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The Government is legislating to require large multinational companies to report their tax, revenues, profits and assets to , as part of an international effort to tackle tax avoidance.

I was happy to support the Multinational Enterprises (Financial Transparency) Bill that would ensure this information becomes public.

Government plans only…

I was delighted to attend St Joseph's Hospice to celebrate the 200 year anniversary of the Religious Sisters of Charity who founded the hospice.

Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, joined a large congregation of staff past and present, patients, visitors and volunteers for Mass which celebrated the life and…

The government suffered a serious defeat in the Commons where it proposed to devolve Sunday trading regulations to local authorities, which would have led to an extension of Sunday opening hours.

I voted against these changes, supporting businesses, workers, trade unions and faith groups, which have long been campaigning against…

International Women's Day, held on 8 March, marked a celebration of the economic, social, cultural and political achievements of women.

I was delighted to welcome Hackney women to Parliament to mark this momentous day, recognising how far we have travelled in the fight for gender equality, but also to recognise…

I joined Hackney Digs to protest against landlords and letting agents refusing to rent to tenants on Housing Benefit.

Many constituents are finding it extremely difficult to find a property when on benefits, with advertisements specifically stating 'no DSS' or 'no benefits'. refers to a government department which no longe…