James Asser MP
@jamesasser.bsky.social
Labour Member of Parliament for West Ham & Beckton.
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West Ham and Beckton has known the impact of war on normal everyday lives. Today, we remember the civilians and volunteers who have lost their lives or suffered as a result of conflict.
November 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
West Ham and Beckton has known the impact of war on normal everyday lives. Today, we remember the civilians and volunteers who have lost their lives or suffered as a result of conflict.
It was an honour to attend the Remembrance Service at St Mark’s War Memorial Silvertown.
Well done to St Joachim’s Primary School, the Sea Cadets and Albert for their contributions to the service.
Thank you to those who laid wreaths on my behalf in West Ham and Canning Town.
Well done to St Joachim’s Primary School, the Sea Cadets and Albert for their contributions to the service.
Thank you to those who laid wreaths on my behalf in West Ham and Canning Town.
November 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM
It was an honour to attend the Remembrance Service at St Mark’s War Memorial Silvertown.
Well done to St Joachim’s Primary School, the Sea Cadets and Albert for their contributions to the service.
Thank you to those who laid wreaths on my behalf in West Ham and Canning Town.
Well done to St Joachim’s Primary School, the Sea Cadets and Albert for their contributions to the service.
Thank you to those who laid wreaths on my behalf in West Ham and Canning Town.
Walking to Abbey Road DLR you might pass this memorial featuring a stone lion.
The memorial lists the names of the 26 people who were employed by the Crockett Leather Cloth Factory at the time of their deaths in the First and Second World Wars.
Today we remember them.
The memorial lists the names of the 26 people who were employed by the Crockett Leather Cloth Factory at the time of their deaths in the First and Second World Wars.
Today we remember them.
November 8, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Walking to Abbey Road DLR you might pass this memorial featuring a stone lion.
The memorial lists the names of the 26 people who were employed by the Crockett Leather Cloth Factory at the time of their deaths in the First and Second World Wars.
Today we remember them.
The memorial lists the names of the 26 people who were employed by the Crockett Leather Cloth Factory at the time of their deaths in the First and Second World Wars.
Today we remember them.
There are memorials across our constituency that many of us walk past every day. This Remembrance weekend, I want to highlight a few of them and take time to remember the men and women they honour.
Today, we remember the 951 employees of the Gas Light and Coke company.
Today, we remember the 951 employees of the Gas Light and Coke company.
November 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM
There are memorials across our constituency that many of us walk past every day. This Remembrance weekend, I want to highlight a few of them and take time to remember the men and women they honour.
Today, we remember the 951 employees of the Gas Light and Coke company.
Today, we remember the 951 employees of the Gas Light and Coke company.
This week I attended World Travel Markets with the Minister for Tourism.
The expo is one of the biggest held in the Excel and the tourism industry contributes to 10% of the world’s economy.
I visited stalls from across the world and experienced their fantastic displays.
#WTMLDN
The expo is one of the biggest held in the Excel and the tourism industry contributes to 10% of the world’s economy.
I visited stalls from across the world and experienced their fantastic displays.
#WTMLDN
November 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
This week I attended World Travel Markets with the Minister for Tourism.
The expo is one of the biggest held in the Excel and the tourism industry contributes to 10% of the world’s economy.
I visited stalls from across the world and experienced their fantastic displays.
#WTMLDN
The expo is one of the biggest held in the Excel and the tourism industry contributes to 10% of the world’s economy.
I visited stalls from across the world and experienced their fantastic displays.
#WTMLDN
Ahead of Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day next week I have place tributes in The Parliament Garden of Remembrance on behalf of everyone in West Ham and Beckton in recognition of all those who served our country and community.
November 5, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Ahead of Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day next week I have place tributes in The Parliament Garden of Remembrance on behalf of everyone in West Ham and Beckton in recognition of all those who served our country and community.
The history of The Blitz is something we know lots about in East London.
Last week I joined colleagues to mark the 75th anniversary of the re-opening of the House of Commons Chamber which had to be completely rebuilt after its destruction in an air raid on 10th May 1941.
Last week I joined colleagues to mark the 75th anniversary of the re-opening of the House of Commons Chamber which had to be completely rebuilt after its destruction in an air raid on 10th May 1941.
November 4, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The history of The Blitz is something we know lots about in East London.
Last week I joined colleagues to mark the 75th anniversary of the re-opening of the House of Commons Chamber which had to be completely rebuilt after its destruction in an air raid on 10th May 1941.
Last week I joined colleagues to mark the 75th anniversary of the re-opening of the House of Commons Chamber which had to be completely rebuilt after its destruction in an air raid on 10th May 1941.
