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As I write, we still have no idea whether the UK will secure a trading deal with the EU after the 31 December or if we are crashing out with no deal. This past year was supposed to be the transition period in the Brexit process - the period of…

I’ve been clear that I oppose this Government’s decision to cut the UK aid budget from 0.7 to 0.5 per cent of GDP. This only saves approximately £4 billion but will have a significant impact in supporting people in need across the world, especially during a global pandemic.

I…

I've prepared a festive video as my Christmas e-card this year. 

If you ever need my help, please let me know by emailing meg.hillier.mp@parliament.uk

Best wishes for Christmas and the new year. 

In July a number of constituents wrote to me to raise their concerns about keeping our high food standards in any trade deal with the US.

I recently received this response from the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Victoria Prentis MP.

Whilst…

I met with Royal Mail to raise concerns about local postal delays and press for a better service.

Staff and agency shortages as a result of COVID and the additional volume of post are contributing to the delays and missed post. Please let me know of your own experience. A…