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garethbaconmp
Oct 3, 20231 min read
Let's support the Primrose Centre
I enjoyed attending the Primrose Centre’s open day on Friday to learn more about this inspirational charity. A huge thanks to Melanie,...
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garethbaconmp
Oct 1, 20231 min read
Have your say on the Orpington bus consultation
Transport for London have launched a consultation with proposed changes to Orpington bus services, so I’m encouraging all passengers to...
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garethbaconmp
Sep 29, 20232 min read
Winter vaccinations in Orpington
Winter carries with it an increased risk of serious illness for some. That’s why I’m encouraging all eligible individuals in Orpington to...
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garethbaconmp
Sep 25, 20232 min read
The Energy Bill does not create new criminal offences
Over the past week, several claims have been circulating about the Energy Bill. It has been misreported that this legislation would give...
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garethbaconmp
Sep 22, 20233 min read
The Prime Minister’s new approach to Net Zero
I fully support the Prime Minister’s energy and Net Zero reforms. The UK is a world-leader in reducing emissions. Indeed, we have cut...
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garethbaconmp
Sep 20, 20231 min read
Campaign for Orpington Travel Centre
👇 Read my open letter to Southeastern calling for Orpington Station to be designated as a regional Travel Centre. Several residents have...
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garethbaconmp
Sep 19, 20231 min read
Celebrating Orpington's Local Heroes
It was a privilege to welcome Raju Patel, Anita Nye and Kai Nye to Parliament in recognition of their incredible efforts to support the...
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garethbaconmp
Sep 15, 20233 min read
Labour's migration plans will surrender sovereignty to the EU
One of the key issues that my Orpington constituents regularly write to me about is illegal Channel crossings. I share many of their...
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garethbaconmp
Sep 12, 20232 min read
Backing Orpington Farmers
On Back British Farming Day, I pay tribute to all of the farmers in our constituency for their work to help keep the shelves stocked and...
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garethbaconmp
Sep 11, 20231 min read
My interview with TalkTV: Compliant vehicles are being fined under ULEZ expansion
It's been two weeks since Sadiq Khan introduced his ULEZ expansion to Orpington, with reports of £700,000 worth of fines being issued...
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garethbaconmp
Sep 10, 20231 min read
Nitrous Oxide to be banned
The Government will ban nitrous oxide – ‘laughing gas’ – by making it a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. This means it...
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garethbaconmp
Sep 10, 20231 min read
New CCTV and signs for Priory Gardens
Residents have reported increased anti-social behaviour and even despicable attacks on the wildlife at Priory Gardens in recent weeks. I...
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garethbaconmp
Sep 9, 20232 min read
Raising our priorities with Thames Water
I met with Thames Water this week to discuss their works around Orpington and road closure plans in Biggin Hill. Several residents...
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garethbaconmp
Sep 7, 20231 min read
My tribute to Her Late Majesty
Today we mark the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing. Alongside her beloved Prince Philip, whose legacy of the Duke of...
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Apr 14, 20233 min read
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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Mar 24, 20232 min read
Orpington says no to ULEZ expansion
Today I joined constituents in Orpington town centre to demonstrate against Sadiq Khan’s decision to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone...
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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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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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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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Dec 29, 20221 min read
My interview on TalkTV
I spoke to TalkTV's Mike Graham about why the government is right to hold firm on strikes, the future of the Conservative Party in...
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