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
MP View: Fiscal statement bold and brave but needs several things to go right for it to work 27th September 2022 News is dominated by last week’s fiscal event. It was bold, it was brave, it was promised during the leadership campaign. But it has caused turmoil on the... Local News
MP View: Our beloved Queen is laid to rest, now looing ahead to return of Parliament 20th September 2022 The period of mourning is over. The Queue (some say it could be seen from space) has finally dwindled to nought. Our beloved Queen is laid to rest, and our new... Local News
MP View: Reflecting on our beloved Queen 12th September 2022 It is extraordinary how, in the space of just a few hours, everything changes. It used to be said that everyone remembered where they were when President... Local News
MP View: New PM's in-tray full of important issues 6th September 2022 We have a new Prime Minister, and during the course of this week, we have a new Government. There is a lot, as has been said repeatedly by just about every news... Local News
Mark joins MPs from across County to call for rapid progress to protect Warriors Premiership status 5th September 2022 Worcestershire MPs Robin Walker, Harriett Baldwin, Rachel Maclean & Mark Garnier have today called on the Department for Culture Media and Sport to step into... Local News
MP View: Leadership contest finally over 31st August 2022 By the time I settle down to write next week’s column, we will have a new prime minister. Just as, if not more, importantly will be the new ministers. It will... Local News
MP View: University should be opportunity for all but we need a better system 23rd August 2022 It is at this time of year again! Thousands of students studying for A levels, GCSEs and T levels are getting their results around now, and proving a generation... Local News
MP View: Energy is the heart of everything we do and its cost affects our whole economy 17th August 2022 As we bask in the tail end of the heat wave, attention is focused on the terrifying prospect of challenging energy bills this winter. The energy regulator is... Local News
Mark visits Severn Trent's treatment works to see impact of wet wipes and other unflushable products 15th August 2022 Severn Trent recently welcomed Mark Garnier, MP for Wyre Forest, to the Kidderminster sewage treatment works to hear more about Severn Trent’s Get River... Local News