MP View: Gaza debate focussing on arcane Parliamentary procedures is not a good look Tuesday, 27 February, 2024 I wasn’t in Parliament for last week’s debate on Gaza, but it certainly looked chaotic. The descent into ugly arguing about seemingly arcane procedures is never a good look. But the rules of engagement for Parliament underpin our democracy. From time to time, opposition parties have a chance to air things important to them through Opposition Day Debates. Labour gets quite a few days, the SNP just... Local News
Alternative Funding Update for non Grid Residents 20th December 2022 Online applications will open in January for households in England, Scotland and Wales who are eligible for the £400 EBSS Alternative Funding to submit their... Local News
Government funding for Baxter College Announced 16th December 2022 Mark Garnier MP welcomes extra investment for Baxter College to improve facilities as part of the Conservative Government’s School Rebuilding Programme Baxter... Local News
MP View: Allow legal routes for genuine asylum but we cannot be taken advantage of any more 15th December 2022 This week’s tragedy in the Channel reminds us just how determined migrants are to get into the UK. Of course, they are illegal migrants, using illegal routes to... Local News
Mark calls on BBC to rethink planned cuts to local radio 12th December 2022 Mark has called on the BBC to rethink plans to cut local radio services across England. In a letter to the BBC Director-General Tim Davie, Mark highlighted the... Local News
MP View: Collapse of FTX casts dark cloud over crypto currencies 7th December 2022 There is an old book that is always worth looking through. Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds is heavy going. It analyses historical... Local News
MP View: GPs do an incredible job 30th November 2022 There is a lot of focus on the NHS. Rightly so. Ambulance waiting times are rising. Waiting lists are stretching. Nurses will be striking (although I hope this... Local News
Ministerial Update on Energy Bills Support - How it is being delivered for Park Home Residents 29th November 2022 Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding The £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding will provide much-needed help for those households who... Westminster News
Park Home Owners Must Pass on Energy Discounts to Residents 22nd November 2022 The Energy Bill Relief Scheme which was covered by a Statutory Instrument (SI) that was resolved yesterday by the Delegated Legislation Committee. As such, it... Westminster News
Park Home Residents need confirmation on Energy Budget 22nd November 2022 Mark Garnier has today submitted a further written question to BEIS in respect of the long awaited details of Energy Bill Support Scheme (alternative funding)... Westminster News