Matthew has helped launch the Lifeboat Fund in Parliament this week. The Lifeboat fund is a 151 year old charity for public servants to support the Lifeboats and largely funds the work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI),

As we mark 100 years since the first women gained the right to vote, Matthew has joined schools and community groups in the Hendon constituency as a part of UK Parliament Week.

Matthew was delighted to celebrate Inter-faith Week (11th-18th November) by visiting the Sri Saddhatissa International Buddhist Centre in Kingsbury to witness the Kathina Civara Puja – or robe offering ceremony. The Kathina festival is a major observance of Theravada Buddhism.

Matthew attended the Remembrance Service at Hendon War Memorial. This is an exceptional year marking the Centenary of the ending of the First World War and representatives from towns twinned with the London Borough of Barnet also attended. 

Matthew was pleased to attend the European Jewish Association’s conference to speak about the threat of political and criminal anti-Semitism.

Matthew has welcomed the inclusion of a Government commitment to setting up a UK-wide Anti-Illicit Trade Group in this week's Budget. 

Matthew has met with his constituent at a lobby day outside Parliament to discuss the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) 20 metre rule.

Matthew met with local landlord, councillors and residents to discuss their approach to a planning application for the Midland Hotel public house in Station Road, West Hendon.

Matthew has thrown his support behind a campaign for a new deep water diving facility at Copthall in Mill Hill. 

Matthew said: "I’m pleased to support North London Aquatics who are crowdfunding to build a new, inclusive and ground-breaking deep water facility at Copthall in Mill Hill.

Matthew has led a Parliamentary delegation to Cyprus. The London Borough of Barnet has many people of Greek Cypriot heritage and the Council is also twinned with the occupied town of Morphu. As such, Matthew has been involved with the Cyprus issue for many years.