MP View: Time to have a sensible, thoughtful debate on NHS and pensions Monday, 8 April, 2024 This week is the first full week of the new tax year, bringing in a 2% cut in national insurance contributions for working aged people, whilst pensioners see an 8.5% increase, to £221.20 per week. But also, this week, Labour have started to talk about their plans for the NHS. Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting is an individual I respect. He and I worked closely together on the Treasury Select... Local News
MP View: Top three battle lines for General Election 27th December 2023 The new year beckons. Of course, we all start with good intentions and resolutions. I usually have a stab at Veganuary, trying out a vegan diet. It’s not for... Local News
MP View: Reflections on 2023 20th December 2023 I always love this time of year – who doesn’t? It’s a great opportunity to get stressed about last minute arrangements, of course. But more importantly, it’s a... Local News
The Government must support a Ceasefire 18th December 2023 Mark Garnier has written to the Foreign Secretary to urge the Government to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. A copy of the letter can be found below Westminster News
Update from Openreach on Broadband installation works 18th December 2023 Loweswater Road/Elan Ave. We have had contact from Local residents withdrawing their pole objections, we have issued the planning application and our polling... Local News
Westminster Hall Debate on Misuse of Nitrous Oxide 12th December 2023 Today I held a Westminster Hall Debate on the increased Misuse of Nitrous Oxide and the devastating affect it has on users many of whom are teenagers unaware of... Westminster News
MP View: Government plans for tackling immigration seem pragmatic 11th December 2023 I must apologise. In the 13 years I have been Wyre Forest’s MP, I have successfully avoided writing about the same subject two weeks running. But not this week... Local News
MP View: Recent immigration figures have caused concern 5th December 2023 Immigration is a subject that doesn’t quite dominate my inbox, but certainly occupies the concerns of many who write to me. In the main, of course, it’s the... Local News
MP View: Autumn budget aims to grow the economy 28th November 2023 This week saw the Autumn budget. Its always tricky, trying to sum it up in these pages. By the time it goes to press, there will have been huge volumes of... Local News
Openreach Policy not to use third party Telegraph Poles 17th November 2023 Further to my office meeting with Openreach, I have raised their internal corporate policy of not using third party telegraph pole which goes against Electronic... Local News