Julia Lopez, the Member of Parliament for Hornchurch & Upminster once again lobbied the Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, to provide the much-needed funding required for the redevelopment of the Queen's Hospital A&E department. Watch the video above to find out more 🔊

Julia immediately followed-up on this question by writing to Karin Smyth MP, Minister of State for Health, pressing her for an update on the department's consideration of the project and confirmation as to when a funding decision can be expected. You can read the full text of that letter below.