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Vicky Foxcroft MP
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Vicky Foxcroft MP

Member of Parliament for Lewisham North

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https://www.vickyfoxcroft.org.uk/

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Breakfast clubs boost attendance, attainment and life chances.

Labour is rolling them out for every child to access for free.

The scheme is already active in a number of schools in Lewisham North. Under this new push, 7 more will be eligible.
Labour Party graphic showing a picture of a green apple with text above reading 'Half a million more children'; on an apple sticker 'to have FREE breakfast clubs', and in the bottom-right corner, 'FROM APRIL'.
November 21, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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During my four years as Shadow Minister for Disabled People, I worked with lots of individuals & orgs making a huge difference for the disabled community.

Today marks the start of Disability History Month, celebrating their work & the achievements of disabled people in the UK.
Vicky stands talking on a stage into a microphone with paper in her hands. Behind her is a purple screen displaying SCOPE's logo. Vicky (left) stood smiling with a UNISON disability group member (right) in front of a conference hall with seats and a bright blue screen showing 'TUC'. Vicky stood smiling with a member of the public affairs team for Versus Arthritis (Arthritis UK) holding up colourful plaques with statements of solidarity. Behind them is a purple and red screen showing Versus Arthritis's branding. Vicky (right) stood smiling beside a Lewisham Speaking Up member (left). They are stood in the Lewisham Council Chamber in the Civic Centre. Behind them, is a brown curved wall displaying the Borough of Lewisham coat of arms.
November 20, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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1,624 people died in reported road collisions in GB in 2023.

I regularly hear from residents in Lewisham North about speeding, dangerous driving & poor enforcement. (1/2)
Road Safety Week graphic by Brake charity showing vehicle icons and text stating "Safe vehicles save lives," and "Let's make every journey as safe as possible, whoever we are and however we travel."
November 18, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Proud to be an Arthritis Champion, raising the profile of Arthritis UK in Lewisham North.

I’m supporting their work to help reach the 1 in 6 of my constituents living with #arthritis.

Visit www.arthritis-uk.org for resources or call their helpline on 0800 5200 520.
Arthritis UK graphic showing portraits of people and text reading, 'For a future free from arthritis' on a burgundy background. An Arthritis UK logo is in the bottom-right corner.
November 17, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Research shows that over 16,000 young people aged 11–15 still miss school due to bullying.

This #AntiBullyingWeek, I pledge to use my #PowerForGood to champion kindness, respect and every young person's right to belong.
November 13, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Had a fantastic afternoon visiting Haberdashers’ Hatcham College recently, where I had the privilege of engaging in a discussion with KS3 and KS4 students about a range of local and national issues - from our justice system to the redevelopment of Lewisham Town Centre.
Vicky standing in front of a large projector screen answering a question from a Hatcham College student inside a lecture hall. All of the students are sat in lecture desks opposite her. Vicky sitting on a chair in the middle of the lecture hall surrounded by Hatcham College KS3 and KS4 students after her Q&A session. All are smiling.
November 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Loved seeing John Stainer Community Primary students perform in the Music for Youth Proms at the Royal Albert Hall last night. Supported by MFY Accelerando & the Neville Abraham Foundation, they showcased incredible talent & energy in the choir beside other schools. #MFYProms2025
A round auditorium lit by dark blue, pink and purple lighting, full of audience members in seats. A bright screen is at the back of the stage reading 'Music for Youth Proms'. A round auditorium lit by bright blue and yellow lighting, full of audience members in red seats. An Irish dancer is performing on a turquoise stage at the front.
November 12, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Thinking of all the veterans across the country, including the 1000 plus in Lewisham North, who have previously served in the UK armed forces.

Today, we honour their courage and sacrifice.
Wooden cross with a poppy on and a stone plaque underneath reading 'Lewisham North'. In the background are a number of similar crosses with different constituency names underneath. Remembrance Garden of crosses and poppies to represent constituencies across the country honouring lives lost in the Second World War. At the back of the garden are three flags.
November 11, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Today I took part in the #RemembranceDay service in #LewishamNorth, joining the nation to commemorate the fallen. It is my solemn privilege to honour their sacrifice.

@RemembranceDay
November 9, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Had a chat with Cllrs. Will and Rudi about the re-opening of the Riverside Youth Club. Packed with fantastic facilities, the centre is open 6 days a week with activities for all ages.

