News | Gareth Bacon

Gareth Bacon

Dec 6, 20221 min read

My interview on TalkTV

I spoke to Mike Graham on TalkTV today about why the Mayor of London's plan to expand ULEZ across Greater London is a cash grab at a time...

What the parliamentary boundary review means for Biggin Hill

Gareth Bacon

Nov 15, 20223 min read

What the parliamentary boundary review means for Biggin Hill

What the boundary review means for you The Boundary Commission has unveiled its revised proposals for parliamentary constituencies across...

Permanent court injunction at Wheatsheaf Hill to block illegal development

Gareth Bacon

Nov 14, 20221 min read

Permanent court injunction at Wheatsheaf Hill to block illegal development

At long last, I am pleased to announce that a permanent injunction has now been granted to stop the illegal development at Wheatsheaf...

My statement on recent political and economic events

Gareth Bacon

Oct 18, 20223 min read

My statement on recent political and economic events

I wanted to share my thoughts with you about the political and economic events yesterday and over the weekend. As a Conservative, I...

Gareth Bacon

Oct 10, 20221 min read

My interview on BBC Politics London

I spoke to BBC Politics London last week about why we can't carry on with sky-high bills, taxes and inflation. The government's action to...

How the Chancellor's plan for economic growth will deliver for Orpington

Gareth Bacon

Oct 1, 20222 min read

How the Chancellor's plan for economic growth will deliver for Orpington

Since the Chancellor of the Exchequer's speech outlining the government's plan to cut taxes and promote economic growth, there has been...

Shielding Orpington from the energy crisis

Gareth Bacon

Oct 1, 20222 min read

Shielding Orpington from the energy crisis

Today the Energy Price Guarantee came into force to protect you, your family and your businesses from the gas crisis. The guarantee means...

My statement on the Chancellor's plan for economic growth

Gareth Bacon

Sep 22, 20221 min read

My statement on the Chancellor's plan for economic growth

We need a thriving and growing economy to pay for excellent public services and build a more prosperous nation, improving people’s...

Gareth Bacon

Sep 9, 20222 min read

Orpington mourns Elizabeth the Great

Throughout our long history, the United Kingdom has known no greater leader and loyal servant than Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. At the...

Gareth Bacon

Sep 5, 20221 min read

Thank you, Boris Johnson

This morning I joined the Prime Minister and watched his final speech from outside Number 10 with his family, friends, team, and...

Gareth Bacon

Sep 5, 20221 min read

Congratulations, Liz Truss

This evening Prime Minister Liz Truss laid out the three priorities of her new Conservative Government as she stepped into Downing...

My statement on Liz Truss's election as Leader of the Conservative Party

Gareth Bacon

Sep 4, 20221 min read

My statement on Liz Truss's election as Leader of the Conservative Party

I'm delighted that Liz Truss was elected Leader of the Conservative Party today. Rishi Sunak should be proud of his campaign and time in...

Gareth Bacon

Aug 8, 20221 min read

My interview on GB News

Last night on GB News, I spoke to Nigel Farage about why I'm supporting Liz Truss, the energy crisis and illegal immigration. With the...

Why I am backing Liz Truss to defeat Labour, save Brexit and protect the UK

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...

11,736 people sign Orpington MP's petition to stop ULEZ

Gareth Bacon

Jul 26, 20222 min read

11,736 people sign Orpington MP's petition to stop ULEZ

Today I have written to the Mayor of London, urging him to stop his plan to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) across Greater...

Statement on the Prime Minister’s resignation as Leader of the Conservative Party

Gareth Bacon

Jul 7, 20222 min read

Statement on the Prime Minister’s resignation as Leader of the Conservative Party

I have loyally supported Boris Johnson for many years since I was elected as a London Assembly Member the same day he became Mayor of...

Ditch Boris and get Starmer, Sturgeon and Brexit chaos

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...

Gareth Bacon

Jun 6, 20222 min read

Statement on confidence vote

Tonight I supported Boris Johnson in the Conservative Party's confidence vote. I did so because I continue to believe that he is the best...

The government must strengthen the powers of local authorities against rogue developers

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...

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...