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
New Crossings for Colindale 23rd June 2014 Matthew is delighted that work has now been completed to install two pedestrian islands on Aerodrome Road in Colindale. Local News
Matthew honoured for dog duties 2nd June 2014 Matthew is delighted to have been awarded the ‘KC Dog Parliamentary Award’ by the Kennel Club in recognition of his work to promote responsible dog ownership... Local News
Matthew launches literature website for young people 26th May 2014 Matthew was pleased to launch the British Library’s Discovering Literature website at the Speaker’s House at the Houses of Parliament on Thursday 15 th May. Local News
Matthew leads campaign to cut crime in Burnt Oak 19th May 2014 Matthew was pleased bring the Home Secretary, Theresa May, to Burnt Oak to listen to residents' concerns about local crime. Local News
Matthew calls on constituents to look after their eyesight by having regular check-ups 30th April 2014 Matthew visited Boots Opticians in Colindale to find out why regular eye tests are so important in preventing blindness. Local News
A Vision of Cyprus 17th April 2014 Matthew says: "It was a great pleasure to sponsor the outstanding exhibition of photographs "Vision of Cyprus" by my constituent Doros Partasides at the House... Local News
Matthew says "Happy New Year!" 15th April 2014 “... to everyone in my constituency celebrating Aluth Avurudda and to all Tamils celebrating Puthandu. Local News
Landmines under Big Ben! 2nd April 2014 UK politicians have been invited to find landmines in the shadow of the Palace of Westminster to highlight International Day for Mine Awareness. Local News
Matthew leads global call for action to mark World TB Day 25th March 2014 On World TB Day this week Parliamentarians from around the world came together to call for renewed action against this disease which kills over 1 million people... Local News