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Jobs and growth

In a recent debate I spoke about how the economic conditions are affecting people in Hackney South and Shoreditch.

An increase of 18 per cent in Job Seeker's Allowance claimants in Hackney is having a huge impact locally. The increase in unemployment in Hackney is particularly bad…

Meg went to City Hall yesterday to voice her concerns about proposals that up to 17 fire stations across London close as part of the London Fire Authority's £50 million funding cuts.

Meg and other concerned MPs handed in a letter to the Mayor of London calling for an explanation…

Many of you have contacted me to raise your concerns over the proposed badger cull. On Tuesday 23 October, the Secretary of State for the Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (), the Rt Hon Owen Paterson announced that the highly controversial badger cull will be delayed until the summer.

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Meg spoke in a debate about criminal justice in support of victims rights at parole hearings.

Meg said “that the victims of crime should have the right to speak, or to have a lawyer speak for them, at the parole hearings of the people who have harmed them or members…

Meg met with the newly created Hackney food bank at their distribution centre in Orsman Road.

The food bank provides food packages to individuals and families who are in serious need. Up to three packages can be issued in a year.

“The Hackney food bank has opened because of the…