Sticking to the Plan Wednesday, 6 March, 2024 Today the Chancellor announced the Spring Budget which is a prudent and responsible budget for long-term growth, setting out the Government’s plan to grow the economy and build a brighter future. Because we stuck to our plan and more than halved inflation, we have been able to cut taxes for 27 million working people, saving the average worker on £35,000 up to £450 a year in the Autumn Statement... Local News
Consultation on night flight restrictions 28th February 2017 Since 12 January the Government has been consulting on what restrictions should be imposed at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted to limit night time flights and the... Local News
The Government’s Business Rates Revaluation 27th February 2017 As has widely been discussed in the press, all businesses in England will soon start receiving rates bills based on a new valuation of their premises, something... Westminster News
New Clause 110 of the EU Notification of Withdrawal Bill 9th February 2017 Following the update I posted on my website last Friday, I wanted to provide local residents with an explanation as to why I voted against the Government on... Westminster News
The triggering of Article 50 3rd February 2017 Throughout my political career I have been a strong supporter of Britain remaining in the EU. One of the first votes I cast in my early twenties was for us to... Westminster News
Statement on the Government's failure to transfer metro services to Transport for London 7th December 2016 Bromley and Chislehurst is quintessential commuter-land. A very high percentage of its population travels up to London to earn its daily crust, and with no... Westminster News
Rail update 1st December 2016 Commuting from Chislehurst, I am only too familiar with the problems residents continue to experience when travelling by rail. I suffer the same inadequate... Local News
The Boundary Review 30th September 2016 As you may have seen on the news, the Boundary Commission has recently released its proposals for the 2018 Boundary Review. A number of residents have contacted... Westminster News
Breakthrough achieved at Waste 4 Fuel site 1st September 2016 As you may have seen on the local news in recent days, an agreement has been reached to clear the terrible rubbish mound at the Waste 4 Fuel site on Cornwall... Local News
Porcupine Pub site cleared following occupation by travellers 26th August 2016 The vacant Porcupine Pub site in Mottingham has now been cleared following its illegal occupation by travellers on Monday night. Many local residents contacted... Local News