News | Gareth Bacon

New Tier 2 business support for Orpington

Gareth Bacon

Oct 21, 20202 min read

New Tier 2 business support for Orpington

I've been lobbying for more business support for Orpington after Tier 2 restrictions were imposed on us. And I am pleased to say that...

We can't let anti-British activists divide us

Gareth Bacon

Oct 19, 20201 min read

We can't let anti-British activists divide us

As a member of the Backbench Business Committee, I was pleased to support the debate on Black History Month in the House of Commons in...

Gareth Bacon

Oct 14, 20201 min read

Orpington moved to 'High' Tier

Today London, including the London Borough of Bromley, has been moved into the High Tier of local alerts. This means that new...

We need a local approach, not London-wide

Gareth Bacon

Oct 13, 20201 min read

We need a local approach, not London-wide

Greater London is too large and diverse to be treated as one place under local lockdown rules. Boroughs, like Bromley, shouldn't be...

Gareth Bacon

Oct 12, 20202 min read

New tiered local lockdown system

Today Parliament will be debating and voting on the new three-tiered local lockdown system the Prime Minister outlined yesterday. This...

Proposed housing algorithm puts Orpington at risk

Gareth Bacon

Oct 8, 20201 min read

Proposed housing algorithm puts Orpington at risk

In Westminster I urged the Government to reconsider the proposal to imposal local housing targets which in Bromley's case are simply...

Survey results: should the TV licence fee be abolished?

Gareth Bacon

Sep 28, 20203 min read

Survey results: should the TV licence fee be abolished?

For the past three weeks, I have been running a survey to hear your thoughts on the BBC and TV licence fee. With more than 800 responses,...

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...

Gareth Bacon

Jul 22, 20204 min read

Meet Orpington's Local Heroes

Across the Orpington constituency, so many people have stepped up and volunteered to help others during the coronavirus crisis. Thank you...

New intelligence cell to crack down on illegal Channel crossings

Gareth Bacon

Jul 13, 20202 min read

New intelligence cell to crack down on illegal Channel crossings

Welcome to my latest update on the UK and France's efforts to tackle illegal Channel crossings. Over the weekend, a shocking number of...

How Orpington Will Benefit From Rishi Sunak's Plan For Jobs

Gareth Bacon

Jul 8, 20202 min read

How Orpington Will Benefit From Rishi Sunak's Plan For Jobs

Today the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak MP set out an ambitious plan to protect, support and create jobs which will help...

Orpington schools to receive £1.3 million boost after MP pushed for fairer funding

Gareth Bacon

Jun 23, 20202 min read

Orpington schools to receive £1.3 million boost after MP pushed for fairer funding

Schools in the Orpington constituency will receive a £1.3 million funding boost after Gareth Bacon MP raised concerns about historic...

Orpington MP calls for constituents to nominate local heroes

Gareth Bacon

Jun 23, 20201 min read

Orpington MP calls for constituents to nominate local heroes

Orpington's MP Gareth Bacon has called for constituents to nominate local heroes who have stepped up during the coronavirus crisis so...

Gareth Bacon

Jun 15, 20201 min read

Orpington retail reopens

Today non-essential shops can reopen in Orpington, once they are COVID-19 secure and can show customers will be kept safe. At beginning...

London's boarded up statues show Sadiq Khan has lost control of the capital's streets

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...

Violence and lawlessness does nothing to further the cause of equality.

Gareth Bacon

Jun 8, 20201 min read

Violence and lawlessness does nothing to further the cause of equality.

I am appalled by the scenes of violence, lawlessness, and desecration we've witnessed over the weekend. The death of George Floyd in the...

Gareth Bacon

May 28, 20202 min read

Illegal migrant crossings at Dover

In the past few weeks, I have received a growing number of emails and messages regarding the illegal migrant crossings at Dover. I share...

Timeline for Orpington schools to partially reopen

Gareth Bacon

May 27, 20203 min read

Timeline for Orpington schools to partially reopen

The government is confident that the country will be able to move to step two of its plan to reopen society on the 1st June. A final...

Timeline for Orpington retail to reopen in June

Gareth Bacon

May 26, 20202 min read

Timeline for Orpington retail to reopen in June

On Monday, the Prime Minister set out a timetable for retail to reopen in June. This will allow non-essential shops to reopen in...

Gareth Bacon

May 25, 20206 min read

Statement on Dominic Cummings

Over the weekend, I have received a large number of emails and messages about Dominic Cummings' decision to drive to Durham at the end of...