Natasha Irons MP

Congratulations to everyone in Croydon East getting A Level, T Level & BTEC results today! Whatever the outcome, there are many opportunities ahead & support to help you reach your goals. Thank you to all the teachers & support staff for everything you do.

Youth services have been cut by 73% since 2010. But Labour is rebuilding them:

✅ £88m funding for youth clubs & after-school activities
✅ 1 million extra hours of youth work in areas hardest hit by anti-social behaviour
✅ Support for Scouts, Guides & Cadets

Good to meet with Emma Reynolds MP, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, to discuss the need for banking hubs in Croydon East.

Croydon’s trams are over 20 years old, and I’ve continued to make the case for investment to the Mayor of London. Thanks to the multi-year funding settlement from this government, TfL is now moving forward with plans to procure a brand new fleet for our community.

My casework team and I recently supported a constituent with a serious leak in their flat. If you need help with a housing issue, get in touch:

Email - natasha.irons.mp@parliament.uk
Phone - 020 8191 248 (leave a message)
Website - www.natashairons.co.uk/

My statement following the Government’s announcement that it will appoint Commissioners to oversee Croydon Council:

Children and teachers in #Selsdon should feel safe when crossing Featherbed Lane on their way to school.

Please sign my petition calling on Croydon Council to improve safety in the area: tiny.cc/FeatherbedLane

Last night, as Chair of the APPG on Youth Affairs, I invited young people to Parliament to share their views on social media. They called for stronger protections to keep them safe while allowing creativity and connection. Thanks to all who took part.

Today, Labour launches the £500M Better Futures Fund, the largest of its kind in the world. It will support up to 200,000 young people with safer communities, better education and caring support to help them thrive by tackling school absence, addiction and reoffending early.

In the Chamber today, I raised the incredible achievement of the Astrogazers from Croydon High School for Girls, set to become the first all girls school in the world to launch a CubeSat into space. A powerful reminder of what happens when women are backed in STEM.

This government is building on the legacy of Sure Start by rolling out up to 1,000 new Best Start Family Hubs across the country.

Investing in early years provision means investing in the future of our communities.

#Addington and #SelsdonVale & #Forestdale residents: I’ve raised your concerns about Pear Tree Farm with the Environment Agency.

They urge residents to report issues directly:
📞 0800 80 70 60
📧 incident_communication_service@environment-agency.gov.uk

This morning, I attended a service of commemoration at St Paul’s Cathedral to remember those who lost their lives on 7th July 2005.

We honour the bravery of the emergency responders and hold the survivors and bereaved families in our thoughts.

We will never forget.

Croydon Police are running a weapon surrender scheme ahead of the ninja sword ban on Aug 1. Drop off weapons (no questions asked):

- Amnesty bin at Croydon Police Station (all July)
- Mobile van, Addington Parade, Mon 14 July, 3–6 pm

Please share.

One year ago today, I was elected as the MP for Croydon East. I am so grateful to represent our (nearly) new constituency in Parliament.

Mental health issues among children and young people are on the rise but in England, more than half still aren't getting the treatment they need.

That’s why this Labour Government is expanding mental health support in schools and bringing care closer to home. #politicslive

It's been 97 years since women won the vote on equal terms with men. As the 651 woman elected to Parliament, I’m grateful to those who paved the way and determined to support the next generation to go further. Thank you Centenary Action & RE:MAKE Newport for marking the occasion.

Proud of the action this government is taking to tackle knife crime. From 1 August, ninja swords will be banned.

Croydon Police are running a surrender scheme this month. If you want to dispose of a ninja sword anonymously, use the amnesty bin outside Croydon Police Station.

My statement on the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill

I recently helped a nurse living in unsafe conditions. If you need support with a housing issue or anything else, please don’t hesitate to get in touch:

Email - natasha.irons.mp@parliament.uk
Phone - 020 8191 248 (leave a message and we'll get back to you)
Website - www.natashairons.co.uk/

Delighted that @SouthernRailUK have paused their decision to remove cycle racks at East Croydon station. Congratulations to the residents who are spearheading this campaign. We now need a long term plan for bike parking at the station

uk.news.yahoo.com/southern-u-tur…

I've written to the CEO of Southern Railway asking them to reverse the decision to close the cycle racks at East Croydon Station. We should be encouraging cyclists with secure, accessible bike parking - not taking it away.

Sign the petition led by local residents: chng.it/7R5GXK7VZn

It's #ArmedForcesWeek and I joined the Speaker’s flag-raising ceremony to honour those who serve.

To support our veteran community in Croydon, I’m fundraising for SSAFA Croydon & the New Addington RBL.

Donate if you can: www.peoplesfundraising.com/fundraising/...

Finally! New trams for Croydon.

How I will be voting today:

Labour is extending the Warm Home Discount to protect more low-income households and pensioners across the country.

What does an MP actually do?

This week, I’m scrutinising the #MentalHealthBill – line by line – to shape a law that puts compassion and patient choice at the heart of mental health care.

I helped a constituent living in dangerous conditions get urgent repairs. If you need support with housing or any other issue, get in touch:

📧 natasha.irons.mp@parliament.uk
📞 020 8191 248
🌐 www.natashairons.co.uk/

My statement on the Government’s decision to appoint Commissioners to oversee Croydon Council.

You can read the Improvement and Assurance Panel report in full here: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684936...

What the government's #SpendingReview sets out:
- £39bn for social & affordable housing over the next decade
- A multi-year funding deal for TfL (good news for Croydon's trams)
- An extra £29B for our NHS - that's per year
This government is investing in Britain’s renewal.