Following a 'walkabout' with local residents, Hendon MP Matthew Offord has spoken out against the changes in parking being proposed by Barnet Council.

Hendon's MP has joined the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme to gain a better insight into the armed forces.

Today Matthew pledged his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day by signing a Book of Commitment in the House of Commons to honour those who perished in the Holocaust.

Matthew has slammed the proposal for convicted prisoners serving a custodial sentence to vote in elections.

An early start to the day is a common occurrence for Hendon's MP but the pre-Christmas postal rush has seen Matthew head to the Royal Mail's Sorting offices in both Edgware and Hendon before 6am.

Matthew was pleased to attend the foundation stone laying ceremony at the Day's & Atkinson's Almshouses in Edgware

To mark Human Rights Day, Matthew attended a meeting of supporters of the People's Mujahidin of Iran.

Matthew attended a service and the official opening of the newly refurbished lobby of St Peter's Community Church on Stonegrove on Sunday.

Children, their parents and friends all took part a special Chanukah party at Kisharon in Hendon at the weekend.

Despite the many tough decisions taken in last month's Spending Review, the Government has made a firm commitment to seeing through the Thameslink Programme in full.