Thanks to Lewisham Council, Youth First and Millwall Community Trust for making this happen. #youthworkweek
November 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Kicked off recess @artsnetworkldn, a local charity providing creative workshops and support to mental health services. CEO Kate Price called for sustained funding for this essential work.

Find out more here artsnetwork.org.uk/wp/

#MentalHealth #DeptfordArt #ArtForEveryone
November 7, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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I know first-hand just how much Millwall FC does for our local community. That’s why I’m pleased to be supporting the #EFLWeekOfAction, which celebrates EFL clubs and their charities' work. ⚽

Here's a picture of me at Millwall in 2016 - a year after I was first elected!
Vicky and Labour party members stood smiling in front of the Millwall football club displaying 'MILLWALL' in capitals above brickwork.
November 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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570,000 more families in London will receive £150m off their energy bills this winter.

Brilliant that Labour is expanding the Warm Home Discount to provide vital cost of living support for low-income households and pensioners across the country.

lbc.co.uk/article/help...
A graphic showing a warmly lit home at night with text across announcing that 570,000 more families across London will get £150 off energy bills this winter.
November 5, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Enjoyed my first Culture, Media & Sport Select Committee oral evidence session on protecting built heritage today.

I was pleased to be able to get in a reference to the decarbonisation works at The Hermitage in Blackheath, which I visited a couple of weeks ago.
November 4, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Thanks to Gordon and the team from Music Room London for inviting me to look round their rehearsal and venue space in New Cross. It was interesting to hear about the challenges faced by inner city grassroots music venues, but it's great to have such a cool place on our doorstep!
Vicky Foxcroft and Gordon Gapper standing in front of a stage smiling. The room is dark with purple lights and wooden flooring
November 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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This #TrusteeWeek, shoutout to fellow trustees at Deptford First for their hard work building partnerships to support constituents in financial need.

They’re part of the 1807 amazing trustees in Lewisham North supporting 346 registered charities! 🙌

www.deptfordfirst.org.uk/home
Trustees of Deptford First - Helen McIntosh, Reverend Father Grant Bolton-Debbage, Vicky, Jamie Stevenson and Joan Millbank MBE (from left to right) - stood smiling in front of a Deptford First banner.
November 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Thanks to Kirsty & Jacqui from The Somerville
for inviting me to see all the work they are doing to keep young people in Lewisham engaged. We had a valuable conversation covering important topics from youth violence to funding challenges and we will continue the conversation!
Vicky Foxcroft MP stood in between Kirsty & Jacqui from The Somerville. They are stood outside in front of a colourful mural which includes flowers and sporting equiptment
October 31, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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I recently had a tour of Art Hub’s new building. The studio and gallery space provides amazing support, facilities, and outreach for local artists - a real gem in Deptford’s creative scene.

Don’t miss their Christmas Market on 6 Dec! 🎄

www.arthub.org.uk/events/xmas-...
Vicky (centre-left) stood smiling beside Art Hub directors, artists and Lewisham councillors in front of the Art Hub Gallery logo. The wall and ceiling behind them are white. Vicky (centre-behind) and Lewisham councillors listening to Art Hub artist named Mamon speaking about her colourful work which adorns the white walls around them. Vicky (right) stood in front of Art Hub artist Alexander's artwork which is hung on white walls. Art Hub artist (left) and Vicky (right) talking behind a large wooden weaving loom in a brightly-lit room with big windows.
October 29, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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📣 Reminder: The consultation on new enhanced dismissal protections for pregnant women & new mothers (via the “Make Work Pay” review) is now open. Make your voice heard! www.gov.uk/government/c...
Jennifer Sutcliffe (right) - Founder and CEO of The Working Mums Club - and Vicky (left) sit at a table in a cafe space. The cafe bar behind them is pink, purple and orange and displays a coffee machine along with freshly-baked pastries. Jennifer Sutcliffe (left) - Founder and CEO of The Working Mums Club - and Vicky (right) stood outside the colourful window doors of The Working Mums Club.
October 27, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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I always enjoy visiting local schools, so it was a real pleasure to spend time with the pupils at St James Hatcham in New Cross last week.

I was treated to some brilliant singing, dancing & debating, plus important updates on their school projects.

