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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


Gareth Bacon MP's objection to the Walnut Centre planning application
Today, I have written to Bromley Council to oppose the Areli Real Estate planning application to redevelop the Walnut Centre in...

Gareth Bacon
Feb 21, 20223 min read


Sadiq Khan's tax plans are highway robbery for London's motorists
With household bills rising, the Mayor of London’s war on motorists threatens to push struggling families over the edge. His latest...

Gareth Bacon
Jan 30, 20223 min read


Orpington Vaccine Update - 30 January
Get your jab now if you haven't got your vaccine or booster. It will protect you, your family and your community - and help keep our...

Gareth Bacon
Jan 30, 20221 min read


Orpington Vaccine Update - 15 January
I want to start this update by saying a huge thank you to the Orpington Health and Wellbeing Centre, which administered its 100,000...

Gareth Bacon
Jan 15, 20222 min read


Sadiq Khan told to drop cannabis police trial
Together with colleagues, I have written to the Mayor urging him to drop his scheme to effectively decriminalise cannabis in parts of...

Gareth Bacon
Jan 12, 20222 min read


Survey: Walnuts Centre Regeneration
I want to hear your thoughts about the proposed regeneration of the Walnuts Shopping Centre. If approved, the developers say the £500...

Gareth Bacon
Jan 10, 20221 min read


New support for Orpington businesses most impacted by Omicron
The Chancellor has unveiled new support for businesses to help them get through the difficulties caused by the Omicron variant. Local...

Gareth Bacon
Dec 21, 20211 min read


Statement on temporary Omicron measures
Today, I will be voting in favour of the Government’s plan to slow down the spread of the Omicron variant to give scientists and the NHS...

Gareth Bacon
Dec 14, 20213 min read


Orpington Vaccine Update - 13 December
As the Omicron variant continues to spread, the Prime Minister has set a target to offer booster vaccines to all adults who want one by...

Gareth Bacon
Dec 13, 20212 min read


51 Conservative politicians demand Sadiq Khan drops boundary charge plan
Together with 50 other Conservative politicians, I signed a letter to Sadiq Khan calling on him to scrap his boundary charge proposal....

Gareth Bacon
Dec 6, 20211 min read


Orpington Vaccine Update - 29 November
As we head into the trickier winter months, I wanted to update you on the strength of Orpington's vaccine shield, which will protect our...

Gareth Bacon
Nov 29, 20212 min read
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