Thank you Thursday, 30 May, 2024 As Parliament has now dissolved, I want to say that it has been the honour of my life to serve as your Member of Parliament for the last 14 years. I thank my constituents in Hendon for electing me on four occasions. At the last election, I received 26,878 votes, the highest number of votes for any candidate in the constituency since 1935. I have worked tirelessly to bring together the diverse... Westminster News
Matthew joins call for protection of Cultural Heritage 14th December 2023 Speaking at an event at the Victoria & Albert Museum, Matthew has joined a call to protect cultural heritage at risk from conflict. Since the beginning of human... Speeches
We will remember them 12th November 2023 Matthew attended a poignant Remembrance service in Hendon as the country remembers the sacrifice and service of members of the Armed Forces. During the annual... Local News
Matthew makes personal visit to Israel (This article has content that may cause distress) 8th November 2023 A month after the terrorist attacks in Israel killed over 1,400 people and 241 were kidnapped, Matthew travelled to the country as part of a solidarity visit... Westminster News
Matthew welcomes King's Speech 7th November 2023 Matthew has welcomed announcements in the King’s Speech which sets out the Government’s agenda for the coming year. Read by King Charles with Queen Camilla at... Westminster News
Matthew welcomes pause on deep-sea mining 1st November 2023 Matthew has welcomed the government support for a moratorium on granting of exploitation licences for deep sea mining. The Department for Environment, Food &... Westminster News
Matthew enjoys Dashain celebrations with Burnt Oak Nepalese Community 31st October 2023 Matthew was pleased to attend the Burnt Oak Nepalese Community’s Dashain celebrations. The annual event was also attended by the Deputy Lieutenant Martin... Local News
Matthew attends emotional Empty Shabbat Table 28th October 2023 Matthew attended the Empty Shabbat Table at JW3 to raise awareness that after three weeks, over 200 people continue to be held hostage in Gaza by Hamas... Westminster News
Matthew welcomes extra funding for Jewish security 13th October 2023 Matthew has welcomed the Prime Minister's announcement that extra funding will be provided to protect the Jewish community amid rises in anti-Semitism. Prime... Local News
Update: Foreign Office support in Israel 9th October 2023 Following the terrorist attacks on Israel this weekend, Matthew has met with Foreign Secretary James Cleverley on behalf of constituents who are in the country... Westminster News