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Tackling the Energy Crisis

I very much welcomed the package of measures announced by the Government in the House of Commons last week to ease the impact of the cost of living crisis.  Like so many people, I have become increasingly concerned about this issue and the very real effect it will have on normal families across t

Cladding on local buildings

I am delighted by the government’s recent moves to bring in new legislation which will protect leaseholders and took part in the bill’s debate.  It aims to pick up the costs of all building safety defects, not just combustible cladding, after changes brought in following the ghastly Grenfell Towe

Vaccine Passports

I have received many letters and emails this week from my constituents in Beckenham expressing their concern over the possible introduction of vaccine passports in response to the new Omicron variant of the ghastly coronavirus.

Crossing the Channel Illegally

A tragedy occurred in the English Channel last week when 27 migrants died after the craft they were sailing in capsized.

Action Against Insulate Britain

I know most people will be delighted by the news that the Government will bring forward plans this week to deal decisively with the disgraceful activities of the climate activist group, Insulate Britain, who have brought chaos to our motorway and road network in recent weeks.

Coronavirus Boosters are Essential

I urge everybody who is eligible for the vaccine booster to come forward and get jabbed at one of the many vaccination centres run by the National Health Service up and down the country.

The Budget

The major political event of the last week was the budget set out by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, before a packed House of Commons.

The Conservative Party Conference

The Conservative Party Conference is ongoing in Manchester at the moment.  Here ministers will take centre stage to set out their vision to the British people on tackling the big challenges we face going forwards.

Reforming Social Care

How to reform the funding of social care in this country has bedevilled governments of both main parties for the past two decades.  

E Scooters

Electric scooters are becoming a dangerous menace on our roads and streets and the Government should think very carefully before making any further moves to relax the rules around their use.