Unfortunately, at the weekend I tested positive for COVID-19. Regrettably this means that I am unable to vote and was unable to secure a proxy for the upcoming votes on the Environment Bill.
Matthew has welcomed the decision by the Government to impose a duty on water companies to reduce the impact of sewage discharges from storm overflows. This follows last week’s vote in the Environment Bill when Matthew opposed the Government on the same issue.
Matthew was pleased to attend an 'event of thanks' at Trinity Church in Colindale for those who continued to provide assistance during the Covid-19 pandemic .
Matthew has been contacted by a number of Hendon residents regarding the extremely short period of time in which to submit comments on the planning applications relating to the Hendon Hub.
The situation in Afghanistan is horrifying but, sadly, not surprising. Ever since the announcement was made that all allied troops were to be removed, the Taliban has been biding their time to return.
Matthew was pleased to attend the St Margaret’s Church Fun Day in Edgware. In addition to being a popular community event, it marked the beginning of the departure of Rev Sally Baily, who is moving on to her next parish.
Matthew was pleased to attend the Year 6 Leavers' Assembly at Etz Chaim Jewish primary School in Mill Hill. It is only a decade since the school was created as one of the first sixteen Free Schools in the United Kingdom.
Matthew is fighting to keep Edgware united following Boundary Commission proposals to divide the town between Chipping Barnet and a new Stanmore constituency.
Matthew was pleased to see for himself the construction of the new Jain Temple in Colindale. As a regular visitor to the former centre, Matthew witnessed how the building will create an impressive three-storeyed structure that will be open to the whole community of Barnet.
