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End the cladding scandal

Thursday, 13 February 2020

Many Hackney residents are impacted by the Cladding Scandal.

 

They are now mortgage prisoners, facing life-changing bills and an uncertain future. We must find a solution quickly!

 

Today, I urged the Government to schedule more time in Parliament to discuss this crisis.

Introduction to the Public Accounts Committee

Wednesday, 12 February 2020

As Chair of the Public Accounts Committee it's my job to make sure the Government spends our money wisely and strategically.

See me explain my role and click here to find out more about the committee's work.

Fund Local Government

Wednesday, 12 February 2020

After 10 years of austerity, Hackney Council’s budget has been cut by nearly half meaning vital services are being squeezed.

The new money promised by this Government doesn’t go far enough to make up for a decade of cuts.

Windrush: Improve the Home Office Systems

Tuesday, 11 February 2020

The Windrush scandal exposed the Home Office’s systemic problems. Too many in Hackney are being let down.

 

To cope with Windrush and the potential non-Caribbean Commonwealth applications as well as EU citizens major improvements must be made.

 

I repeatedly challenged the Government to step up its efforts and…

PMQ Tickets 26 February Ballot - Now Open

Tuesday, 11 February 2020

Would you like to see Prime Minister's Questions live in the chamber of the House of Commons on Wednesday 26 February at midday at Westminster?

If so, please enter the ballot for my ticket allocation, which is now open. If you can attend with a plus one (I have two tickets in total), please enter the ballot by sending…

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