News Archive
World AIDS Day 'Why Stop Now?' Campaign
Wednesday, 19 December 2012
Meg met with UK international and student activists from the Stop Campaign, at an event to mark World Day on 1st December.
Meg spoke with activists about how far we have come in the epidemic but acknowledged how much further we still have to go. Meg stressed the need t…
National Carers Day
Tuesday, 18 December 2012
On National Carers Day, Meg spoke at the Hackney Carers . She highlighted the millions of pounds that Carers save the Government and urged Carers to claim their full entitlement in Government support for the work they do.
Meg, a former carer, also called on the council and health authorities…
Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme
Wednesday, 5 December 2012
The House of Commons approved changes to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme last week.
The Government will cut between £40-60 million from the scheme which is available to victims of crime in recognition of their pain and suffering and to compensate for loss of earnings and special care costs.
The…
November 2012 Monthly Report
Wednesday, 28 November 2012
Parliamentary Business
Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill
The Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill had its second reading on 19 November.
Supermarkets bring huge value to our economy. However, we know that abuses by retailers against suppliers occur and there is evidence supporting the need for a groceries code adjudicator.
The bill will…
Hackney Borough Commander to hold first live webchat
Monday, 26 November 2012
On Wednesday 28th November 2012 at 6.30 pm the Hackney Borough Commander, Chief Superintendent Matt Horne will be taking part in his first live webchat.
The webchat will provide people living and working in Hackney with a great opportunity to ask Hackney's most senior police officer questions on policing the…