Thank you Ms McFarlane & team for welcoming me!
Photo of Vicky Foxcroft MP sitting at a wooden table with 6 pupils and two parent volunteers. They are discussing the school food bank. Photo taken in the school hall of Vicky Foxcroft MP and head teacher Ms Sonia McFarlane standing in front of a group of pupils. The pupils are seated with drums in front of them. They have just given a performance. Photo taken in the school hall of around 20 Year 6 pupils giving a dance performance. Photo of Vicky Foxcroft MP and head teacher Ms Sonia McFarlane. They are standing in front of a bookcase and each has an arm around the other. Vicky is wearing a black and grey jumper with a heart pattern on it and black trousers. Sonia is wearing a black dress.
October 23, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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So pleased to be elected onto the Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) Select Committee.

Hoping to build on the work I've already started, looking at working-class access to the creative industries.

Can't wait to get started - hope I do Lewisham North proud! 🥳
Vicky (centre) stands surrounded by children and teachers from Lucas Vale primary school, and Patricio Forrester Artistic Director of Artmongers (far left). They are all smiling in front of Vicky's colourful constituency office and some scaffolding holding up pieces of paper with designs on. Vicky (left) is seated on stage making notes while an audience of Lewisham North creatives attentively watch from tiered seating. One constituent in the front row (right) is speaking into a mic. Vicky (right) and an artist (left) screen-printing with blue ink onto a canvas bag in BLUE GARAGE's warehouse. Vicky is listening as the artist explain the printing technique. Vicky (centre-right), Ferrero Group school lead (left) and Frank Harrowell, Head teacher at Turnham Academy Primary School (right) stand on a football pitch smiling beside a Joy of Moving colourful banner with pictures of children playing sport printed across.
October 22, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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Are you an artist living or working in Lewisham and interested in muralism? 🎨

Artmongers is offering a scholarship for a resident who may otherwise face financial barriers to attend a 5 month course at the London School of Muralism. 🖼️

Apply here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Poster for the Andrew Carmichael Scholarship open to Lewisham residents. The background is of a artist on scaffolding painting a blue and orange mural of shoes. In the corners of the poster are logos for the London School of Muralism, Lewisham Council and Arts Council England. A poster with text describing details about the 'Participatory Muralism' course including information in bold: 'Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings' and 'this course is run by artists, for artists who want to make an impact.' Poster with text describing what type of candidate the School is looking for. The contact email 'lsomcoordinator@gmail.com' and deadline '01/11/25' are shown at the bottom.
October 21, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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I was delighted to visit the Double Jab Amateur Boxing Club at the Moonshot Centre recently. 🥊

Led by father and son duo Patrick and Michael Harris, Double Jab have played an important role in promoting wellness and discipline to the young people of our community since being founded in 2012.
Michael (left) stood facing Vicky (right) talking in front of a red boxing ring. In the background behind the boxing ring, is a wall of framed photographs and the 'Double Jab' logo printed on a white wall. Michael (left) stood facing Vicky (right) talking in front of a red boxing ring. In the background behind the boxing ring, is a wall of framed photographs and the 'Double Jab' logo printed on a white wall.
October 20, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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Wishing everyone a beautiful festival of light! 🌟

Special #Deepawali evening at the Everest Inn - full of food (my fave momos), friends & chats with the Nepalese Ambassador to the UK.

Deepawali celebrates kindness, service & unity - this is what Lewisham North is all about.
The Nepalese Ambassador to the UK H.E. Mr. Chandra Kumar Ghimire and his wife (left), Chef Shanker Pandey (centre), Vicky (centre right) and Managing Director Yadav Bhandari and his wife (right) stood smiling outside the Everest Inn restaurant. The restaurant's exterior is adorned with yellow and orange bandhanwars, and colourful lights can be seen through the windows. Yellow celebration table full with Diwali decorations such as tealights, bunting and different coloured rangoli powder. Lots of guests holding drinks and chatting inside the Everest Inn. Pink and blue lights and other decorations hang on the walls.
October 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting Simon Faulkner, Lewisham North constituent and founder of LGBTQ+ Walnut, one of only two UK support groups for LGBTQ+ people with prostate cancer.🐿️

I pledge my support for #ProactiveforYourProstate campaign and prostate cancer screening.
Simon Faulkner (left), founder of LGBTQ+ Walnut and Vicky Foxcroft MP (right) stood side by side smiling. Behind them is a Prostate Cancer Research banner and a podium for speakers at the event.
October 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM