News Archive
Meg's Weekly Round-up: Friday 24 February
Friday, 24 February 2023
Following the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria earlier this month, I spoke in a parliamentary debate on the situation. I urged the Government to introduce a family reunion scheme so that families in Hackney who have family caught up in the disaster can provide them with a safe home in…
meg presses Minister on the Asylum system
Tuesday, 21 February 2023
When it comes to asylum, the Home Office is the worst I’ve seen it in 18 years.
As a result, asylum seekers are living in appalling and dangerous accommodation.
Watch me press the Immigration Minister on when we will see any improvement.
Meg challenges minister on pubs' energy costs
Thursday, 9 February 2023
Hackney is home to a wide range of brilliant hospitality venues, including many great pubs. I recently visited the George & Vulture pub in Hoxton to discuss how it has been affected by the cost of living crisis and other inflationary pressures. The removal of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme…
Meg's Weekly Round-up: Friday 27 January 2023
Friday, 27 January 2023
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day and it was a privilege to attend a moving ceremony in Hackney Town Hall. As the Holocaust moves from living memory to history, it’s all the more important we remember it and remain vigilant against such atrocities happening again. The Public Accounts Committee spoke with HMRC…