MP View: A reflection on the Budget Tuesday, 19 March, 2024 Last week’s budget came and went, with lots of political point scoring. And then along came a new news item and the world moved on. Budgets are important, even if not much is announced. Aside from being a regal requirement to ensure taxes are raised (irrespective of any changes), they set a direction of travel. What I was looking for was a clear direction to improve not just the overall economy... 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
MP View: Reshuffle has provided us with fresh new generation, and the wisdom of experience 14th November 2023 Reshuffles are always newsworthy, but rarely has a reshuffle attracted so much attention. Prime Ministers reshuffle their ministers on a fairly regular basis... Local News
MP View: The King's Speech 8th November 2023 This week saw the King’s Speech. Described by some as the poshest fancy dress party in the world, it is the state occasion when the government puts forward its... Local News