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Meg stands up for Barts in Parliament

Thursday, 9 February 2006

Meg Hillier MP questioned the Secretary of State for Health about the review of funding for Barts and the Royal London.

Meg asked the Secretary of State to make a statement on the redevelopment of St Bartholomew’s and Royal London hospitals.

Meg said, ‘My colleagues in east London completely agree…

It’s time for Tour de Hackney, says Meg

Thursday, 9 February 2006

Hackney MP, Meg Hillier has called for cycling’s top event to come to Hackney.

Meg said, ‘I have written to the Secretary of State and London’s Mayor asking that part of the route goes through Hackney. With the highest percentage of people cycling to work of any London borough, it’s…

On 27th January we will remember all the victims of the Holocaust.

Thursday, 26 January 2006

Hackney has been built on the shoulders of the Jewish Community and is now home to communities that have suffered more recent genocides.

We take pride in working together but we should never forget that in history, when trust and respect have broken down, it has had tragic consequences.

In…

Sebright school

Friday, 20 January 2006


Sebright school is in Haggerston immediately adjacent to Haggerston Park. It is housed in buildings which have been adapted from a Victorian school building and badly need replacing. Headteacher Keith Howdle is keen to use the opportunity presented by the development of the nearby Bridge Academy and in particular its…

Meg Hillier MP launches smoking debate

Friday, 20 January 2006

Meg Hillier MP wants to know what you think about smoking in public places

Should smoking be banned outright in all pubs and clubs? Or do you favour a partial ban, exempting pubs that do not sell food and private members clubs?

MPs have been given a free vote on…

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