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I have been working with residents of the New Era Estate for over two years since the previous private landlord first tried to sell their homes.

Back in 2012 I organised a meeting for all tenants to discuss what we could do and encouraged them to form a…

Housing is a huge issue in Hackney and across the country. Prices are rising and rents are spiralling out of control.

For decades we haven't been building enough homes. First-time buyers are striving to get on the housing ladder, but their dream of home ownership has become increasingly inaccessible.

With…

I recently visited St Dominic's RC Primary School to see how they were coping following the heavy rain that flooded parts of the school in September.

I am pleased to support Anchor's campaign for a Minister for Older People.

A dedicated Minister in the Cabinet would ensure joined up working between different Government departments.

Without this dedicated post, we risk sleepwalking into a series of crises; an where older people spend week's unnecessarily in hospital, workplace…

In light of the recent escape from the John Howard Centre, I thought I would provide an update on the situation.

After raising my concerns with East London Foundation Trust, I have been assured that a Serious Incident Investigation is taking place and following this I will have further discussion…