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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 sit on two Parliamentary Select Committees: Home Affairs and Women & Equalities.

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

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

Delighted to speak at @endfurniturepoverty’s Parliamentary reception, with Cllr Jane Corbett. 6 million people in the UK live in #FurniturePoverty, lacking the essentials that make a house a home. This isn’t about luxuries – it&rsq
Delighted to speak at @endfurniturepoverty’s Parliamentary reception, with Cllr Jane Corbett. 6 million people in the UK live in #FurniturePoverty, lacking the essentials that make a house a home. This isn’t about luxuries – it’s about the right to a decent standard of living.
Proud to join campaigners in Parliament this week to support @lush’s campaign to end animal testing. Animal testing is not just cruel, but it’s totally outdated. We need to force industry changes to happen and end animal testing in the&
Proud to join campaigners in Parliament this week to support @lush’s campaign to end animal testing. Animal testing is not just cruel, but it’s totally outdated. We need to force industry changes to happen and end animal testing in the UK for good.
Honoured to join the @showracismtheredcard panel at @liverpoolfc yesterday. Inspiring discussions with young people from across Liverpool, alongside incredible panelists John Barnes, Natasha Dowie, Iffy Onoura, and Ian Byrne MP. #ShowRacismtheRed
Honoured to join the @showracismtheredcard panel at @liverpoolfc yesterday. Inspiring discussions with young people from across Liverpool, alongside incredible panelists John Barnes, Natasha Dowie, Iffy Onoura, and Ian Byrne MP. #ShowRacismtheRedCard
Great to meet with Professor Richard Wilkinson and Professor Kate Pickett 15 years on from the publication of their pioneering book #TheSpiritLevel, and learn about their updated research on inequality’s impact on climate, society, and health.
Great to meet with Professor Richard Wilkinson and Professor Kate Pickett 15 years on from the publication of their pioneering book #TheSpiritLevel, and learn about their updated research on inequality’s impact on climate, society, and health. @theequalitytrust
Honoured to join comrades at the 20th anniversary celebrations of the @pcsunion parliamentary group this week.
Honoured to join comrades at the 20th anniversary celebrations of the @pcsunion parliamentary group this week.
Pleasure meeting with @pcsunion reps this week to discuss their campaign for a 4-day working week trial in Defra. PCS research shows that a 4-day week could save Defra over £20m a year through reduced staff turnover and less sickness absence.
Pleasure meeting with @pcsunion reps this week to discuss their campaign for a 4-day working week trial in Defra. PCS research shows that a 4-day week could save Defra over £20m a year through reduced staff turnover and less sickness absence. @4dayweekcampaign
I strongly condemn Smotrich’s call to “apply sovereignty” over the West Bank. A clear step towards illegal annexation, it’s a dangerous escalation that further disregards international law. We must ban Israeli settlement good
I strongly condemn Smotrich’s call to “apply sovereignty” over the West Bank. A clear step towards illegal annexation, it’s a dangerous escalation that further disregards international law. We must ban Israeli settlement goods to stop the displacement of Palestinian communities.
Honoured to launch the Westminster Commission on Joint Enterprise last night, alongside @jengba_’s Family Listening Day report. Inspiring to see so many people in attendance to support this critical issue. Our fight to end unfair convictions &
Honoured to launch the Westminster Commission on Joint Enterprise last night, alongside @jengba_’s Family Listening Day report. Inspiring to see so many people in attendance to support this critical issue. Our fight to end unfair convictions & reform our justice system is not over.
Delighted to speak at @endfurniturepoverty’s Parliamentary reception, with Cllr Jane Corbett. 6 million people in the UK live in #FurniturePoverty, lacking the essentials that make a house a home. This isn’t about luxuries – it&rsq Proud to join campaigners in Parliament this week to support @lush’s campaign to end animal testing. Animal testing is not just cruel, but it’s totally outdated. We need to force industry changes to happen and end animal testing in the& Honoured to join the @showracismtheredcard panel at @liverpoolfc yesterday. Inspiring discussions with young people from across Liverpool, alongside incredible panelists John Barnes, Natasha Dowie, Iffy Onoura, and Ian Byrne MP. #ShowRacismtheRed Great to meet with Professor Richard Wilkinson and Professor Kate Pickett 15 years on from the publication of their pioneering book #TheSpiritLevel, and learn about their updated research on inequality’s impact on climate, society, and health. Honoured to join comrades at the 20th anniversary celebrations of the @pcsunion parliamentary group this week. Pleasure meeting with @pcsunion reps this week to discuss their campaign for a 4-day working week trial in Defra. PCS research shows that a 4-day week could save Defra over £20m a year through reduced staff turnover and less sickness absence. I strongly condemn Smotrich’s call to “apply sovereignty” over the West Bank. A clear step towards illegal annexation, it’s a dangerous escalation that further disregards international law. We must ban Israeli settlement good Honoured to launch the Westminster Commission on Joint Enterprise last night, alongside @jengba_’s Family Listening Day report. Inspiring to see so many people in attendance to support this critical issue. Our fight to end unfair convictions &