Register your interest in becoming a Bromley councillor Sunday, 22 September, 2024 Bromley is a great borough to live in When we're out canvassing we ask people whether they think this is a great place to live - we get a resounding positive answer. Our streets are clean and green, the parks are well looked after, local services work well and our council tax is reasonable compared with other parts of outer London. This is because we have great local Conservative councillors who... ArticlesLocal News
Biodiversity along the River Cray 5th November 2019 The Cray Forum is a fantastic platform for residents living in the Crays. Their community events are a real force for good, and I was delighted to join their... ArticlesLocal News
Rail Update 5th November 2019 Given a number of recent developments, including meetings with both the Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, and the Managing Director of Southeastern, David... ArticlesLocal News
Concerns regarding recent anti-social behaviour at Conquest House 23rd October 2019 Over the last couple of days a number of residents have contacted me regarding Conquest House on Elmfield Road. I am very aware of the anti-social behaviour far... ArticlesLocal News
Today's Brexit vote 19th October 2019 I campaigned to remain in the EU but I accept that our side lost the referendum. I continue to believe that a ‘no-deal’ outcome would be harmful to this country... ArticlesEuropean NewsLocal News
Prorogation of Parliament 30th August 2019 Many people have contacted me about the prorogation of Parliament. Whilst I recognise that the decision is controversial, it is not, I believe, unlawful or... ArticlesEuropean NewsLocal News
The Time is Now lobby on climate change 1st July 2019 Last week I was pleased to be able to meet with everyone who took the time to travel up from Bromley as part of ‘The Time is Now’ lobby. Climate change... ArticlesEuropean NewsLocal News
Objection to Lidl’s latest plans for the Porcupine 25th June 2019 As many residents in Mottingham will already be aware, Lidl has recently submitted revised plans for the Porcupine site on Mottingham Road. Along with our... ArticlesLocal News
Major breakthrough achieved for Northpoint residents 9th May 2019 I am delighted by today’s announcement that around £200 million will be made available to overhaul dangerous cladding on privately owned residential tower... ArticlesLocal News
Brexit update - 29.03.19 29th March 2019 Today’s result is particularly disappointing. I voted again for the Prime Minister’s deal for an orderly Brexit that respects the referendum result and... ArticlesEuropean NewsLocal News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News