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What can we learn from the Danish healthcare system and what can we learn from each other?

Friday, 23 October 2015

My name is Meg Hillier and until recently I was an ambassador for Healthcare Denmark, which allowed me the great privilege of learning about the Danish healthcare system, and meeting so many people, dedicated and passionate about improving healthcare.

This summer I was elected to chair the powerful Public Accounts…



Hackney and East London synagogue

Thursday, 22 October 2015

It was an honour to visit Hackney and East London United synagogue to celebrate the Chatan Torah and Bereshit. I was given a tour and met with the Rabbi Naftali Tiefenbrun, honorary officers and members of the synagogue.

There has been a recent rise in anti-Semitic incidents in parts of…

Parliament Week: 16-22 November 2015

Wednesday, 21 October 2015

Parliament Week is a UK-wide programme of events and activities that inspire, engage and connect people with parliamentary democracy.

Parliament Week is supported by organisations from across the UK that have a connection with Parliament and democracy - from local museums to national charities.

If your organisation has a story…

Parliament Week: 16-22 November 2015

Wednesday, 21 October 2015

Parliament Week is a UK-wide programme of events and activities that inspire, engage and connect people with parliamentary democracy.

Parliament Week is supported by organisations from across the UK that have a connection with Parliament and democracy - from local museums to national charities.

If your organisation has a story…

Hoxton Garden Primary School

Monday, 19 October 2015

To mark Democracy Day, I visited Hoxton Garden Primary School and talked to pupils about what inspired me to get involved in politics and the work I am doing to represent Hackney.

I was really impressed by the pupils who asked me some interesting questions about my role as MP…

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