Matthew calls for national eye health strategy 12th January 2022 Matthew has called for a national strategy on eye health during a debate in parliament. Matthew first became interested in eye health as a child when he had... Westminster News
Matthew welcomes victory for leaseholders against cladding costs 10th January 2022 Matthew has welcomed today's statement by the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, that leaseholders will not have to pay... Westminster News
Comment on the Environment Bill 8th November 2021 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... Westminster News
Matthew welcomes action on sewage 27th October 2021 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... Westminster News
Matthew: We owe it to the lives lost to protect Afghanistan and its people 18th August 2021 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... Westminster News
Matthew welcomes Queen’s Speech: Recovery, research and levelling up at forefront of Government agenda 11th May 2021 Matthew has welcomed announcements in the Queen’s Speech which sets out the Government’s agenda for the coming year Westminster News
Matthew supports Lords' amendment to Trade Bill 9th February 2021 In recent weeks many people have contacted Matthew about amendments connected to the Trade Bill. One significant issue, and topical at this time of year, is... Westminster News
Matthew votes to keep increase in Universal Credit 19th January 2021 A vote on a Labour motion to continue financial support to people who are claiming Universal Credit was supported by Matthew. At the beginning of the lockdown... Westminster News
Matthew welcomes Government action to restrict future ground rents to zero 11th January 2021 Matthew has welcomed the Government’s announcement that action will now be taken to reform English property law, through the introduction of the Commonhold... Westminster News