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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...

Gareth Bacon
Mar 7, 20233 min read


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...

Gareth Bacon
Feb 14, 20233 min read


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...

Gareth Bacon
Feb 13, 20233 min read


My interview on TalkTV
I spoke to TalkTV's Mike Graham about why the government is right to hold firm on strikes, the future of the Conservative Party in...

Gareth Bacon
Dec 29, 20221 min read


Anti-car Sadiq Khan is destroying London
Sadiq Khan’s latest plan to make it harder to drive should worry us all. It’s the worst assault on motorists we’ve ever seen. The London...

Gareth Bacon
Dec 27, 20223 min read


My speech on why ULEZ expansion is a cash grab
In Parliament today, I spoke during a Westminster Hall Debate about why the Mayor of London's plan to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone...

Gareth Bacon
Dec 20, 20221 min read


My statement on new plan to tackle illegal immigration
I welcome the measures the Prime Minister unveiled today to tackle illegal immigration. Until we swiftly remove them, people will...

Gareth Bacon
Dec 13, 20221 min read


Southeastern's new timetable
On Monday, 11 December, Southeastern is changing its timetable, impacting train services from Orpington, St Mary Cray, Petts Wood and...

Gareth Bacon
Dec 10, 20221 min read


My interview on TalkTV
I spoke to Mike Graham on TalkTV today about why the Mayor of London's plan to expand ULEZ across Greater London is a cash grab at a time...

Gareth Bacon
Dec 6, 20221 min read


What the parliamentary boundary review means for Biggin Hill
What the boundary review means for you The Boundary Commission has unveiled its revised proposals for parliamentary constituencies across...

Gareth Bacon
Nov 15, 20223 min read


Permanent court injunction at Wheatsheaf Hill to block illegal development
At long last, I am pleased to announce that a permanent injunction has now been granted to stop the illegal development at Wheatsheaf...

Gareth Bacon
Nov 14, 20221 min read


My statement on recent political and economic events
I wanted to share my thoughts with you about the political and economic events yesterday and over the weekend. As a Conservative, I...

Gareth Bacon
Oct 18, 20223 min read


My interview on BBC Politics London
I spoke to BBC Politics London last week about why we can't carry on with sky-high bills, taxes and inflation. The government's action to...

Gareth Bacon
Oct 10, 20221 min read


How the Chancellor's plan for economic growth will deliver for Orpington
Since the Chancellor of the Exchequer's speech outlining the government's plan to cut taxes and promote economic growth, there has been...

Gareth Bacon
Oct 1, 20222 min read


Shielding Orpington from the energy crisis
Today the Energy Price Guarantee came into force to protect you, your family and your businesses from the gas crisis. The guarantee means...

Gareth Bacon
Oct 1, 20222 min read


My statement on the Chancellor's plan for economic growth
We need a thriving and growing economy to pay for excellent public services and build a more prosperous nation, improving people’s...

Gareth Bacon
Sep 22, 20221 min read


Orpington mourns Elizabeth the Great
Throughout our long history, the United Kingdom has known no greater leader and loyal servant than Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. At the...

Gareth Bacon
Sep 9, 20222 min read


Thank you, Boris Johnson
This morning I joined the Prime Minister and watched his final speech from outside Number 10 with his family, friends, team, and...

Gareth Bacon
Sep 5, 20221 min read


Congratulations, Liz Truss
This evening Prime Minister Liz Truss laid out the three priorities of her new Conservative Government as she stepped into Downing...

Gareth Bacon
Sep 5, 20221 min read


My statement on Liz Truss's election as Leader of the Conservative Party
I'm delighted that Liz Truss was elected Leader of the Conservative Party today. Rishi Sunak should be proud of his campaign and time in...

Gareth Bacon
Sep 4, 20221 min read
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