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I believe that it is important that people know what you stand for in politics and in all of my time in Parliament since 1992 I have tried to be honest about my views on any issue. That's why my personal opinions are on this site, not the latest official press releases. If you want those use the 'Other Sites' page to get to the appropriate site.

Use the 'Contact me' page to send me an email or ask me a question, but check the Site Index or Search first to see if the issue you are interested in is already dealt with somewhere on the site.

To see my views on a range of current issues, and archived press releases and articles, use the 'News & Views' page. Go to the 'In Parliament' page to see what I have done in Parliament.

I will always try to give help and advice to any constituent with a problem, but I can't offer help to anyone who doesn't live in Walthamstow. The 'Help & Advice' page gives details of my advice surgeries.

Latest News

Early Day Motions

If you want to know whether I have supported a particular Early Day Motion in Parliament then you can use this link to see a list of the Early Day Motions I have signed in the current session of Parliament.

Standing down

I have decided that I will stand down from Parliament at the next General Election. This is entirely a personal decision and not for political reasons. I will continue to do all I can to represent people in Walthamstow in the time before the election. Stella Creasy has been selected as the Labour candidate for Walthamstow for the next election..... More

New Scheme to Help You Have An Efficient Boiler

The Government launched its Boiler Scrappage Scheme last week. If you have a G-rated boiler or worse, you are entitled to apply for a voucher worth up to £400 off the price of a new boiler.....More

MP calls for Gordon Brown to keep his prescription charge promise

Neil Gerrard, MP for Walthamstow, is giving his support to a campaign urging Gordon Brown to keep a promise he made over a year ago, to abolish prescription charges for people with long-term conditions in England....More

MP Wants Greater Protection for Tenants

Neil Gerrard, Labour MP for Walthamstow, is backing a Bill being introduced in Parliament to give greater protection to tenants who are losing their homes because their landlord has defaulted on mortgage payments....More

Plans For Former EMD Cinema

A planning application has now been submitted to Waltham Forest Council. I hope anyone concerned about the building will make their views on the plans known. I have sent my views on the plans and what I would like to see for the future of the cinema to the Council..... More

The Policing Pledge

A new service now means that you can contact your local Police team easily and quickly. For emergencies you should still dial 999 but for local problems the best people to contact are your local Police team....More

Anti-Social Behaviour

I am frequently contacted by constituents who have complaints about anti-social behaviour in their neighbourhood. I have produced a booklet which explains what can be done to deal with a range of problems; who you should contact, and what the law actually says.... More

Hajj Pilgrimages

Are you considering a Hajj Pilgrimage? I have had complaints, as have other MPs, about a small minority of the people who advertise and arrange Hajj visits to Saudi Arabia. I have produced a short guide which will help you to make sure you are travelling with a reputable tour operator..... More