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End anti-UK nonsense - this is why we should be proud of Ukraine action

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...

Gareth Bacon

Feb 21, 20223 min read

Gareth Bacon MP's objection to the Walnut Centre planning application

Today, I have written to Bromley Council to oppose the Areli Real Estate planning application to redevelop the Walnut Centre in...

Sadiq Khan's tax plans are highway robbery for London's motorists

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...

Gareth Bacon

Jan 30, 20221 min read

Orpington Vaccine Update - 30 January

Get your jab now if you haven't got your vaccine or booster. It will protect you, your family and your community - and help keep our...

Gareth Bacon

Jan 15, 20222 min read

Orpington Vaccine Update - 15 January

I want to start this update by saying a huge thank you to the Orpington Health and Wellbeing Centre, which administered its 100,000...

Sadiq Khan told to drop cannabis police trial

Gareth Bacon

Jan 12, 20222 min read

Sadiq Khan told to drop cannabis police trial

Together with colleagues, I have written to the Mayor urging him to drop his scheme to effectively decriminalise cannabis in parts of...

Gareth Bacon

Jan 10, 20221 min read

Survey: Walnuts Centre Regeneration

I want to hear your thoughts about the proposed regeneration of the Walnuts Shopping Centre. If approved, the developers say the £500...

New support for Orpington businesses most impacted by Omicron

Gareth Bacon

Dec 21, 20211 min read

New support for Orpington businesses most impacted by Omicron

The Chancellor has unveiled new support for businesses to help them get through the difficulties caused by the Omicron variant. Local...

Gareth Bacon

Dec 14, 20213 min read

Statement on temporary Omicron measures

Today, I will be voting in favour of the Government’s plan to slow down the spread of the Omicron variant to give scientists and the NHS...

Gareth Bacon

Dec 13, 20212 min read

Orpington Vaccine Update - 13 December

As the Omicron variant continues to spread, the Prime Minister has set a target to offer booster vaccines to all adults who want one by...

51 Conservative politicians demand Sadiq Khan drops boundary charge plan

Gareth Bacon

Dec 6, 20211 min read

51 Conservative politicians demand Sadiq Khan drops boundary charge plan

Together with 50 other Conservative politicians, I signed a letter to Sadiq Khan calling on him to scrap his boundary charge proposal....

Gareth Bacon

Nov 29, 20212 min read

Orpington Vaccine Update - 29 November

As we head into the trickier winter months, I wanted to update you on the strength of Orpington's vaccine shield, which will protect our...

Gareth Bacon

Nov 27, 20211 min read

Coronavirus Update: Omicron variant

Tonight the Prime Minister unveiled temporary measures to slow down the spread of the Omicron variant in the UK. Early indications...

Gareth Bacon

Nov 9, 20212 min read

Statement on the Environment Bill

In Parliament yesterday, I was pleased to vote in favour of an amendment to the Environment Bill to cut the dumping of raw sewage into...

Gareth Bacon

Oct 26, 20212 min read

How the Budget will help Orpington

One year ago, our country was in the grip of the biggest recession in 300 years. Today, we are recovering quickly, with unemployment...

Gareth Bacon

Oct 24, 20211 min read

Beware of ULEZ expansion today

Today the Mayor of London has expanded the Ultra Low Emission Zone up to the North and South Circulars. The new zone is 18 times the size...

Gareth Bacon

Oct 17, 20211 min read

A tribute to Sir David Amess MP

Parliament will pay tribute to Sir David Amess MP today - a dedicated MP and a loyal public servant to his constituents in Southend West....

Gareth Bacon

Sep 20, 20212 min read

Gareth Bacon MP proposes new law to make flouting planning rules a criminal offence

Member of Parliament Gareth Bacon proposed a new law in Parliament today to make unauthorised developments a criminal offence in a bid to...

Gareth Bacon

Aug 18, 20212 min read

Statement on Afghanistan

It has been deeply saddening to see the consequences of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. For the 20 years that have elapsed since the...

What the boundary review means for Petts Wood and Knoll Ward

Gareth Bacon

Jul 26, 20213 min read

What the boundary review means for Petts Wood and Knoll Ward

If you live in Petts Wood and Knoll Ward, the Boundary Commission is planning to remove you from the Orpington constituency. This will...