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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.

As your MP, I am dedicated to speaking up and fighting for the people of Liverpool Riverside.

My work in Parliament

As the MP for Liverpool Riverside, I spend much of my week in Parliament - based in London from Monday to Wednesday, and often on Thursdays and Fridays depending on Parliamentary business. I regularly speak up in debates and statements on issues that matter to my constituents, and I vote on legislation that affects people’s everyday lives.

My work in Parliament focuses on tackling injustice, poverty and inequality - both at home and abroad - with a strong commitment to improving education and championing human rights. I’ve also served on three influential Parliamentary Select Committees: Home Affairs, Women & Equalities and Education, where I worked to hold the Government to account and push for a fairer, more equal society.

You can read more about how Parliament works here:

https://www.parliament.uk/about/how/

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.

Have a look at what Kim’s been up to in Parliament

Check out some more of Kim’s work on Instagram

The Cammell Laird 37 have waited far too long for justice. These men must be exonerated - I’ll be holding Ministers to account to right this historic wrong and set the record straight. #JusticefortheCammellLaird37
Powerful meeting in Parliament with Cammell Laird 37 campaigners this week. Decades on, the fight for exoneration is as urgent as ever - proud to see so many MPs standing with them in the struggle for long-overdue justice ✊ Justice delayed is justi
Powerful meeting in Parliament with Cammell Laird 37 campaigners this week. Decades on, the fight for exoneration is as urgent as ever - proud to see so many MPs standing with them in the struggle for long-overdue justice ✊ Justice delayed is justice denied. Read the report from this week’s meeting on The Justice Gap 👇 https://www.thejusticegap.com/legal-challenge-could-bring-long-awaited-justice-for-37-jailed-striking-workers/ #JusticefortheCammellLaird37
Today’s Budget was a chance to back our communities and tackle the cost-of-living crisis. I welcome today’s removal of the two-child limit – a long overdue step forward for so many families in the fight against child poverty. Huge credit to the campaigners whose tireless work made this possible. @cpag_uk @endchildpovertyuk @nationaleducationunion
Lovely to meet with campaigners from @helpliverpool (House Everyone in Liverpool Properly) this week. HELP brings together voices united by one urgent message: Liverpool needs more social housing. Backed by national housing and homelessness charity
Lovely to meet with campaigners from @helpliverpool (House Everyone in Liverpool Properly) this week. HELP brings together voices united by one urgent message: Liverpool needs more social housing. Backed by national housing and homelessness charity Shelter, HELP is working tirelessly to highlight the chronic shortage of social homes in our city and to push for the investment and action Liverpool urgently needs. We had a powerful and constructive conversation about the scale of the housing emergency and how we can work together to secure the safe, affordable homes our communities deserve.
Congratulations to staff at the Lancet and Cell Press journals on winning their recognition agreement with Elsevier! Brilliant to see workers fighting back against low pay and high workloads. Was proud to celebrate this huge achievement with @nujoff
Congratulations to staff at the Lancet and Cell Press journals on winning their recognition agreement with Elsevier! Brilliant to see workers fighting back against low pay and high workloads. Was proud to celebrate this huge achievement with @nujofficial members this week ✊
Inequality is growing, poverty is exploding & our public services are declining - all while the super-rich are getting richer. The @patrioticmillionairesuk’s message is clear: those with the broadest shoulders should contribute more. I&rsq
Inequality is growing, poverty is exploding & our public services are declining - all while the super-rich are getting richer. The @patrioticmillionairesuk’s message is clear: those with the broadest shoulders should contribute more. I’m backing their call for a fairer system.
Great to meet with Justice Secretary @david.lammy this week to discuss key issues facing our justice system. We spoke about the legacy of the 2017 Lammy Review and the urgent need to continue tackling racial disparities across courts, prisons &
