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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


My interview on GB News
Last night on GB News, I spoke to Nigel Farage about why I'm supporting Liz Truss, the energy crisis and illegal immigration. With the...

Gareth Bacon
Aug 8, 20221 min read


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...

Gareth Bacon
Aug 3, 20223 min read


11,736 people sign Orpington MP's petition to stop ULEZ
Today I have written to the Mayor of London, urging him to stop his plan to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) across Greater...

Gareth Bacon
Jul 26, 20222 min read


Statement on the Prime Minister’s resignation as Leader of the Conservative Party
I have loyally supported Boris Johnson for many years since I was elected as a London Assembly Member the same day he became Mayor of...

Gareth Bacon
Jul 7, 20222 min read


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...

Gareth Bacon
Jun 7, 20224 min read


Statement on confidence vote
Tonight I supported Boris Johnson in the Conservative Party's confidence vote. I did so because I continue to believe that he is the best...

Gareth Bacon
Jun 6, 20222 min read


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...

Gareth Bacon
May 31, 20224 min read


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...

Gareth Bacon
May 13, 20223 min read


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...

Gareth Bacon
Mar 11, 20224 min read
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