National Insurance and the Health and Social Care Levy Friday, 10 September, 2021 The Government’s recent announcement to increase National Insurance contributions by 1.25% to fund improvements in social care has, I know, been met with both interest and, from some, real concern as to how these proposals will impact them and their loved ones. Parliament voted on this measure on Wednesday and I think it is important to set out my thoughts in detail to make clear my position. I am... Opinions
Voter ID 7th September 2021 A number of residents have recently contacted me about proposals to require voter ID at future elections. While I understand that these plans have caused... Opinions
Our withdrawal from Afghanistan 23rd August 2021 It is impossible not to feel appalled and ashamed by the shocking events all of us have seen in Afghanistan. My office has been taking up a large number of... Westminster News
Boundary Commission proposals 29th July 2021 Many constituents have recently contacted me about the Boundary Commission for England’s proposals for parliamentary constituencies which have been put forward... Local News
Thames Water update 2nd July 2021 Directly or indirectly, either through a loss of service or as a result of disruption caused by repairs, most of us in Bromley and Chislehurst will have... Local News
COVID-19 regulations and the Coronavirus Act 26th March 2021 Over the last twelve months I have consistently advocated a proportionate, evidence-based response to the virus, supporting targeted measures when they are... Westminster News
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill 18th March 2021 A large number of residents have recently contacted me regarding the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts (PCSC) Bill, which was debated in the House of Commons... Westminster News
Vaccine update 16th February 2021 Following the weekend’s brilliant news that England and Wales had reached the significant milestone of offering a vaccine to everyone in the top four priority... Local News
Vaccine update 27th January 2021 A large number of residents have contacted me in recent weeks suggesting various locations as possible vaccination hubs. While I certainly want to see more... Local News
Royal Mail update 22nd January 2021 I know many residents across Bromley have been experiencing an intermittent postal service throughout the pandemic, with prolonged gaps in deliveries in some... Local News