Great to meet with Justice Secretary @david.lammy this week to discuss key issues facing our justice system. We spoke about the legacy of the 2017 Lammy Review and the urgent need to continue tackling racial disparities across courts, prisons & probation. I also raised ongoing concerns around joint enterprise and the impact it continues to have on communities, including the need for clearer guidance, transparency & fairer outcomes. Finally, I highlighted the pressures on staff at HMP Liverpool, particularly how recent changes to the skilled worker visa scheme will affect prison officers & recruitment. Ensuring our prisons are safe, properly staffed & fit for purpose must remain a priority. I look forward to pursuing this work with the Ministry of Justice - these were important conversations that must lead to action.
Lovely to visit @merseyrowingclub this weekend and spend some time down at the fantastic Liverpool Watersports Centre on Queen’s Dock. Great to meet with Laura, the Club President, and hear about the brilliant work the team is doing
Lovely to visit @merseyrowingclub this weekend and spend some time down at the fantastic Liverpool Watersports Centre on Queen’s Dock. Great to meet with Laura, the Club President, and hear about the brilliant work the team is doing to make rowing more accessible for people of all ages and abilities. The passion and dedication of the volunteers and members is clear to see, and it’s inspiring to hear how the club continues to grow. Huge thanks to everyone at Mersey Rowing Club for the warm welcome - wishing you all the best of luck! 🚣‍♀️🌊
Asylum seekers are not responsible for dividing our society, it’s the racist rhetoric and policies taken straight from the far right playbook. These new policies are nothing short of shameful. The government must think again. My full statemen
Asylum seekers are not responsible for dividing our society, it’s the racist rhetoric and policies taken straight from the far right playbook. These new policies are nothing short of shameful. The government must think again. My full statement 👇
Proud to support @patrioticmillionairesuk. The upcoming Budget must tax wealth, not work. We need a wealth tax now. #TaxTheSuperRich
Proud to support @patrioticmillionairesuk. The upcoming Budget must tax wealth, not work. We need a wealth tax now. #TaxTheSuperRich
The Cammell Laird 37 have waited far too long for justice. These men must be exonerated - I’ll be holding Ministers to account to right this historic wrong and set the record straight. #JusticefortheCammellLaird37
Powerful meeting in Parliament with Cammell Laird 37 campaigners this week. Decades on, the fight for exoneration is as urgent as ever - proud to see so many MPs standing with them in the struggle for long-overdue justice ✊ Justice delayed is justi
Today’s Budget was a chance to back our communities and tackle the cost-of-living crisis. I welcome today’s removal of the two-child limit – a long overdue step forward for so many families in the fight against child poverty. Huge
Lovely to meet with campaigners from @helpliverpool (House Everyone in Liverpool Properly) this week. HELP brings together voices united by one urgent message: Liverpool needs more social housing. Backed by national housing and homelessness charity Congratulations to staff at the Lancet and Cell Press journals on winning their recognition agreement with Elsevier! Brilliant to see workers fighting back against low pay and high workloads. Was proud to celebrate this huge achievement with @nujoff Inequality is growing, poverty is exploding & our public services are declining - all while the super-rich are getting richer. The @patrioticmillionairesuk’s message is clear: those with the broadest shoulders should contribute more. I&rsq Great to meet with Justice Secretary @david.lammy this week to discuss key issues facing our justice system. We spoke about the legacy of the 2017 Lammy Review and the urgent need to continue tackling racial disparities across courts, prisons & Lovely to visit @merseyrowingclub this weekend and spend some time down at the fantastic Liverpool Watersports Centre on Queen’s Dock. Great to meet with Laura, the Club President, and hear about the brilliant work the team is doing Asylum seekers are not responsible for dividing our society, it’s the racist rhetoric and policies taken straight from the far right playbook. These new policies are nothing short of shameful. The government must think again. My full statemen Proud to support @patrioticmillionairesuk. The upcoming Budget must tax wealth, not work. We need a wealth tax now. #TaxTheSuperRich