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Meg's Weekly round-up: Friday 17 June 2022
Friday, 17 June 2022
After two years of lockdown and no travel, it was entirely predictable that there would be an increase in passport demand. There is now a serious backlog in processing passport applications. Labour called a debate in the House of Commons to highlight the issue and press the Government for action.…
Meg's Weekly Round-Up: Friday 10 June 2022
Friday, 10 June 2022
This week, the Prime Minister faced a vote of confidence by his MPs. Although a majority of Conservative MPs voted in support of the Prime Minister, over 40 per cent confirmed that they do not have confidence in his leadership. This is a damning indictment of a government in shambles,…
Hackney bus routes consultation
Tuesday, 7 June 2022
Transport for London has announced a new consultation that will impact bus routes 254, 279, 242, 135, 56, 236, 205, 214, 26, 277, 78, 47.
Buses are a vital lifeline for many in Hackney. As a mode of transport, it is a lot cheaper than the train or tube -…
Meg signs letter on human rights in Hong Kong
Wednesday, 1 June 2022
The UK must act against the ongoing crackdown on pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong. I have signed a letter calling for the Government to undertake an audit of the UK assets of Hong Kong and Chinese officials who have been linked to gross human rights violations. I am urging the Government to…