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
Concerns regarding the Education for the 21st Century (E21C) Trust 14th December 2018 In recent weeks a number of residents have contacted me to raise their various concerns regarding E21C, a local multi-academy trust of which five schools in... Local News
Bromley secures £9m for new health and wellbeing centre 13th December 2018 I am absolutely delighted to have received confirmation that the Department for Health and Social Care is making in excess of £9 million available for a new... Local News
Why I’m backing Andrew Boff for Mayor 24th September 2018 At 5pm on Wednesday the ballot closes for Conservative Party members to choose who they want to fight the 2020 London Mayoral election. The need for a strong... Opinions
Bromley Town Masterplan 10th September 2018 Over recent weeks a number of residents have contacted me regarding the ongoing consultation on the Bromley town masterplan. I can certainly understand the... Local News
Bullers Wood School for Boys granted temporary permission at 1 Westmoreland Road 30th August 2018 I am delighted by today’s news that Bullers Wood School for Boys has been granted permission to temporarily use the site at 1 Westmoreland Road. This is a... Local News
Update – Brexit votes and the way forward 25th July 2018 Following a number of significant votes last week on the Trade Bill and Taxation (Cross-Border Trade) Bill, I feel it is important, as ever, to explain to... Opinions
Update – EU negotiations 5th July 2018 Following my last update on 14 June, I have continued to work constructively with colleagues, whatever their views, both in the Government and on the... Opinions
Update: EU (Withdrawal) Bill - Lords' amendments 14th June 2018 Now that the House of Commons is considering the Lords’ amendments to the EU (Withdrawal) Bill, I intend to post a series of detailed updates on my website to... Westminster News
Update – Thameslink and Southeastern timetable changes 6th June 2018 As someone who travels from Chislehurst to Westminster every day using our local rail services, I am only too aware how busy and unpleasant the commute can... Local News