News | Gareth Bacon

After four years of excuses and failure, Londoners will be asking: what is the point of Sadiq Khan?

Gareth Bacon

May 23, 20204 min read

After four years of excuses and failure, Londoners will be asking: what is the point of Sadiq Khan?

I almost feel sorry for the Labour politicians trapped in City Hall with Sadiq Khan at the helm. The Mayor expects them to be his...

Latest Coronavirus Update: Step One Of Easing The Lockdown

Gareth Bacon

May 12, 20202 min read

Latest Coronavirus Update: Step One Of Easing The Lockdown

Today (Wednesday 13th May) step one of the Government's plan to ease the lockdown comes into force. Here's what it means for you: 1) Stay...

Orpington Transport | Coronavirus Update

Gareth Bacon

Mar 22, 20202 min read

Orpington Transport | Coronavirus Update

The NHS is advising people only to use public transport for essential journeys to stop the spread of coronavirus. It's important that we...

Orpington Supermarket Opening Times | Coronavirus Update

Gareth Bacon

Mar 22, 20203 min read

Orpington Supermarket Opening Times | Coronavirus Update

Many people are worried about access to food due to the coronavirus outbreak. There is no shortage of food - the challenge supermarkets...

Government Orders Sadiq Khan To Fix Disastrous London Plan

Gareth Bacon

Mar 13, 20202 min read

Government Orders Sadiq Khan To Fix Disastrous London Plan

The Government has stepped in to stop Sadiq Khan’s damaging London Plan which threatened the green belt, de-prioritised family homes, and...

How Orpington Will Benefit From Budget 2020

Gareth Bacon

Mar 11, 20202 min read

How Orpington Will Benefit From Budget 2020

Orpington and the surrounding villages are set to benefit from the Government’s 2020 Budget which will help hard-working families, boost...

Orpington 1st column: A strong voice for Orpington

Gareth Bacon

Feb 14, 20203 min read

Orpington 1st column: A strong voice for Orpington

It’s a pleasure to write my first column for this magazine as your new Member of Parliament. I would like to thank you for placing for...

MPs approve law to stop the early release of terrorists

Gareth Bacon

Feb 12, 20201 min read

MPs approve law to stop the early release of terrorists

MPs passed emergency legislation today to stop the early release of terrorist offenders in a fast-tracked voting session in the House of...

Gareth Bacon

Feb 5, 20202 min read

WATCH Orpington's new MP Gareth Bacon deliver his maiden speech in Parliament

Orpington’s new Member of Parliament Gareth Bacon made his maiden speech today in the House of Commons pledging to be a strong voice for...

Congratulations to Orpington’s primary schools for excellent Key Stage 2 results

Gareth Bacon

Jan 31, 20201 min read

Congratulations to Orpington’s primary schools for excellent Key Stage 2 results

Eleven primary schools across the Orpington constituency saw their Key Stage 2 results rise last year thanks to the hard work of their...

Gareth Bacon

Jan 27, 20201 min read

Gareth Bacon votes to guarantee £33.9 billion NHS funding boost

Orpington’s MP Gareth Bacon voted this week to enshrine the government’s pledge in law to inject an extra £33.9 billion into the NHS each...

Orpington to benefit from biggest policing boost in decade

Gareth Bacon

Jan 25, 20201 min read

Orpington to benefit from biggest policing boost in decade

The government has announced the biggest funding increase for policing across the country in a decade. Orpington is set to benefit from...

Gareth Bacon

Jan 11, 20201 min read

Gareth Bacon to stand down as a Bexley Councillor and London Assembly Member to focus on Orpington

New MP Gareth Bacon is to step down from Bexley Council and the London Assembly to focus on delivering for Orpington. A by-election will...

Boris’ Brexit Deal passes final House of Commons hurdle

Gareth Bacon

Jan 9, 20201 min read

Boris’ Brexit Deal passes final House of Commons hurdle

Orpington’s MP Gareth Bacon cast his last vote to get Brexit done today to ensure the UK leaves the EU on the 31 January. The Withdrawal...

Gareth Bacon

Dec 20, 20191 min read

New Orpington MP Gareth Bacon votes to get Brexit done

Orpington’s new MP, Gareth Bacon, cast his first vote today in the House of Commons to get Brexit done and ensure the UK leaves the EU on...

Gareth Bacon

Dec 13, 20191 min read

Gareth Bacon elected as the MP for Orpington

Gareth Bacon was elected as the new Member of Parliament for Orpington today with 63.4% of the vote, the highest Conservative vote share...