News | Gareth Bacon MP

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...