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I spoke in a recent debate about the Government's proposed right-to-buy policy where housing association tenants would be able to buy their homes at a discount. This would be financed by councils being forced to sell their most valuable homes when they become vacant.

In Hackney, these homes would be…

Many constituents have contacted me about the thousands of refugees seeking refuge in Europe and I share concerns about the way this is being handled by the British and other European Governments.

At the end of the last Labour Government we were seeking to increase the number of refugees granted…

I have continued to challenge the Secretary of State for Justice on reforms to legal aid.

I asked a question about the effects of legal aid cuts and the implications this will have on access to justice.

For details of my question click here

I was delighted to hand in St Monica’s Catholic Primary School’s climate change petition to 10 Downing Street.

More than 250 pupils and staff signed the petition in support of CAFOD's campaign which followed Pope Francis' papal encyclical highlighting the issue.

Whilst on a recent visit to the school, their…

A few weeks ago I wrote to party members to ask their views on the leadership. The response was very divided with all candidates winning some support but no strong preference for any single candidate, and most were uncertain who to vote for. I have also spoken to many who…