Oct 22, 2020Statement on Free School MealsSome constituents have asked me to explain the Labour motion yesterday on free school meals during non-school time. It is important to...
Oct 21, 2020New Tier 2 business support for OrpingtonI've been lobbying for more business support for Orpington after Tier 2 restrictions were imposed on us. And I am pleased to say that...
Oct 19, 2020We can't let anti-British activists divide usAs a member of the Backbench Business Committee, I was pleased to support the debate on Black History Month in the House of Commons in...
Oct 14, 2020Orpington moved to 'High' Tier Today London, including the London Borough of Bromley, has been moved into the High Tier of local alerts. This means that new...
Oct 13, 2020We need a local approach, not London-wideGreater London is too large and diverse to be treated as one place under local lockdown rules. Boroughs, like Bromley, shouldn't be...
Oct 12, 2020New tiered local lockdown systemToday Parliament will be debating and voting on the new three-tiered local lockdown system the Prime Minister outlined yesterday. This...
Oct 8, 2020Proposed housing algorithm puts Orpington at riskIn Westminster I urged the Government to reconsider the proposal to imposal local housing targets which in Bromley's case are simply...
Sep 28, 2020Survey results: should the TV licence fee be abolished? For the past three weeks, I have been running a survey to hear your thoughts on the BBC and TV licence fee. With more than 800 responses,...
Sep 6, 2020Orpington 1st column: Bouncing BackAfter months of lockdown, we must rally behind Orpington's businesses to help our local economy bounce back and protect jobs. By shopping...
Jul 22, 2020Meet Orpington's Local Heroes Across the Orpington constituency, so many people have stepped up and volunteered to help others during the coronavirus crisis. Thank you...
Jul 13, 2020New intelligence cell to crack down on illegal Channel crossingsWelcome to my latest update on the UK and France's efforts to tackle illegal Channel crossings. Over the weekend, a shocking number of...
Jul 8, 2020How Orpington Will Benefit From Rishi Sunak's Plan For JobsToday the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak MP set out an ambitious plan to protect, support and create jobs which will help...
Jun 23, 2020Orpington schools to receive £1.3 million boost after MP pushed for fairer fundingSchools in the Orpington constituency will receive a £1.3 million funding boost after Gareth Bacon MP raised concerns about historic...
Jun 23, 2020Orpington MP calls for constituents to nominate local heroesOrpington's MP Gareth Bacon has called for constituents to nominate local heroes who have stepped up during the coronavirus crisis so...
Jun 15, 2020Orpington retail reopensToday non-essential shops can reopen in Orpington, once they are COVID-19 secure and can show customers will be kept safe. At beginning...