Andy Slaughter
@hammersmithandy.bsky.social
Labour MP for Hammersmith & Chiswick
Chair of the Justice Select Committee
For all casework enquiries please email andy@andyslaughter.com
Chair of the Justice Select Committee
For all casework enquiries please email andy@andyslaughter.com
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Andy Slaughter January newsletter - Andy Slaughter MP
Water Mains burst A major burst water main near Holland Park roundabout early on Wednesday morning has caused widespread disruption across west London, including in my constituency of Hammersmith and ...
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Have a read about what has been going on recently in Hammersmith & Chiswick and in Parliament. My January newsletter 👇
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Marking Holocaust Memorial Day in LBHF with survivors and local schools. A very moving event curated by Councillor Laura Janes.
January 27, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Marking Holocaust Memorial Day in LBHF with survivors and local schools. A very moving event curated by Councillor Laura Janes.
Have a read about what has been going on recently in Hammersmith & Chiswick and in Parliament. My January newsletter 👇
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Andy Slaughter January newsletter - Andy Slaughter MP
Water Mains burst A major burst water main near Holland Park roundabout early on Wednesday morning has caused widespread disruption across west London, including in my constituency of Hammersmith and ...
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January 23, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Have a read about what has been going on recently in Hammersmith & Chiswick and in Parliament. My January newsletter 👇
andyslaughter.co.uk/blog/2026/01...
andyslaughter.co.uk/blog/2026/01...
Thousands of homes have been hit by water supply issues, I raised this with the Minister today. Last night's burst water main and hundreds of smaller bursts in the recent cold weather are the legacy of Thames Water’s failure over not years but decades.
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Water White Paper - Hansard - UK Parliament
Hansard record of the item : 'Water White Paper' on Wednesday 21 January 2026.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Thousands of homes have been hit by water supply issues, I raised this with the Minister today. Last night's burst water main and hundreds of smaller bursts in the recent cold weather are the legacy of Thames Water’s failure over not years but decades.
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There has been a major disruption to water supply in west London due to a burst water pipe. You can see updates from Thames Water below but please be assured I am following up with them directly.
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Holland Park - 21/01/2026 | Thames Water
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January 21, 2026 at 12:42 PM
There has been a major disruption to water supply in west London due to a burst water pipe. You can see updates from Thames Water below but please be assured I am following up with them directly.
www.thameswater.co.uk/network-late...
www.thameswater.co.uk/network-late...
See my speech in Wednesday's debate on jury trials👇
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Jury Trials - Hansard - UK Parliament
Hansard record of the item : 'Jury Trials' on Wednesday 7 January 2026.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:08 PM
See my speech in Wednesday's debate on jury trials👇
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Evidence suggests civil & family legal aid in particular are in a dire position. There have been increases in housing & immigration fees, but I asked the Secretary of State what plans he has to review legal aid fees, particularly in civil & family law.
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Legal Aid - Hansard - UK Parliament
Hansard record of the item : 'Legal Aid' on Tuesday 16 December 2025.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Evidence suggests civil & family legal aid in particular are in a dire position. There have been increases in housing & immigration fees, but I asked the Secretary of State what plans he has to review legal aid fees, particularly in civil & family law.
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‘Preventable’ is at SCRUM studios until Wednesday. A walk-through installation on state-related deaths created by Sînziana Cojocărescu (BÈZNĂ Theatre) in response to the INQUEST archive. More information available here:
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Preventable: BÉZNĂ Theatre X INQUEST Installation
A walk-through installation on state-related deaths created by BÈZNĂ Theatre) in response to the INQUEST archive. 10 December - 17 December 2025.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:20 PM
‘Preventable’ is at SCRUM studios until Wednesday. A walk-through installation on state-related deaths created by Sînziana Cojocărescu (BÈZNĂ Theatre) in response to the INQUEST archive. More information available here:
www.inquest.org.uk/bzn-theatre-...
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Last night we met in Lyric Square, Hammersmith to light the first Chanukah candle as we do every year. We remembered those killed and injured in the atrocity in Sydney and we reaffirmed our commitment to hope and unity in the face of such horror.
