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New Tier 2 business support for Orpington
I've been lobbying for more business support for Orpington after Tier 2 restrictions were imposed on us. And I am pleased to say that...

Gareth Bacon
Oct 21, 20202 min read


We can't let anti-British activists divide us
As a member of the Backbench Business Committee, I was pleased to support the debate on Black History Month in the House of Commons in...

Gareth Bacon
Oct 19, 20201 min read


Orpington moved to 'High' Tier
Today London, including the London Borough of Bromley, has been moved into the High Tier of local alerts. This means that new...

Gareth Bacon
Oct 14, 20201 min read


We need a local approach, not London-wide
Greater London is too large and diverse to be treated as one place under local lockdown rules. Boroughs, like Bromley, shouldn't be...

Gareth Bacon
Oct 13, 20201 min read


New tiered local lockdown system
Today Parliament will be debating and voting on the new three-tiered local lockdown system the Prime Minister outlined yesterday. This...

Gareth Bacon
Oct 12, 20202 min read


Proposed housing algorithm puts Orpington at risk
In Westminster I urged the Government to reconsider the proposal to imposal local housing targets which in Bromley's case are simply...

Gareth Bacon
Oct 8, 20201 min read


Survey results: should the TV licence fee be abolished?
For the past three weeks, I have been running a survey to hear your thoughts on the BBC and TV licence fee. With more than 800 responses,...

Gareth Bacon
Sep 28, 20203 min read


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...

Gareth Bacon
Sep 6, 20202 min read


Meet Orpington's Local Heroes
Across the Orpington constituency, so many people have stepped up and volunteered to help others during the coronavirus crisis. Thank you...

Gareth Bacon
Jul 22, 20204 min read


New intelligence cell to crack down on illegal Channel crossings
Welcome to my latest update on the UK and France's efforts to tackle illegal Channel crossings. Over the weekend, a shocking number of...

Gareth Bacon
Jul 13, 20202 min read


How Orpington Will Benefit From Rishi Sunak's Plan For Jobs
Today the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak MP set out an ambitious plan to protect, support and create jobs which will help...

Gareth Bacon
Jul 8, 20202 min read


Orpington schools to receive £1.3 million boost after MP pushed for fairer funding
Schools in the Orpington constituency will receive a £1.3 million funding boost after Gareth Bacon MP raised concerns about historic...

Gareth Bacon
Jun 23, 20202 min read


Orpington MP calls for constituents to nominate local heroes
Orpington's MP Gareth Bacon has called for constituents to nominate local heroes who have stepped up during the coronavirus crisis so...

Gareth Bacon
Jun 23, 20201 min read


Orpington retail reopens
Today non-essential shops can reopen in Orpington, once they are COVID-19 secure and can show customers will be kept safe. At beginning...

Gareth Bacon
Jun 15, 20201 min read


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...

Gareth Bacon
Jun 13, 20204 min read


Violence and lawlessness does nothing to further the cause of equality.
I am appalled by the scenes of violence, lawlessness, and desecration we've witnessed over the weekend. The death of George Floyd in the...

Gareth Bacon
Jun 8, 20201 min read


Illegal migrant crossings at Dover
In the past few weeks, I have received a growing number of emails and messages regarding the illegal migrant crossings at Dover. I share...

Gareth Bacon
May 28, 20202 min read


Timeline for Orpington schools to partially reopen
The government is confident that the country will be able to move to step two of its plan to reopen society on the 1st June. A final...

Gareth Bacon
May 27, 20203 min read


Timeline for Orpington retail to reopen in June
On Monday, the Prime Minister set out a timetable for retail to reopen in June. This will allow non-essential shops to reopen in...

Gareth Bacon
May 26, 20202 min read


Statement on Dominic Cummings
Over the weekend, I have received a large number of emails and messages about Dominic Cummings' decision to drive to Durham at the end of...

Gareth Bacon
May 25, 20206 min read
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