News Archive
New landlord for New Era
Friday, 19 December 2014
Westbrook Partners has sold Hoxton’s New Era estate to affordable housing provider, Dolphin Square Foundation.
The new landlord is pledging affordable rents and no change during 2015. Congratulations to residents who fought hard for their homes and families with true Hoxton spirit.
The residents are now looking forward to a…
October 2014 Report
Thursday, 11 December 2014
Parliamentary Business
Kobani
I share the concern that many you have about the threat of massacre in Kobani.
During Prime Minister's Question Time on 15 October, I asked Prime Minister David Cameron what the government was planning to do to help residents of Kobani. I also raised the matter in…
Mental health for sustainable development
Thursday, 11 December 2014
As joint-Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group () on Global Health, I have been working with colleagues on the on Mental Health recently. We have produced a report on the ways in which the UK can work to improve mental health services throughout the world.
This would be benefit…
Protecting Tenants in the Private Rented Sector
Thursday, 4 December 2014
Housing is one of my key priorities as I understand how important this issue is to my constituents in Hackney South and Shoreditch.
That's why on Friday 28th November, I voted in favour of the Tenancies (Reform) Bill. This bill aims to give tenants more security in their home by…
Backing NHS Workers
Monday, 1 December 2014
On Wednesday 19th November, I was proud to co-sign a Bill that would provide a dedicated credit union for workers.
The Bill, if enacted, would ensure that and other care staff have access to low-cost loans and other low-cost financial services. Millions of workers rely on credit to get the…