December 15, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Last night we met in Lyric Square, Hammersmith to light the first Chanukah candle as we do every year. We remembered those killed and injured in the atrocity in Sydney and we reaffirmed our commitment to hope and unity in the face of such horror.
The annual Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham Carol Concert is this evening at 7pm! It is sure to be a wonderful evening, tickets and more information available here: giving.give-star.com/event/age-uk...
Carol Concert 2025
Join us and our special celebrity guest, Adam Hills MBE, for an evening of festive cheer all in aid of local older people. We'll have stunning professionally performed carols, a brilliant String Trio,...
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December 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The annual Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham Carol Concert is this evening at 7pm! It is sure to be a wonderful evening, tickets and more information available here: giving.give-star.com/event/age-uk...
Brilliant local charity The Upper Room, is raising money as part of BigGive's Christmas Challenge for their UR4Driving project. Until 12pm on 9th December all donations are doubled! Find out more information about the project and how to donate here:
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UR4Driving – Big Give
The Upper Room's UR4Driving award-winning project aims to break cycles of offending and long-term unemployment for prison leavers and those …
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December 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Brilliant local charity The Upper Room, is raising money as part of BigGive's Christmas Challenge for their UR4Driving project. Until 12pm on 9th December all donations are doubled! Find out more information about the project and how to donate here:
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Today is World Aids Day. We all have a role to play in stopping HIV. By raising awareness, supporting prevention, and ensuring access to treatment, we can achieve zero new transmissions. Together, we can make it happen.
#WorldAIDSDay #EndHIV #HIVAwareness
#WorldAIDSDay #EndHIV #HIVAwareness
December 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Today is World Aids Day. We all have a role to play in stopping HIV. By raising awareness, supporting prevention, and ensuring access to treatment, we can achieve zero new transmissions. Together, we can make it happen.
#WorldAIDSDay #EndHIV #HIVAwareness
#WorldAIDSDay #EndHIV #HIVAwareness
Have a read of what I've been up to in Parliament and in Hammersmith & Chiswick. My November newsletter👇
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Andy Slaughter November newsletter - Andy Slaughter MP
Budget By the time we reached this week’s Budget, it felt like everyone knew as much as the Chancellor about what would be in it. That meant few surprises: some measures that will bring real relief, a...
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November 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Have a read of what I've been up to in Parliament and in Hammersmith & Chiswick. My November newsletter👇
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80 Parliamentarians demand UK government act to stop Israel's settler violence and forced dispossession of Palestinians in communities like Umm al Khair
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November 21, 2025 at 11:14 AM
80 Parliamentarians demand UK government act to stop Israel's settler violence and forced dispossession of Palestinians in communities like Umm al Khair
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The brilliant Addison Singers will be performing on the 6th of December, I'm sure it will be a wonderful evening!
More information and tickets available here - www.addisonsingers.com/event/addiso...
More information and tickets available here - www.addisonsingers.com/event/addiso...
November 19, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The brilliant Addison Singers will be performing on the 6th of December, I'm sure it will be a wonderful evening!
More information and tickets available here - www.addisonsingers.com/event/addiso...
More information and tickets available here - www.addisonsingers.com/event/addiso...
The wet wipes cleared from 'Wet Wipe Island' in the Thames by Hammersmith show the scale of the issue of wet wipes polluting our rivers. We're banning plastic in wet wipes which is a huge win for our rivers, ocean and wildlife!
November 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The wet wipes cleared from 'Wet Wipe Island' in the Thames by Hammersmith show the scale of the issue of wet wipes polluting our rivers. We're banning plastic in wet wipes which is a huge win for our rivers, ocean and wildlife!
Moving and well-attended Remembrance services at Chiswick and Shepherds Bush War Memorials on Sunday. Thanks to all who organised and took part.
November 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Moving and well-attended Remembrance services at Chiswick and Shepherds Bush War Memorials on Sunday. Thanks to all who organised and took part.
