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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.

Expenses

If you want to see my expenses claims the summary for 2007-8 is on this site, plus links to all the detail which has been published recently, which includes claims forms and receipts.....More

Plans For Former EMD Cinema

An exhibition will be held on 16th and 17th April to show the plans for the future use of the former EMD cinema building on Hoe Street, Walthamstow. I hope anyone concerned about the use of the building will go to the exhibition and make their views on the plans known ..... 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

Ceasefire Needed in Sri Lanka

I have received many representations about the situation in Sri Lanka. In a speech in the Commons I called for a ceasefire and international observers to be allowed into Sri Lanka .... More

MP Pledges Support for Campaign to End Mental Health Discrimination

Walthamstow MP, Neil Gerrard, is one of a string of politicians and celebrities to pledge support for a brand new national campaign to smash the taboo that still exists around mental health problems .... More

Israel's Actions in Gaza Are An Outrage

The actions of Israel in the last few days are totally inexcusable. I do not condone the firing of rockets from Gaza into Israel but the response from Israel has been completely disproportionate. There is no excuse for air attacks which indiscriminately kill innocent people.... 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

MP Teams  Up With Pharmacists To Tackle Killer Heart Disease

Neil Gerrard MP has called for people at increased risk of heart disease to get themselves checked for free at their local community pharmacy.... More

Close Loopholes in Hunting Act Says MP

Neil Gerrard is one of the sponsors of an Early Day Motion which calls on the Government to amend the Hunting Act to close loopholes being exploited by hunts.... More

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

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