News Archive
Hackney's Energy Bills
Thursday, 3 February 2022
The energy price cap increase will hit struggling Hackney families hard. It comes after a decade of dither, delay, and poor planning of Britain’s energy sector by this Government.
The Chancellor's response forces households to pay later for today's high energy bills and gambles on energy prices falling in the future.
Ministerial response on river pollution
Monday, 31 January 2022
Not one English river is in a healthy condition, with none meeting good chemical standards and only 14 per cent meeting good ecological standards. It is a shameful record that England has the worst river quality in Europe.
I have looked into this issue in detail in my role as…
Diversity in the English literature curriculum
Monday, 31 January 2022
It is vital our curricula in schools reflects the rich diversity and history of our country. The contribution of people from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities must be celebrated in schools.
I wrote to the Secretary of State for Education after receiving a letter from a year 7 student in…
Meg's Weekly Round-Up: Friday 28 January 2022
Friday, 28 January 2022
In a shocking development this week, the Metropolitan Police announced it is investigating the allegations at the heart of PartyGate. This is a damning reflection of the Prime Minister who has brought the country’s highest office into disrepute. But as shocking are the allegations of bullying and Islamophobia at the…
