on human rights concerns in Pakistan, following his recent visit. He emphasised the need to uphold judicial independence & respect fundamental freedoms, including the right to protest. Democracy and human rights must be protected.
Every child deserves to live free from devastating infectious diseases, many of which are preventable from the outset. Proud to stand with @sirmofarah in support of @gavialliance mission to protect 500 million more children over the next five years.
Every child deserves to live free from devastating infectious diseases, many of which are preventable from the outset. Proud to stand with @sirmofarah in support of @gavialliance mission to protect 500 million more children over the next five years. Every child deserves an equal start!
I was honoured to attend the launch of Caribbean Voices for Labour this week. This is an excellent initiative dedicated to empowering Caribbean people within our Labour movement, fostering a strong, inclusive community.
I was honoured to attend the launch of Caribbean Voices for Labour this week. This is an excellent initiative dedicated to empowering Caribbean people within our Labour movement, fostering a strong, inclusive community.
At yesterday’s #MarchforPalestine, we came together in our thousands to stand in solidarity with our brothers & sisters in Palestine. The message to our government is clear: we will not stop until we have an immediate ceasefire & all arms sales to Israel are halted.
This #WorldAIDSDay, we remember those who have lost their lives to HIV-AIDS & recognise, with passion and with purpose, the work that needs to be done. It is vital we combat the stigma around HIV/AIDS & raise awareness to meet the government
This #WorldAIDSDay, we remember those who have lost their lives to HIV-AIDS & recognise, with passion and with purpose, the work that needs to be done. It is vital we combat the stigma around HIV/AIDS & raise awareness to meet the government’s goal of ending transmissions by 2030.
An absolute treat to meet with @battersea this week and discuss some of their upcoming campaigns on animal welfare, illegal puppy & kitten smuggling, and #PetFriendlyProperties 🐾
An absolute treat to meet with @battersea this week and discuss some of their upcoming campaigns on animal welfare, illegal puppy & kitten smuggling, and #PetFriendlyProperties 🐾
Honoured to join @nationaleducationunion members from sixth form colleges at the Department of Education in their fight for pay justice. It is vital the government’s 5.5% pay award for teachers includes all sixth form colleges. Solidarity ✊?
Honoured to join @nationaleducationunion members from sixth form colleges at the Department of Education in their fight for pay justice. It is vital the government’s 5.5% pay award for teachers includes all sixth form colleges. Solidarity ✊🏽 #PayUp24
Lovely meeting with @gndrising campaigners as part of their Parliament action day. I’m proud to have signed their pledge to deliver a transformative Green New Deal, which champions their core five goals. We can stop climate change & we can Reassuring meeting with Minister Falconer today on human rights concerns in Pakistan, following his recent visit. He emphasised the need to uphold judicial independence & respect fundamental freedoms, including the right to protest. Democracy an Every child deserves to live free from devastating infectious diseases, many of which are preventable from the outset. Proud to stand with @sirmofarah in support of @gavialliance mission to protect 500 million more children over the next five years. I was honoured to attend the launch of Caribbean Voices for Labour this week. This is an excellent initiative dedicated to empowering Caribbean people within our Labour movement, fostering a strong, inclusive community.
At yesterday’s #MarchforPalestine, we came together in our thousands to stand in solidarity with our brothers & sisters in Palestine. The message to our government is clear: we will not stop until we have an immediate ceasefire & all a
This #WorldAIDSDay, we remember those who have lost their lives to HIV-AIDS & recognise, with passion and with purpose, the work that needs to be done. It is vital we combat the stigma around HIV/AIDS & raise awareness to meet the government An absolute treat to meet with @battersea this week and discuss some of their upcoming campaigns on animal welfare, illegal puppy & kitten smuggling, and #PetFriendlyProperties 🐾 Honoured to join @nationaleducationunion members from sixth form colleges at the Department of Education in their fight for pay justice. It is vital the government’s 5.5% pay award for teachers includes all sixth form colleges. Solidarity ✊?