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Timeline for Orpington schools to partially reopen

The government is confident that the country will be able to move to step two of its plan to reopen society on the 1st June. A final...

Timeline for Orpington retail to reopen in June

On Monday, the Prime Minister set out a timetable for retail to reopen in June. This will allow non-essential shops to reopen in...

Statement on Dominic Cummings

Over the weekend, I have received a large number of emails and messages about Dominic Cummings' decision to drive to Durham at the end of...

After four years of excuses and failure, Londoners will be asking: what is the point of Sadiq Khan?

I almost feel sorry for the Labour politicians trapped in City Hall with Sadiq Khan at the helm. The Mayor expects them to be his...

Latest Coronavirus Update: Step One Of Easing The Lockdown

Today (Wednesday 13th May) step one of the Government's plan to ease the lockdown comes into force. Here's what it means for you: 1) Stay...

Orpington Transport | Coronavirus Update

The NHS is advising people only to use public transport for essential journeys to stop the spread of coronavirus. It's important that we...

Orpington Supermarket Opening Times | Coronavirus Update

Many people are worried about access to food due to the coronavirus outbreak. There is no shortage of food - the challenge supermarkets...

Government Orders Sadiq Khan To Fix Disastrous London Plan

The Government has stepped in to stop Sadiq Khan’s damaging London Plan which threatened the green belt, de-prioritised family homes, and...

How Orpington Will Benefit From Budget 2020

Orpington and the surrounding villages are set to benefit from the Government’s 2020 Budget which will help hard-working families, boost...

Orpington 1st column: A strong voice for Orpington

It’s a pleasure to write my first column for this magazine as your new Member of Parliament. I would like to thank you for placing for...

MPs approve law to stop the early release of terrorists

MPs passed emergency legislation today to stop the early release of terrorist offenders in a fast-tracked voting session in the House of...

WATCH Orpington's new MP Gareth Bacon deliver his maiden speech in Parliament

Orpington’s new Member of Parliament Gareth Bacon made his maiden speech today in the House of Commons pledging to be a strong voice for...

Congratulations to Orpington’s primary schools for excellent Key Stage 2 results

Eleven primary schools across the Orpington constituency saw their Key Stage 2 results rise last year thanks to the hard work of their...

Gareth Bacon votes to guarantee £33.9 billion NHS funding boost

Orpington’s MP Gareth Bacon voted this week to enshrine the government’s pledge in law to inject an extra £33.9 billion into the NHS each...

Orpington to benefit from biggest policing boost in decade

The government has announced the biggest funding increase for policing across the country in a decade. Orpington is set to benefit from...