This week, the government’s rise in Employer’s National Insurance comes into effect. It will hurt care homes like my constituent Ash’s....

Last week, the Chancellor had an opportunity to do the right thing and reverse her jobs tax in her emergency Budget. Regrettably, she did...

The rise in Employer’s National Insurance takes effect from April and many local businesses in Orpington will be forced to either raise...

We have the third largest aviation industry in the world. It is vital to our economy, connecting us as an island nation to the rest of...

I visited a family run farm at Kevington Hall in Orpington — and spoke to farmers Jonathan and Tim about the impact that the government’s...

It has now been over a year since I along with neighbouring MPs Laura Trott and Louie French first wrote to the Mayor of London about...

You may remember that TfL introduced temporary speed restrictions on the A20 eastbound near Sidcup last year, while they were undertaking...

The Chancellor appears to be losing her grip on the public finances fast. In just the past few days, we have seen long term government...

Land Improvement Holdings have begun an exercise with local people, showcasing a housing development they would like to undertake in St...

I visited one of our local farms, Down Court Farm, and spoke to owners Russell and John about the government’s family farm tax. They are...

I have written to the Civil Aviation Authority on the matter of noise pollution from flights in and out of Biggin Hill Airport — this...

The Assisted Dying Bill passed its Second Reading in Parliament today. After studying it closely and speaking to experts and families, I...

I recently wrote to the Home Office asking them to consider introducing a licensing scheme for hand-held catapults, which are regrettably...

The government’s Budget last week was a Budget of broken promises that will damage working people. Here is my response to it in Parliament.

In its first Budget, the new government has raised taxes by a record, mind blowing £40 billion. This will hit workers, businesses,...

The government’s Employment Rights Bill has recently passed its second reading. It contains a series of measures that will be bad for...

ASLEF and the RMT have announced more strikes on the Tube network this month. This will keep happening for as long as the unions know...

I’ve received reports of people using catapults to try and kill or maim animals in Priory Gardens. This is a horrific crime and we need...

I, and neighbouring MP Peter Fortune, have submitted a joint response to the government over their proposed housing targets and planning...

While pensioners are being punished this winter, the unions are getting bumper deals. Despite the government offering a ‘no strings’...