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Meg was pleased to open the new Morningside Community Centre off Cresset Way.

The community centre is a modern, multi-purpose facility built by Sanctuary , and is host to a wide range of social, leisure and educational activities for all ages, as well as being available to hire.

A foca…

In response to the publication of a report by Elizabeth Truss MP calling for the de-regulation of childminders Meg said:

“There is a difference between cheap child-care and affordable child-care. I would be very concerned if quality was lost and standards reduced.”

“Hackney parents who I meet need affordable child…

Speaking during a debate about dangerous dogs Meg said that she was in support of measures like compulsory microchipping of all dogs and proper enforcement of dog control orders.

So-called status dogs and their intimidating owners adds an atmosphere of fear in a local area like Hackney. I also understand…

This July final negotiations will begin on the introduction of an Arms Trade Treaty. I know many of you have contacted me to pledge your support for this.

I agree that there should be international regulations on this global industry. Currently it is down to individual countries whether or not…

Internet surveillance The Government has announced that it is considering bringing forward legislation on internet surveillance.

There has been a deal of speculation about what this legislation would contain. It remains unclear what the Government proposals are.

The Government needs to explain what they want to do and why.

The…