The District Line, Heathrow Expansion and Hammersmith Bridge
Report back from Andy Slaughter, MP for Hammersmith and Chiswick
Andy Slaughter at the District Line control centre in Hammersmith
July 10, 2026
Last Friday I visited the District Line control centre at Hammersmith. Whilst there, I mentioned the issues of a limited service at Olympia and the need for a timetabled service as well as the delays and signalling issues that plague the westbound District Line service.
It was a very interesting visit all round. Later that day I went on to the St Paul's Primary School art exhibition where I had the opportunity to see lots of brilliant creative work from the pupils on the theme ‘Me, Myself and I’.
After the fatal fire on White City last month, I joined police and the fire service to meet with residents to provide reassurance and information at a difficult time for the community. My thoughts remain with the families of the victims.
This week I have been busy attending events inside and outside of Parliament. On Monday afternoon I attended Independent Age’s parliamentary event to let all MPs know about its work helping older people manage their money. They are a brilliant charity based in Hammersmith and I am very happy to support their vital work.
Andy Slaughter at the pupils' art exhibition at St. Paul's Primary School
On Tuesday morning I attended the National Prayer Breakfast in parliament with Pete Wynter, vicar of St Paul's, Hammersmith – a good way to start the day. I also met with a constituent who is an ambassador for Cancer Research to hear about the work she is doing with the charity to unlock funding for more treatments.
Andy Slaughter with a constituent who is a Cancer Research ambassador
On Wednesday evening I went along to Stamford Brook Residents’ Association AGM with local councillors to answer questions on Heathrow and Hammersmith Bridge.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council have now formally taken the decision to support a bid to the Structures Fund which repairs and sustains Hammersmith Bridge, but without motor vehicle access. On Friday afternoon I attended a demonstration of the autonomous electronic pods that could be used to cross Hammersmith Bridge for those who are elderly or disabled.
Andy Slaughter with one of the autonomous electronic pods which could be used to cross Hammersmith Bridge
In parliament this week I asked the Solicitor General about delays in the criminal courts, and spoke in debate on banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine. Many constituents have been in touch with me this week to request my attendance at the debate and I was glad to represent them in this way.
Ballots opened on Thursday for nominations on who to replace current Prime Minister, Keir Starmer. I placed my vote with Andy Burnham after his successful by-election win in Makerfield and hearing him set out his vision for the next few years of government.
The Justice Committee took evidence on the Immigration and Asylum Bill which has second reading in the Commons on Monday. We heard from a former Upper Tribunal judge, a professor of administrative law, and the Law Society.
Best wishes,
Andy
andy@andyslaughter.com
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