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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...

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...

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...

Congratulations, Liz Truss

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

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...

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...

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...

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...