Good news for Newham!
Culture Within Newham have received funding from Arts Council England to continue building creative opportunities across the borough.
Community led and shaped by residents including our youngest through the Children’s Board.
Culture Within Newham have received funding from Arts Council England to continue building creative opportunities across the borough.
Community led and shaped by residents including our youngest through the Children’s Board.
November 4, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Good news for Newham!
Culture Within Newham have received funding from Arts Council England to continue building creative opportunities across the borough.
Community led and shaped by residents including our youngest through the Children’s Board.
Culture Within Newham have received funding from Arts Council England to continue building creative opportunities across the borough.
Community led and shaped by residents including our youngest through the Children’s Board.
Reports that the man charged with attempted murder on a train was also charged over an incident at Pontoon Dock DLR are concerning.
I received reassurances from the Home Secretary regarding safety on transport and in stations and remain in contact with police partners.
I received reassurances from the Home Secretary regarding safety on transport and in stations and remain in contact with police partners.
November 3, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Reports that the man charged with attempted murder on a train was also charged over an incident at Pontoon Dock DLR are concerning.
I received reassurances from the Home Secretary regarding safety on transport and in stations and remain in contact with police partners.
I received reassurances from the Home Secretary regarding safety on transport and in stations and remain in contact with police partners.
We’ve been helping residents of West Ham and Beckton on a range of issues in October.
The team has been busy with a lot of housing cases in particular.
If you have any issues or problems we’re happy to try and help.
Please get in touch with my office by email or phone.
The team has been busy with a lot of housing cases in particular.
If you have any issues or problems we’re happy to try and help.
Please get in touch with my office by email or phone.
November 2, 2025 at 7:27 PM
We’ve been helping residents of West Ham and Beckton on a range of issues in October.
The team has been busy with a lot of housing cases in particular.
If you have any issues or problems we’re happy to try and help.
Please get in touch with my office by email or phone.
The team has been busy with a lot of housing cases in particular.
If you have any issues or problems we’re happy to try and help.
Please get in touch with my office by email or phone.
I visited the Post Office on Barking Road to meet the team & hear about their work.
They’re a local community resource & provide advice as well as services.
Good to meet lots of local people using the service & seeing how they value it & the team.
#smallbusinessshoutout #smallbusinesssaturdays
They’re a local community resource & provide advice as well as services.
Good to meet lots of local people using the service & seeing how they value it & the team.
#smallbusinessshoutout #smallbusinesssaturdays
November 1, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I visited the Post Office on Barking Road to meet the team & hear about their work.
They’re a local community resource & provide advice as well as services.
Good to meet lots of local people using the service & seeing how they value it & the team.
#smallbusinessshoutout #smallbusinesssaturdays
They’re a local community resource & provide advice as well as services.
Good to meet lots of local people using the service & seeing how they value it & the team.
#smallbusinessshoutout #smallbusinesssaturdays
Islamophobia has no place in our city or our community.
I stand in solidarity with the Muslim communities in West Ham & Beckton and across Newham.
Together we stand against hate and for unity and respect.
Check out events taking place across Newham: www.newhamiam.org
I stand in solidarity with the Muslim communities in West Ham & Beckton and across Newham.
Together we stand against hate and for unity and respect.
Check out events taking place across Newham: www.newhamiam.org
November 1, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Islamophobia has no place in our city or our community.
I stand in solidarity with the Muslim communities in West Ham & Beckton and across Newham.
Together we stand against hate and for unity and respect.
Check out events taking place across Newham: www.newhamiam.org
I stand in solidarity with the Muslim communities in West Ham & Beckton and across Newham.
Together we stand against hate and for unity and respect.
Check out events taking place across Newham: www.newhamiam.org
Jack Leslie was a legendary Plymouth Argyle player and should have been the first black footballer to play for England.
In retirement he returned to East London but didn’t stray far from the pitch, coaching at Barking Town and working in the boot room at Upton Park.
#BlackHistoryMonth ❤️🖤💚
In retirement he returned to East London but didn’t stray far from the pitch, coaching at Barking Town and working in the boot room at Upton Park.
#BlackHistoryMonth ❤️🖤💚
October 31, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Jack Leslie was a legendary Plymouth Argyle player and should have been the first black footballer to play for England.
In retirement he returned to East London but didn’t stray far from the pitch, coaching at Barking Town and working in the boot room at Upton Park.
#BlackHistoryMonth ❤️🖤💚
In retirement he returned to East London but didn’t stray far from the pitch, coaching at Barking Town and working in the boot room at Upton Park.
