Matthew raises Burnt Oak cladding in Parliament Thursday, 21 March, 2024 Matthew has again raised the issue of timber framed and UPVC cladding on hundreds of properties in the Hendon constituency. Following a fire last year in a council owned property, Barnet Council commissioned an independent investigation to assess if there were any similar properties in the Borough that have the same potential fire safety issues. The investigation identified that 153 council owned... Local News
Conservatives win Edgware by-election 8th May 2021 Nick Mearing-Smith, the Conservative candidate in the Edgware by-election was declared the winner after the ballot was counted at Alexandra Palace. The council... Local News
Matthew tackles catalytic converter theft 7th May 2021 A spate of catalytic converter thefts in the Hendon constituency has led Matthew to meet with a range of interested parties including the British Transport... Local News
London Mayoral candidate visits Hendon 4th May 2021 Matthew was delighted to welcome Shaun Bailey to Hendon for a visit to the Give It Forward Today (GIFT) charity. Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic... Local News
Matthew urges everyone to have the Covid vaccination 24th March 2021 In Barnet over 125,000 people have received the first dose of the COVID vaccination. This has exceeded the national target and meant that all residents in care... Local News
Matthew seeks to tackle 'soft plastic' recycling 16th March 2021 Matthew has met virtually with a leading food and drinks company to discuss concerns about the recycling of food packaging. In a virtual meeting with PepsiCo... Local News
Matthew continues fight for leaseholders not to pay for historic fire safety defects 11th February 2021 Matthew has expressed deep reservations about the recent announcement by the Secretary of State for Housing regarding the costs involved in rectifying cladding... Local 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
Belgian court sentences Iranian diplomat to 20 years for bomb plot at rally attended by Hendon MP 4th February 2021 An Iranian official has been found guilty of planning a terrorist attack on a rally that was attended by British MPs, including Hendon MP Matthew Offord... Reports
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