Matthew has been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy by the University of London after submitting his thesis to King’s College, London.

Matthew has welcomed the Prime Minister’s speech to offer the British people a referendum on continuing EU membership.

Matthew has signed a Book of Commitment in the House of Commons, in doing so pledging his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and honouring those who died during the Holocaust. 

Matthew joined a giant bumble bee and campaigners from the environment charity Friends of the Earth to draw attention to the alarming decline in UK bee numbers.

Matthew visited the NHS Blood & Transplant Centre in Colindale to discuss the re-location of the donor testing facility with staff and management and to see for himself the services provided.

Matthew has urged people to think carefully before taking on a dog, especially during the festive season.

Matthew has been in Brent Cross packing hampers at Jesus House to be given to those in need this Christmas.

Matthew showed his support for the Meningitis Research Foundation’s ‘Meningitis Matters’ activity, by attending a Parliamentary reception aimed at raising awareness of meningitis particularly amongst children. The event brought together Parliamentarians as well as leading healthcare professionals and marked the culmination of a day of action in Parliament.

Matthew has been appointed to the House of Commons Environmental Audit Select Committee.

Matthew has sought reassurance from the Transport Minister that the Thameslink improvement programme remains on schedule.