News Archive

Meg today called on the Government to look at guidance on the control of urban foxes.

Meg raised an urgent question in the Chamber following the terrible attack on two young children in Hackney this week.

Meg said, "I am not in favour of a wholesale cull. The vast majority…

Meg has welcomed the Sir Christopher Kelly report on Members' allowances.

Meg said "I warmly welcome Sir Christopher Kelly's recommendations for reform of the allowances system.

I have always provided receipts for every expenditure and had proper working and employment practices. It is right that a modern Parliament should follow…

Statement from Meg on the Labour Party leadership nomination:

I have been in discussion with Diane Abbott for a long time about her nomination and as her neighbouring MP and friend have nominated her today for the leadership of the Labour Party.

Diane knows that I will not be supporting…

Meg has called on the Foreign Secretary to meet with the Hackney residents detained after the seizure of the international humanitarian aid flotilla carrying aid to Gaza.

Two Hackney residents were on board the Freedom Flotilla when it came under attack. Meg has asked that the Foreign Secretary meet with…

Parliamentary Business

Children, Schools and Families Bill

The Children, Schools and Families Bill had its second reading on 10 January.

The bill contains measures including guaranteed one-to-one tuition for children falling behind and a personal tutor for every secondary school pupil; more information for parents on how local schools are…