Chingford Green and Hatch Lane Coffee Morning Friday, 28 November, 2025 I would like to thank everyone who attended today’s coffee morning at the 15th Chingford Scout Hut. It was a pleasure speaking with Chingford Green and Hatch Lane residents about the key issues affecting our community, including the Chingford Police Station front desk closure, parking charges on Station Road and dropped kerbs. As your Member of Parliament, I remain committed to working for you and... Local News
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Tribute paid to His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 13th April 2021 Tribute paid to His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in the UK House of Commons I rise to extend my condolences to Her Majesty the Queen on the... Speeches in Parliament
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