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With 10 days to the European Union Referendum, in an unprecedented intervention, 14 of Britain's leading Black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) Labour MPs, including Keith Vaz, Tulip Siddiq and Chuka Umunna, have joined together urging the BAME voters to vote to remain in the EU on 23rd June. In fact, the Labour Party is leaving no stone unturned to rally its supporters behind Remain with former Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown taking centre stage for the In campaign. Some are calling it “Labour fightback.”

The Queen’s Birthday Honours list published on 10 June 2016, on the occasion of Her Majesty’s official 90th birthday, recognises the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people right across the United Kingdom.

The decision British people face on the 23^rd of June will have real consequences and it is vital that everyone votes. The outcome will shape the future of our country for generations to come. The debate on the European Union (EU) referendum has been dominated by men – one of the reasons why the Labour Party held a women’s press conference recently which I spoke at alongside Rt Hon Harriet Harman MP, Shadow Business Secretary Angela Eagle MP and Shadow Equalities Minister Kate Green MP.

Our future as part of the Europe and that of my children and grandchildren will be decided on the 23^rdJune this year. There is a stark choice between an outward looking Britain with a future for young people as part of the EU, or a leap in the dark. Polling stations will be open from 7am until 10pm and I urge all of you to vote remain.

The shortage of housing is the single biggest issue we face in Harrow and across London. No matter if you own your own home or rent, lived in Harrow for years, or just moved in, everyone is worried about the cost of housing.

Following a weaker dollar and dip in Asian stocks, Gold touched a four-week high ahead of key central bank meetings and the June 23 referendum on Britain's exit from the European Union.