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Yesterday I spoke in the House of Commons about tackling health inequalities.

Read my speech here or watch below.

This week, MPs from across the country were able to enjoy a pint of Hackney beer as Hackney Brewery made a guest appearance in the House of Commons.

Hackney's craft beer industry has exploded in recent years with a surge of enthusiasm and excitement about beer.

I was very proud…

In the Chamber today I challenged the Chancellor on the extraordinary measures taken by the Department of Health to balance its budget and asked what he is doing to make sure we have a sustainable National Health Service.

It is deeply disappointing that following a series of Public Accounts Committee…

I welcome this U-turn and have written to Hackney Council and local housing associations urging them to commit to not implement the voluntary scheme.

You can read Gavin Barwell MP’s, Minister of State for Housing and Planning & Minister for London, written statement announcing U-turn here.

Updated on 19 December…

Today I have published my annual report.

The report, entitled Protecting the Public’s Money, examines the public spending landscape and the work of the Committee over the past year.

It includes sections on key Committee topics such as the state of the nation's health finances, tax, devolution, transparency and accountability.