News Archive
June Monthly Report
Friday, 2 August 2013
Parliamentary Business
Children and Families Bill
The bill had its report stage and third reading on 11 June.
There was too little time to debate huge swathes of changes which MPs were keen to discuss. We lost a vote on ensuring that sex and relationship education are compulsory in schools.
June Report
Friday, 2 August 2013
Parliamentary Business
Children and Families Bill
The bill had its report stage and third reading on 11 June.
There was too little time to debate huge swathes of changes which MPs were keen to discuss. We lost a vote on ensuring that sex and relationship education are compulsory in schools.
Proposed new location for Hackney Post Office
Thursday, 1 August 2013
The Post Office is proposing to relocate and modernise its Hackney branch at 382 Mare Street, resulting in a modern open plan branch with longer opening hours. The proposed new location is 398-400 Mare Street, Hackney, London E8 1HP.
There is a six week local public consultation underway, to gather…
May Monthly Report
Tuesday, 11 June 2013
Parliamentary Business
Queen's Speech
I spoke during the Queen's speech debate on visas for tech businesses and on housing needs in Hackney. See my speech here.
Energy Bill
A rule change in Parliament allows some bills to be carried over into a new session of Parliament. Previous rules meant all…
Sport England funds London sports project
Tuesday, 4 June 2013
Sport England has recently announced £249,000 of National Lottery funding, as part of the Community Sport Activation Fund, for a London-based sports project called 'Getting Ready'.
The 'Getting Ready' project aims to help each young Londoner to get involved and develop a life-long passion for sport. The Federation of London…