Gareth Bacon
Sadiq Khan’s Ulez nightmare could be about to end his terrible reign
The High Court’s decision to hear the full case against Sadiq Khan’s Ulez expansion is a major blow to the mayor. He arrogantly dismissed...
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Gareth Bacon
- Mar 7, 2023
- 3 min
The hypocrisy of ULEZ-backing Hounslow council is appalling
The consequences of Sadiq Khan’s disastrous ULEZ expansion are slowly dawning on out-of-touch Labour politicians. Whilst some outer...
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Gareth Bacon
- Feb 14, 2023
- 3 min
Orpington 1st column: Delivering for Orpington
There's one issue on everyone's minds: the cost of living. We have faced a turbulent time as a nation, from a pandemic to an energy...
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Gareth Bacon
- Feb 13, 2023
- 3 min
The outrageous charade behind Sadiq Khan’s ULEZ plan
Outer Londoners aren’t buying Sadiq Khan’s lazy and misleading attempt to justify the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in...
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Gareth Bacon
- Aug 4, 2022
- 3 min
Why I am backing Liz Truss to defeat Labour, save Brexit and protect the UK
There is no higher honour or more formidable challenge than serving your country as Prime Minister. It's a near impossible job at the...
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Gareth Bacon
- Jun 7, 2022
- 4 min
Ditch Boris and get Starmer, Sturgeon and Brexit chaos
There's no time for more navel-gazing - Conservative MPs must now unite behind Boris Johnson and get on with the job. If we don't, then...
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Gareth Bacon
- Jun 1, 2022
- 4 min
The government must strengthen the powers of local authorities against rogue developers
Giving people a greater say over developments locally via “street votes” could ensure that we build suitable developments in the right...
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Gareth Bacon
- May 13, 2022
- 3 min
London needs its own Conservative Party
There is no getting away from it; these local elections were disappointing for the Conservative Party in the capital. We lost control of...
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Gareth Bacon
- Mar 11, 2022
- 4 min
End anti-UK nonsense - this is why we should be proud of Ukraine action
Vladimir Putin's abhorrent invasion of Ukraine is a tragic reminder that democracy is precious, freedom is fragile, and peace relies on...
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Gareth Bacon
- Jan 30, 2022
- 3 min
Sadiq Khan's tax plans are highway robbery for London's motorists
With household bills rising, the Mayor of London’s war on motorists threatens to push struggling families over the edge. His latest...
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Gareth Bacon
- Jun 22, 2021
- 3 min
As a sense of normality returns, let's look to the future
As summer starts, something near normality is returning to Orpington's high street. It's buzzing with people eager to get out again and...
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Gareth Bacon
- Mar 15, 2021
- 3 min
The end is in sight but we must proceed cautiously
After a year-long battle with coronavirus, the end is in sight. In a few short months, the nation will be vaccinated and liberated from...
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Gareth Bacon
- Nov 23, 2020
- 3 min
Orpington 1st column: Reopening Orpington
England’s four-week lockdown is an opportunity to drastically drive down coronavirus so Orpington can re-open and then stay open...
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Gareth Bacon
- Sep 7, 2020
- 2 min
Orpington 1st column: Bouncing Back
After months of lockdown, we must rally behind Orpington's businesses to help our local economy bounce back and protect jobs. By shopping...
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Gareth Bacon
- Jun 13, 2020
- 4 min
London's boarded up statues show Sadiq Khan has lost control of the capital's streets
Sadiq Khan is playing an irresponsible and dangerous game by establishing a new commission to tear down London's landmarks. The Mayor...
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Gareth Bacon
- May 23, 2020
- 4 min
After four years of excuses and failure, Londoners will be asking: what is the point of Sadiq Khan?
I almost feel sorry for the Labour politicians trapped in City Hall with Sadiq Khan at the helm. The Mayor expects them to be his...
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Gareth Bacon
- Feb 14, 2020
- 3 min
Orpington 1st column: A strong voice for Orpington
It’s a pleasure to write my first column for this magazine as your new Member of Parliament. I would like to thank you for placing for...
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