Gareth Bacon
Sadiq Khan’s Ulez nightmare could be about to end his terrible reign
The High Court’s decision to hear the full case against Sadiq Khan’s Ulez expansion is a major blow to the mayor. He arrogantly dismissed...
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Gareth Bacon
Mar 7, 20233 min read
The hypocrisy of ULEZ-backing Hounslow council is appalling
The consequences of Sadiq Khan’s disastrous ULEZ expansion are slowly dawning on out-of-touch Labour politicians. Whilst some outer...
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Gareth Bacon
Feb 14, 20233 min read
Orpington 1st column: Delivering for Orpington
There's one issue on everyone's minds: the cost of living. We have faced a turbulent time as a nation, from a pandemic to an energy...
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Gareth Bacon
Feb 13, 20233 min read
The outrageous charade behind Sadiq Khan’s ULEZ plan
Outer Londoners aren’t buying Sadiq Khan’s lazy and misleading attempt to justify the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in...
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Gareth Bacon
Aug 3, 20223 min read
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...
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Gareth Bacon
Jun 7, 20224 min read
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...
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Gareth Bacon
May 31, 20224 min read
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...
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Gareth Bacon
May 13, 20223 min read
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...
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Gareth Bacon
Mar 11, 20224 min read
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...
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Gareth Bacon
Jan 30, 20223 min read
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...
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Gareth Bacon
Jun 21, 20213 min read
As a sense of normality returns, let's look to the future
As summer starts, something near normality is returning to Orpington's high street. It's buzzing with people eager to get out again and...
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Gareth Bacon
Mar 15, 20213 min read
The end is in sight but we must proceed cautiously
After a year-long battle with coronavirus, the end is in sight. In a few short months, the nation will be vaccinated and liberated from...
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Gareth Bacon
Nov 23, 20203 min read
Orpington 1st column: Reopening Orpington
England’s four-week lockdown is an opportunity to drastically drive down coronavirus so Orpington can re-open and then stay open...
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Gareth Bacon
Sep 6, 20202 min read
Orpington 1st column: Bouncing Back
After months of lockdown, we must rally behind Orpington's businesses to help our local economy bounce back and protect jobs. By shopping...
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Gareth Bacon
Jun 13, 20204 min read
London's boarded up statues show Sadiq Khan has lost control of the capital's streets
Sadiq Khan is playing an irresponsible and dangerous game by establishing a new commission to tear down London's landmarks. The Mayor...
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Gareth Bacon
May 23, 20204 min read
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...
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Gareth Bacon
Feb 14, 20203 min read
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...
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