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 recalls moving burial of Holocaust victims on Holocaust Memorial Day 24th January 2019 It really is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross (Jamie Stone). I, too, shall speak to the House about one of my... Speeches in Parliament
Matthew raises Edgware cladding issue in Parliament 22nd January 2019 Matthew has raised the issue of cladding replacement on Premier House in Edgware with Housing Minister Kit Malthouse. Matthew made clear to the Housing Minister... Local News
Matthew speaks for a reunited Cyprus 10th January 2019 Matthew was pleased to attend and speak at the Conservative Friends of Cyprus' annual New Year reception in the Palace of Westminster with the traditional... Local News
Matthew thanks local posties for their hard work this Christmas 21st December 2018 Matthew was up early to visit the Royal Mail sorting office in Edgware to see how the Christmas rush was being handled. The festive season is Royal Mail’s... Local News
Matthew praises work of Cats Protection 10th December 2018 Matthew joined colleagues at a Christmas reception at Parliament to celebrate the work of Cats Protection and to highlight its work in helping improve the lives... Westminster News
Matthew celebrates Colindale Primary’s International School Award 7th December 2018 Matthew joined representatives of Colindale Primary school at a reception in Parliament to celebrate the school being awarded the British Council International... Local News
Matthew recalls parliamentary debate which resulted in the Kindertransport 22nd November 2018 Matthew was honoured to contribute to an 80th commemoration of the Kindertransport, organised by the Association of Jewish Refugees in the Speaker’s State Rooms... Local News
Matthew helps launch Lifeboat Fund in Parliament 20th November 2018 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... Westminster News
Matthew joins Schools and Scouts to celebrate UK Parliament Week 18th November 2018 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... Local News