#BlackHistoryMonth ❤️🖤💚
Labour’s Renters’ Rights Act means:
🏠No more bidding wars to secure a tenancy
🏠Maximum of 1 month’s rent upfront
🏠Rolling monthly tenancies
🏠Fair rules for pets
🏠End to no-fault evictions
Taking a weight off of renters everywhere but especially is West Ham and Beckton.
🏠No more bidding wars to secure a tenancy
🏠Maximum of 1 month’s rent upfront
🏠Rolling monthly tenancies
🏠Fair rules for pets
🏠End to no-fault evictions
Taking a weight off of renters everywhere but especially is West Ham and Beckton.
October 30, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Labour’s Renters’ Rights Act means:
🏠No more bidding wars to secure a tenancy
🏠Maximum of 1 month’s rent upfront
🏠Rolling monthly tenancies
🏠Fair rules for pets
🏠End to no-fault evictions
Taking a weight off of renters everywhere but especially is West Ham and Beckton.
🏠No more bidding wars to secure a tenancy
🏠Maximum of 1 month’s rent upfront
🏠Rolling monthly tenancies
🏠Fair rules for pets
🏠End to no-fault evictions
Taking a weight off of renters everywhere but especially is West Ham and Beckton.
Delighted to welcome UEL politics students to Westminster this week and answer their questions
October 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Delighted to welcome UEL politics students to Westminster this week and answer their questions
Many constituents will be concerned about friends & family in Jamaica.
The Foreign Office has set up a crisis centre to provide assistance.
To all British nationals in Jamaica please register your presence with @FCDOGovUK & follow local advice.
www.register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/jamaica-2025...
The Foreign Office has set up a crisis centre to provide assistance.
To all British nationals in Jamaica please register your presence with @FCDOGovUK & follow local advice.
www.register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/jamaica-2025...
October 28, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Many constituents will be concerned about friends & family in Jamaica.
The Foreign Office has set up a crisis centre to provide assistance.
To all British nationals in Jamaica please register your presence with @FCDOGovUK & follow local advice.
www.register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/jamaica-2025...
The Foreign Office has set up a crisis centre to provide assistance.
To all British nationals in Jamaica please register your presence with @FCDOGovUK & follow local advice.
www.register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/jamaica-2025...
Pleased to welcome Chris McDonald MP, Minister for Industry, to West Ham last week to visit one of our pioneering local businesses.
Amtest are a construction materials testing company who are leading on low-carbon concretes and are also helping train local college students.
Amtest are a construction materials testing company who are leading on low-carbon concretes and are also helping train local college students.
October 27, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Pleased to welcome Chris McDonald MP, Minister for Industry, to West Ham last week to visit one of our pioneering local businesses.
Amtest are a construction materials testing company who are leading on low-carbon concretes and are also helping train local college students.
Amtest are a construction materials testing company who are leading on low-carbon concretes and are also helping train local college students.
Sid Graham was born in Custom House, son of local woman & a seaman from Barbados.
Sid went to sea aged 15 and served in the Merchant Navy until 1953, then worked in the docks until they closed.
He was featured in the BBC’s ‘Greatest Generation’
Read more: tinyurl.com/mvcff3dx
#blackhistorymonth
Sid went to sea aged 15 and served in the Merchant Navy until 1953, then worked in the docks until they closed.
He was featured in the BBC’s ‘Greatest Generation’
Read more: tinyurl.com/mvcff3dx
#blackhistorymonth
October 26, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Sid Graham was born in Custom House, son of local woman & a seaman from Barbados.
Sid went to sea aged 15 and served in the Merchant Navy until 1953, then worked in the docks until they closed.
He was featured in the BBC’s ‘Greatest Generation’
Read more: tinyurl.com/mvcff3dx
#blackhistorymonth
Sid went to sea aged 15 and served in the Merchant Navy until 1953, then worked in the docks until they closed.
He was featured in the BBC’s ‘Greatest Generation’
Read more: tinyurl.com/mvcff3dx
#blackhistorymonth
Last week I joined the London Otters Rowing Club for their LGBT charity Rainbow Races in the Royal Albert Dock which raised over £1000.
Congratulations to the winning crews and all those that took part. Great to give out the prizes with the Newham First Citizen Rohit Dasgupta and support the club.
Congratulations to the winning crews and all those that took part. Great to give out the prizes with the Newham First Citizen Rohit Dasgupta and support the club.
October 26, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Last week I joined the London Otters Rowing Club for their LGBT charity Rainbow Races in the Royal Albert Dock which raised over £1000.
Congratulations to the winning crews and all those that took part. Great to give out the prizes with the Newham First Citizen Rohit Dasgupta and support the club.
