News | Gareth Bacon

The Prime Minister’s new approach to Net Zero

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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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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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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...

Labour's migration plans will surrender sovereignty to the EU

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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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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...

My interview with TalkTV: Compliant vehicles are being fined under ULEZ expansion

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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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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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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...

Raising our priorities with Thames Water

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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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 27, 20223 min read

Anti-car Sadiq Khan is destroying London

Sadiq Khan’s latest plan to make it harder to drive should worry us all. It’s the worst assault on motorists we’ve ever seen. The London...

Dec 20, 20221 min read

My speech on why ULEZ expansion is a cash grab

In Parliament today, I spoke during a Westminster Hall Debate about why the Mayor of London's plan to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone...

Dec 13, 20221 min read

My statement on new plan to tackle illegal immigration

I welcome the measures the Prime Minister unveiled today to tackle illegal immigration. Until we swiftly remove them, people will...

Dec 10, 20221 min read

Southeastern's new timetable

On Monday, 11 December, Southeastern is changing its timetable, impacting train services from Orpington, St Mary Cray, Petts Wood and...