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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...

Gareth Bacon
May 23, 20204 min read


Latest Coronavirus Update: Step One Of Easing The Lockdown
Today (Wednesday 13th May) step one of the Government's plan to ease the lockdown comes into force. Here's what it means for you: 1) Stay...

Gareth Bacon
May 12, 20202 min read


Orpington Transport | Coronavirus Update
The NHS is advising people only to use public transport for essential journeys to stop the spread of coronavirus. It's important that we...

Gareth Bacon
Mar 22, 20202 min read


Orpington Supermarket Opening Times | Coronavirus Update
Many people are worried about access to food due to the coronavirus outbreak. There is no shortage of food - the challenge supermarkets...

Gareth Bacon
Mar 22, 20203 min read


Government Orders Sadiq Khan To Fix Disastrous London Plan
The Government has stepped in to stop Sadiq Khan’s damaging London Plan which threatened the green belt, de-prioritised family homes, and...

Gareth Bacon
Mar 13, 20202 min read


How Orpington Will Benefit From Budget 2020
Orpington and the surrounding villages are set to benefit from the Government’s 2020 Budget which will help hard-working families, boost...

Gareth Bacon
Mar 11, 20202 min read


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...

Gareth Bacon
Feb 14, 20203 min read


MPs approve law to stop the early release of terrorists
MPs passed emergency legislation today to stop the early release of terrorist offenders in a fast-tracked voting session in the House of...

Gareth Bacon
Feb 12, 20201 min read


WATCH Orpington's new MP Gareth Bacon deliver his maiden speech in Parliament
Orpington’s new Member of Parliament Gareth Bacon made his maiden speech today in the House of Commons pledging to be a strong voice for...

Gareth Bacon
Feb 5, 20202 min read


Congratulations to Orpington’s primary schools for excellent Key Stage 2 results
Eleven primary schools across the Orpington constituency saw their Key Stage 2 results rise last year thanks to the hard work of their...

Gareth Bacon
Jan 31, 20201 min read


Gareth Bacon votes to guarantee £33.9 billion NHS funding boost
Orpington’s MP Gareth Bacon voted this week to enshrine the government’s pledge in law to inject an extra £33.9 billion into the NHS each...

Gareth Bacon
Jan 27, 20201 min read


Orpington to benefit from biggest policing boost in decade
The government has announced the biggest funding increase for policing across the country in a decade. Orpington is set to benefit from...

Gareth Bacon
Jan 25, 20201 min read


Gareth Bacon to stand down as a Bexley Councillor and London Assembly Member to focus on Orpington
New MP Gareth Bacon is to step down from Bexley Council and the London Assembly to focus on delivering for Orpington. A by-election will...

Gareth Bacon
Jan 11, 20201 min read


Boris’ Brexit Deal passes final House of Commons hurdle
Orpington’s MP Gareth Bacon cast his last vote to get Brexit done today to ensure the UK leaves the EU on the 31 January. The Withdrawal...

Gareth Bacon
Jan 9, 20201 min read


New Orpington MP Gareth Bacon votes to get Brexit done
Orpington’s new MP, Gareth Bacon, cast his first vote today in the House of Commons to get Brexit done and ensure the UK leaves the EU on...

Gareth Bacon
Dec 20, 20191 min read


Gareth Bacon elected as the MP for Orpington
Gareth Bacon was elected as the new Member of Parliament for Orpington today with 63.4% of the vote, the highest Conservative vote share...

Gareth Bacon
Dec 13, 20191 min read
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