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It has been a great privilege to serve the people of Southwark and Bermondsey since 1983. I am really pleased to have been chosen again to represent the renamed constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark, with more votes than ever before. Thank you.

Rt Hon Simon Hughes MP at the Mayor's Thames Festival (Sing for Water event) Photo Alan Habbick (Alan Habbick)

I have always worked hard to stand up for civil liberties and human rights, reduce poverty, protect our environment and make sure that the voices of our local communities are heard in parliament.

In December 2010 I was asked by the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister to act as the Government's Advocate for Access to Education. I was delighted to accept this role and I submitted my final report to government in July 2012. You can find out more about what I did in this role and see a copy of my final report here.

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My work in Parliament

As the Bermondsey and Old Southwark MP for the last 29 years I was elected to represent my constituents nationally.

House of Commons

I am proud to have been one of the busiest parliamentarians, speaking out on all sorts of issues from the environment, housing, crime and immigration to civil liberties and equality. I speak in debates, ask questions, and vote. Recent answers to questions and interventions I have made in debates can be found on They Work for You (external website).

Find out more about my work in parliament and how it works

London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games

Thank you to our Olympians and Paralympians, games-makers and other volunteers, and all in our armed services and other public services who made last year's London 2012 events so memorable.

Like many people I had the privilege of visiting our Olympic venues. I was able to obtain tickets for one morning's athletics, the men's handball final, and the Paralympics opening ceremony, all in the Olympic Park, and men's football final between Brazil and Mexico at Wembley. They were all great events. It felt good to be in London to cheer on the greatest British team ever.

Well done GB, well done the London Organising Committee, well done London.

Simon with the Olympic rings


Helping my constituents

As the MP over the last 29 years I have every week helped hundreds of local people with housing, finance, employment immigration, schools, policing, health and many other issues. I take up individual problems with government, the GLA, the local council and other bodies and was able to ask questions in parliament about the issues which my constituents raise with me.

To find out more about how I can help you, look at my work in the constituency.

I also take up wider community matters such as campaigning for the C10 bus service and to improve local postal delivery services. To have your say, please take part in my surveys and petitions.

The diverse nature of our community and the different needs and views of residents is what has made my job as a local MP so interesting and so challenging. To find out more about the area, take a look at the map of the constituency.

Olympic torch relay passing through Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Here you can see my diary and find out what I have been up to! This covers my work in Bermondsey and Old Southwark, in Parliament and campaigning with the Liberal Democrats.

With such a diverse and culturally rich constituency, I am lucky enough to be invited to many different meetings, ceremonies and events. Over the last 29 years as MP I have built ties with many groups in the area - I am always keen to strengthen these and make more.

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  • Simon Hughes welcomes increase in new homes in Bermondsey and Old Southwark
    Article: Apr 9, 2013

    Liberal Democrat MP for Bermondsey Simon Hughes today welcomed figures by the National Home Builders Federation (NHBC) which demonstrate that the number of new homes built in the constituency in 2012 has increased by almost 18% compared to 2011.

    The figures also demonstrate that the number of new homes built in 2012 was more than five times the UK constituency average.

  • Simon Hughes calls for National Audit Office to review nuclear negotiations
    Article: Apr 9, 2013

    In an open letter to the Sunday Telegraph, MPs and academics call for the National Audit Office to review nuclear negotiations between the Government and EDF Energy over financial support for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant in Somerset.

    The letter reads:

    We need to know what kind of nuclear deal the Government is signing up to

  • Plans to relocate a bail hostel dropped
    Article: Mar 27, 2013

    Liberal Democrat MP for Bermondsey Simon Hughes has welcomed the news that plans to relocate a bail hostel from Walworth to a prime site on the Old Kent Road have been dropped by Southwark Council. This follows protests from local residents and the local Liberal Democrat councillors.

    Over 1200 people signed a petition against the move and over 500 people emailed Simon with their concerns.

  • Hughes calls on Lib Dems to focus on affordable housing, skills and redistribution of wealth at the next election
    Article: Mar 26, 2013

    Simon Hughes MP, called on the Liberal Democrats to focus on affordable housing, skills, and the redistribution of wealth as the party starts to put together the manifesto for the 2015 general election.

    Speaking at an event to commerate his 30th year in Parliament Rt Hon Simon Hughes MP said:

    "When I made my maiden speech in parliament 30 years ago this month, following the budget debate in 1983, Geoffrey Howe (still my constituent) was the chancellor.

  • Speech on blue green alternatives to the Super Sewer
    Article: Mar 26, 2013

    Speaking at a debate in the Chamber of the House of Commons on the last day of parliament today before the easter recess Simon Hughes called on the UK to urgently reconsider bule green alternatives to the Thames Tunnel in London.

    His speech is below:

    For my whole political life I have been an environmentalist, campaigning to make the world we inhabit a better place to live, and to protect it for future generations.

  • Simon Hughes comment on fire at Southwark's Old Town Hall
    Article: Mar 25, 2013

    Commenting the Fire at Southwark's Old Town Hall, Simon Hughes said:

    The fire at Southwark's old town hall in my constituency is dreadful, devastating and a real tragedy. At the moment all our thoughts are of support for the fire brigade, who are reminding us yet again of the brave, dangerous and vital work they do. It is a huge consolation that so far there have been no reports of any injuries."

  • Simon Hughes' Comment on the Budget
    Article: Mar 21, 2013

    Simon Hughes has welcomed the budget announced by the Chancellor as helping working people on ordinary incomes.

    Commenting on the budget Simon Hughes said:

    "It was great that the chancellor was able to announce yesterday the final increase in the personal tax allowance to £10,000 delivering on the commitment Liberal Democrats made at the last election.

  • Nick Clegg (Photo by Dave Radcliffe for the Liberal Democrats)
    Clegg: Spread the word - we're delivering a stronger economy and a fairer society
    Article: Mar 10, 2013

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has closed the Liberal Democrat Spring Conference in Brighton by calling on members to spread the message of the Party's commitment in Government to deliver a stronger economy and a fairer society.

    In his keynote Leader's speech, Nick paid tribute to the work of the Party in winning the Eastleigh by-election, beating the Conservatives into third place and squeezing Labour while campaigning on the Lib Dem record of delivering in Government.

  • Simon Hughes MP responds to consultation on Police and Crime Plan
    Article: Mar 7, 2013

    Many people in Bermondsey and Old Southwark are concerned with the proposals in the Draft Police and Crime Plan and Estate Strategy. This week Simon submitted his response to the Mayor of London outlining these concerns.

    You can read his response below:

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    Dear Mayor,

    Draft MOPAC Police and Crime Plan 2013-2017 and Draft MOPAC/MPS Estate Strategy 2013-2016

  • Lib Dems continue fight for Southwark's fire stations
    Article: Feb 27, 2013

    Simon Hughes MP and Southwark Lib Dems have spoken out against the cuts to Southwark's fire services.

    The Liberal Democrats have restated calls to protect Southwark's fire stations after the Mayor of London said he would push ahead with planned cuts to London's fire service.

    Mayor Boris Johnson's proposals would see 12 stations shut across the capital, 520 jobs axed and 18 fire engines taken out of use. The plans include closing Southwark fire station and reducing Peckham's service from two fire engines down to one.

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