Malcolm Clark

A group of people wearing colourful Cancer Research UK t-shirts and holding up placards outside West Ham's stadium

Today, our volunteer campaigns ambassadors, staff, Dame Deborah James’s father Alistair and our CEO Michelle Mitchell gathered at the London Stadium to highlight the urgent need for government action on cancer #TurningPointForCancer

Two years on from the horrific terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, we remember all the innocent victims whose lives were cruelly stolen by Hamas. Our thoughts are also with the families whose loved ones were callously murdered, as well as with the hostages who disgracefully remain in captivity and must be released immediately. October 7 was the single deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust and a profoundly painful experience for London’s Jewish communities. We must never forget this atrocity, nor the deep distress and grief it has caused many Londoners. As the vile terrorist attack on Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester last Thursday demonstrated, we still have far more to do to tackle the poison of antisemitism and drive it out of our society. Our Jewish communities must be able to live, work and worship freely – without the fear of harassment, discrimination, intimidation or violence. The fact they are currently unable to shows we must work much harder to stamp out antisemitism wherever it rears its ugly head.

We must never allow conflict overseas to divide us at home. As Mayor, I will continue my work to promote inter-faith dialogue and build bridges between our different religious communities. Whether it’s antisemitism or any other form of bigotry, London has no place for those who seek to sow the seeds of hate. On this solemn anniversary, we must also acknowledge the suffering and trauma since 7 October 2023. Like so many others, my heart aches for the tens of thousands of innocent civilians in Gaza who have been killed and the families who have been torn apart. Today, more than ever, I pray that the cycle of terror, killing and bloodshed that has engulfed the region can soon be brought to an end; that the surviving hostages can be set free; that vital humanitarian aid can flow into Gaza; and that Israelis and Palestinians can one day live side-by-side in two states and in peace.

My statement on the second anniversary of the 7 October attacks.

👏Great to see the positive impact of junk food restrictions - our partner @sustainweb.org's great piece outlines the need for:

📝Clearer guidance

💪Stronger enforcement

🍉More visibility of healthier products

Wishing a meaningful Yom Kippur to Jewish communities across the UK today.

G’mar Chatima Tova!

#YomKippur

'Buy one, get one free' deals for unhealthy food banned in supermarkets - BBC News Crisps, sweets, chocolate and fizzy drinks will be covered by restrictions starting in England.

A step towards healthier food environments in England!
Multibuy offers are often not beneficial as they promote unhealthy, rather than healthy, foods, leading families (esp lower income ones) to increased overall spending rather than saving money.
www-bbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.bbc....

Some good news.

London is meeting legal limits for toxic NO2 pollution for the first time – almost 200 years earlier than predicted – following the Mayor’s "world leading air pollution policies," City Hall announces.

The Ultra Low Emissions Zone - and similar policies - really do work.

Photo of Malcolm outside the entrance to the Cancer Research UK shop on Streatham High Road.

Photo of Malcolm with David, one of the volunteers at the Cancer Research UK shop in Streatham

Photo of Malcolm's haul of Stand up to Cancer branded goods, some dance shoes, and a ball mask purchased from Streatham Cancer Research UK shop - alongside a copy of the latest issue of Heart Streatham magazine

Loved popping into my local @cancerresearchuk.org shop in Streatham on Friday. Chatted to volunteers & staff. Bought some amazing dance shoes. Told everyone about my #StandUpToCancer ballroom dance challenge .. even shared sneak preview! Support me via: fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/malcolm...

Photo of Councillors Clark and Masters with Father Nature head, James, planting up the planters by Leigham Avenue / Leigham Court Road junction

Photo of Councillor Masters planting up the planters by Leigham Avenue / Leigham Court Road junction

Photo of the new planters by Leigham Avenue / Leigham Court Road junction

New planters looking good at Leigham Avenue / Leigham Court Road junction, Streatham. Campaigned hard to ensure original community ones accidentally removed were replaced by Council. @mmasters21.bsky.social & myself enjoyed helping Father Nature team to plant them up on Friday.

Malcolm's turning point for cancer dance challenge On the evening of Thu 9 October I will be stepping out on to the dancefloor in the Indigo at The O2 in London for Stand Up To Cancer. I am taking part in an annual (or sometimes bi-annual) challeng...

A bit madly, in a fortnight's time, I'll be dancing Viennese Waltz in front of hundreds of people at the 02. I'm doing my work's version of Strictly. 7 sessions of tuition & a lot of perspiration. To raise funds for Stand Up To Cancer. Donations welcome
fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/malcolm...

Councillor Clark on Etherstone Road near Julian's School coach loading/unloading area

Letter from Julian's Primary School to their neighbours about temporary transport arrangements

Spent an hour this morning with Council's School Street Officer outside Julian's Primary School, Streatham - to see how Council could further support school's efforts to bus pupils to temporary site, and also mitigate disruption to local residents. Useful discussions with Head, inc on coach routes.

