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
Matthew speaks up for human rights in Iran 13th July 2016 Matthew was pleased to have the opportunity to speak to over 100,000 people who attended the annual National Council for Resistance in Iran conference in Paris... Local News
Matthew backs campaign for 'Junk Free TV' 7th July 2016 Matthew is backing a hard-hitting new campaign from Cancer Research UK to remove junk food advertising from TV before the 9pm watershed. Local News
Matthew calls for end to discrimination against guide dog owners 9th June 2016 Matthew met guide dog owners in the Houses of Parliament to hear about their experiences of being turned away by businesses. Local News
Raising awareness of dementia 23rd May 2016 Matthew was pleased to cut the ribbon at the launch of Barnet's Dementia Care UK Week at Brent Cross shopping centre. Local News
Bold reforms in the Queen's Speech 18th May 2016 Matthew has welcomed the Queen's Speech which uses the opportunity of a strengthening economy to deliver security for working people, increase life chances for... Local News
To be or not to be a Bee 28th April 2016 Matthew attended the first event of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Bees in the House of Commons. Local News
Explosive weapons still claim 100s of lives 21st April 2016 Having been involved with the issue of mine clearance for over a decade since visiting the Libyan desert, Matthew took part in a Parliamentary event to... Local News
Helping more people in Hendon keep more of the money they earn 16th March 2016 Matthew has welcomed the Chancellor’s 2016 budget which will take an estimated 2,102 low-earners in the Hendon constituency out of paying income tax altogether, Local News
Matthew addresses global cultural conference in India 14th March 2016 Matthew travelled almost 8,400 miles in one weekend to attend the The Art of Living’s World Culture Festival in Dehli. Local News