It was a privilege to add my tribute on behalf of Hammersmith and Chiswick to the House of Commons Constituency Garden of Remembrance in New Palace Yard yesterday.
November 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
It was a privilege to add my tribute on behalf of Hammersmith and Chiswick to the House of Commons Constituency Garden of Remembrance in New Palace Yard yesterday.
The Public Office (Accountability) Bill is the result of years of committed campaigning led by the families of the victims and the survivors of Hillsborough. See my speech in the debate on Monday here👇
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Public Office (Accountability) Bill - Hansard - UK Parliament
Hansard record of the item : ' Public Office (Accountability) Bill' on Monday 3 November 2025.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The Public Office (Accountability) Bill is the result of years of committed campaigning led by the families of the victims and the survivors of Hillsborough. See my speech in the debate on Monday here👇
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Brilliant to hear that Chiswick's Tabard Theatre has been named London Pub Theatre of the Year 2025! A much loved local venue, very well deserved!
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Tabard theatre named London Pub Theatre of the Year - Chiswick Calendar News
Simon and Sarah Reilly with their award Chiswick’s Tabard theatre wins London Pub Theatre of the Year and two production awards The Tabard Theatre in Chiswick is celebrating a remarkable […]
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November 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Brilliant to hear that Chiswick's Tabard Theatre has been named London Pub Theatre of the Year 2025! A much loved local venue, very well deserved!
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The Fulham Symphony Orchestra has a concert on Saturday 15th November at Smith Square Hall. I'm sure it will be a wonderful evening, you can find out more and buy tickets here: fso.org.uk/2025/04/27/w...
Boulanger, Strauss and Zemlinsky – 15 November 2025
Lili Boulanger – D’un matin de printempsRichard Strauss – Dance of the Seven Veils and Final Scene from SalomeAlexander von Zemlinsky – Die Seejungfrau&nb…
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November 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The Fulham Symphony Orchestra has a concert on Saturday 15th November at Smith Square Hall. I'm sure it will be a wonderful evening, you can find out more and buy tickets here: fso.org.uk/2025/04/27/w...
The Victims and Courts Bill is an excellent piece of legislation that will make a real difference to victims. But it is just a start. I asked if the Minister if she and the Department will rededicate themselves to bringing down the Crown court backlog.
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Victims and Courts Bill - Hansard - UK Parliament
Hansard record of the item : ' Victims and Courts Bill' on Monday 27 October 2025.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The Victims and Courts Bill is an excellent piece of legislation that will make a real difference to victims. But it is just a start. I asked if the Minister if she and the Department will rededicate themselves to bringing down the Crown court backlog.
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The latest on Hammersmith Police Station and Heathrow, and news from Westminster and the constituency. My October newsletter👇
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Andy Slaughter October newsletter - Andy Slaughter MP
U-turn on public access to Hammersmith Police Station Strong lobbying of the Met Police has led to a U-turn on the decision to close the front counter at Hammersmith Police Station. The station under...
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October 28, 2025 at 12:24 PM
The latest on Hammersmith Police Station and Heathrow, and news from Westminster and the constituency. My October newsletter👇
andyslaughter.co.uk/blog/2025/10...
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My constituents will be detrimentally impacted by further Heathrow expansion. Yesterday I asked if, as part of the ANPS review, there will be full & independent analysis of economic costs & benefits, environmental effects & demand in London & the south-east.
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Heathrow: National Airports Review - Hansard - UK Parliament
Hansard record of the item : 'Heathrow: National Airports Review' on Wednesday 22 October 2025.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM
My constituents will be detrimentally impacted by further Heathrow expansion. Yesterday I asked if, as part of the ANPS review, there will be full & independent analysis of economic costs & benefits, environmental effects & demand in London & the south-east.
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A brilliant recruitment event and the largest free one in London, the London Job Show, returns tomorrow to Westfield. The Job Show will take place over Friday and Saturday from 11am-5pm.
October 16, 2025 at 1:40 PM
A brilliant recruitment event and the largest free one in London, the London Job Show, returns tomorrow to Westfield. The Job Show will take place over Friday and Saturday from 11am-5pm.