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ANTI-ULEZ BILL BLOCKED BY LABOUR MPs
Last week (22nd March 2024), Labour MPs filibustered in Parliament to prevent the progress of a new law that would have overturned the...
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Mar 27, 20241 min read


DRIVERS WRONGLY FINED ON THE A20
Six weeks ago, my neighbouring MPs and I wrote to the Mayor of London and TfL, asking them to urgently review the ongoing mess on the A20...
garethbaconmp
Mar 18, 20242 min read


STREET RACING ON THE A21
I have had quite a few reports in the last year of street racing taking place on the A21 by Hewitts Roundabout. It’s obviously dangerous,...
garethbaconmp
Mar 1, 20241 min read


Successful apprenticeships session at South East Colleges Orpington
Thank you to London South East Colleges Orpington campus for hosting an excellent apprenticeships session. Students took part in CV and...
garethbaconmp
Feb 14, 20241 min read


MAKING THE A21 SEVENOAKS ROAD SAFER
If you are familiar with this part of the A21, you will have noticed that you can no longer turn right into Sevenoaks Road. This was an...
garethbaconmp
Feb 8, 20241 min read


National Insurance is cut from 12% to 10%
This month has seen National Insurance cut from 12% to 10% — a tax cut benefitting 27 million working people. I will be pushing for...
garethbaconmp
Jan 29, 20241 min read


Pure Gym reopening
It was really good to recently reopen Pure Gym in the Walnuts Shopping Centre, following their half a million pound refurbishment. The...
garethbaconmp
Dec 1, 20231 min read


Keeping UK sovereignty in pandemic negotiations
As a member state of the World Health Organisation, we are actively negotiating an agreement with our international partners to...
garethbaconmp
Nov 30, 20231 min read


Constituency ticket offices to remain open
Following the public consultation undertaken by Southeastern and London TravelWatch, it has been decided that the Chelsfield and...
garethbaconmp
Nov 4, 20232 min read


Patrolling with Orpington Town Team
I was very pleased to meet local police commanders and officers recently. This was a chance for me to directly hear about their...
garethbaconmp
Nov 3, 20232 min read


It All Adds Up
With the recent drop in temperatures and winter fast approaching, I know that many people in the constituency will be concerned about...
garethbaconmp
Oct 26, 20231 min read


The Metropolitan Police must protect British Jews
Protests in London have seen calls for jihad against British Jews, but the Metropolitan Police have stood by such disgusting and...
garethbaconmp
Oct 24, 20231 min read


Orpington 1st column: The road ahead for Orpington
I have written before in this magazine about my opposition to the Mayor’s decision to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone [ULEZ],...
garethbaconmp
Oct 19, 20234 min read


Barclays' Orpington branch closure
I recently met with representatives from Barclays to discuss residents’ concerns over the Orpington branch closing on 1st December. It is...
garethbaconmp
Oct 18, 20231 min read


Roundtable with Orpington businesses
It was good to speak with businesses and stakeholders last week about their local priorities. Many thanks to Chris Travers and the team...
garethbaconmp
Oct 5, 20231 min read


Let's support the Primrose Centre
I enjoyed attending the Primrose Centre’s open day on Friday to learn more about this inspirational charity. A huge thanks to Melanie,...
garethbaconmp
Oct 3, 20231 min read


Have your say on the Orpington bus consultation
Transport for London have launched a consultation with proposed changes to Orpington bus services, so I’m encouraging all passengers to...
garethbaconmp
Oct 1, 20231 min read


Winter vaccinations in Orpington
Winter carries with it an increased risk of serious illness for some. That’s why I’m encouraging all eligible individuals in Orpington to...
garethbaconmp
Sep 29, 20232 min read


The Energy Bill does not create new criminal offences
Over the past week, several claims have been circulating about the Energy Bill. It has been misreported that this legislation would give...
garethbaconmp
Sep 25, 20232 min read


The Prime Minister’s new approach to Net Zero
I fully support the Prime Minister’s energy and Net Zero reforms. The UK is a world-leader in reducing emissions. Indeed, we have cut...
garethbaconmp
Sep 22, 20233 min read
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