The fact they don't have detailed plans. The fact it's ethically repugnant. The fact that it would be an economic disaster.

All of these things are what chaotic authoritarianism looks like. As we're seeing in the US.

Much welcomed 1st day back for Julian's Primary School, Streatham. Til at least Jan, pupils will be bussed from closed site to ex-Goldfinch School on Tooting borders.

Coaches picking up from Etherstone Rd 7.45-8.40am; returning 3.30-4.30pm approx.

Further info:
www.facebook.com/share/p/1MRG...

Generally 'reducing harm' from tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food means people buying less. It is not remotely credible to say your business is 'part of the solution'. Turkeys do not vote for Christmas: www.reuters.com/business/hea...

Has anyone fact-checked Farage's claim that more police were injured at Carnival this year than on Saturday's march?

There is a serious failure in UK govt, politics & media to take sufficiently seriously what Musk said & meant with "fight back or die"

= Violence (interethnic civil war) is inevitable so pre-emptive violence - vs migrants, minorities & political opponents - is necessary to avoid existential erasure

I commend my Lambeth councillor colleagues, officers & police for their work to keep people informed about yesterday's march; reassure the many worried residents; and promote the values that the vast majority of ppl hold to.

We remain an open & welcoming borough; proud to reject hate & division.

Yes. I am. There from 10.15am but I have a couple of people turning up at that time already, so come closer to 11am. I will be there til midday, so no danger of missing me.

The Gov has confirmed that junk food ad restrictions will take legal effect on 5th Jan, with a voluntary agreement in place from 1st Oct.

While the restrictions could go further, this is an important step in tackling the harm caused by the consumption of unhealthy food & drink.

Great to hear SOS for Health, Wes Streeting, speak so passionately about public health at #Nesta #PolicyLive 💬🌍. When asked what gives him hope for the future, he pointed to investment in prevention and the landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill 🚭✨

For too long Big Tobacco has worked against the health of our nation. We’ll support you all the way with the Tobacco & Vapes Bill @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social. Let’s get on with it!

Photo of ward councillors outside entrance to Sackville Estate community Hall ahead of resident meeting and funday

Photo of Councillor Clark in front of new parcel collection facility on Sackville Estate

Councillor Masters & myself spending morning on Sackville Estate - talking to residents; dealing with casework; admiring new planters Marianna worked with community to build; celebrating parcel delivery point on Estate; and now participating in TRA AGM ... with funday to come.

Yesterday, the UK Government published its 10 Year Health Plan, aiming to reform the NHS over the next decade.

⬇️ for what it means for cancer, and what needs to come next in the National Cancer Plan 1/

Photo of Cllrs Malcolm and Marianna by one of the planters created this morning on Leigham Avenue

Photo of the group of residents and councillors who helped build and plant planters on Leigham Avenue today

Action shot of volunteers at work on Leigham Avenue this morning

Photo of one of the planters created on Leigham Avenue

It started with 1 resident from Wavel Court coming to my surgery to complain about flytipping on Leigham Avenue. Now today that same resident joined Marianna & myself, and a group of neighbours from the street, in reclaiming that space for the community. Tnx also to Council's Freshview team.

South London proud. A great day for both Wombles and Eagles fans. I remember the deflated feeling in 2016 when Crystal Palace lost. Went back to the same set of friends in CP for today's game...and happily a very different result.

Photo of flowers in Manor Court gardens

Photo of flowers in Manor Court gardens

Manor Court (and Streatham Court) looking lovely in the early summer sunshine. Alan, the estate manager, said I must say that about all the places in my ward. But he & his team deserve special praise for the effort they put in.

Statement from Streatham Wells Councillors on Leigham Avenue planter removal

Here is statement from Cllr Masters & myself responding to mistake by Council contractors in removing the planters. We received written & verbal reassurances that planters would be protected, and share resident upset at their removal. We'll be working with residents and Council to rectify situation.

Thanks Micon. I've already been in conversations with Dunraven on Wells CPZ. Will update them on this too. There are some valid questions to consider on how Council administers teacher permits, esp as currently this excludes non-teaching staff. Equally need to balance with impact on local streets.

Map of proposed West Norwood area controlled parking zone

Starting today: informal public engagement on proposals for introduction of a combination of healthy street and parking controls in West Norwood area. Includes a v small area within Streatham Wells, along Leigham Court Rd (between Jet petrol station & 148 LCR).

See: www.lambeth.gov.uk/wn-hspc

Photo of Malcolm after the finish of Brighton Marathon 2025

Recovering after yesterday's exertions by the Brighton seaside. Beautiful views of the coast, though I did miss the relative flatness and shade of the London Marathon.