Congratulations to the winning crews and all those that took part. Great to give out the prizes with the Newham First Citizen Rohit Dasgupta and support the club.
I joined St Martin’s Church Philippines Day event this afternoon.
A fun afternoon and great food with the Plaistow Filipino community and the wider church community celebrating the culture and heritage of the Philippines. 🇵🇭
A fun afternoon and great food with the Plaistow Filipino community and the wider church community celebrating the culture and heritage of the Philippines. 🇵🇭
October 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I joined St Martin’s Church Philippines Day event this afternoon.
A fun afternoon and great food with the Plaistow Filipino community and the wider church community celebrating the culture and heritage of the Philippines. 🇵🇭
A fun afternoon and great food with the Plaistow Filipino community and the wider church community celebrating the culture and heritage of the Philippines. 🇵🇭
A #smallbusinessshoutout for The Dockside coffee shop on the Royal Albert Dock.
A small business with a friendly team serving this part of the docks. If you’re there walking, watching the rowing or plane-spotting at City Airport it’s a good place for some refreshment!
#smallbusinesssaturdays
A small business with a friendly team serving this part of the docks. If you’re there walking, watching the rowing or plane-spotting at City Airport it’s a good place for some refreshment!
#smallbusinesssaturdays
October 25, 2025 at 10:28 AM
A #smallbusinessshoutout for The Dockside coffee shop on the Royal Albert Dock.
A small business with a friendly team serving this part of the docks. If you’re there walking, watching the rowing or plane-spotting at City Airport it’s a good place for some refreshment!
#smallbusinesssaturdays
A small business with a friendly team serving this part of the docks. If you’re there walking, watching the rowing or plane-spotting at City Airport it’s a good place for some refreshment!
#smallbusinesssaturdays
Yesterday, I was at Cumberland Community School, to run a stall at their careers fair.
I was happy to answer their questions about the job of an MP and their staff. The next generation of voters are clearly interested in our democracy and how the country is run.
I was happy to answer their questions about the job of an MP and their staff. The next generation of voters are clearly interested in our democracy and how the country is run.
October 24, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Yesterday, I was at Cumberland Community School, to run a stall at their careers fair.
I was happy to answer their questions about the job of an MP and their staff. The next generation of voters are clearly interested in our democracy and how the country is run.
I was happy to answer their questions about the job of an MP and their staff. The next generation of voters are clearly interested in our democracy and how the country is run.
Food poverty is a big issue for many in our community.
It was good to visit the Breakfast club at Scott Wilkie with the Minister of Education and to hear how we are working with Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Weetabix to ensure our children start the day without being hungry.
It was good to visit the Breakfast club at Scott Wilkie with the Minister of Education and to hear how we are working with Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Weetabix to ensure our children start the day without being hungry.
October 23, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Food poverty is a big issue for many in our community.
It was good to visit the Breakfast club at Scott Wilkie with the Minister of Education and to hear how we are working with Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Weetabix to ensure our children start the day without being hungry.
It was good to visit the Breakfast club at Scott Wilkie with the Minister of Education and to hear how we are working with Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Weetabix to ensure our children start the day without being hungry.
I visited the TfL Lost Property office to see how they operate.
Alongside the weird and wonderful, there were hundreds of everyday items that had been handed in by kind strangers and thanks to the hard work of staff these are very often returned to their owners.
Alongside the weird and wonderful, there were hundreds of everyday items that had been handed in by kind strangers and thanks to the hard work of staff these are very often returned to their owners.
October 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I visited the TfL Lost Property office to see how they operate.
Alongside the weird and wonderful, there were hundreds of everyday items that had been handed in by kind strangers and thanks to the hard work of staff these are very often returned to their owners.
Alongside the weird and wonderful, there were hundreds of everyday items that had been handed in by kind strangers and thanks to the hard work of staff these are very often returned to their owners.
I attended the launch of the Social Art of Braided Hair exhibition at Beckton Globe Library.
The exhibition includes photographs exploring the history and significance of braids to the black community and is on until Sunday 26th October.
#blackhistorymonth❤️🖤💚
The exhibition includes photographs exploring the history and significance of braids to the black community and is on until Sunday 26th October.
#blackhistorymonth❤️🖤💚
October 21, 2025 at 1:37 PM
I attended the launch of the Social Art of Braided Hair exhibition at Beckton Globe Library.
The exhibition includes photographs exploring the history and significance of braids to the black community and is on until Sunday 26th October.
#blackhistorymonth❤️🖤💚
The exhibition includes photographs exploring the history and significance of braids to the black community and is on until Sunday 26th October.
#blackhistorymonth❤️🖤💚