Government Draft Planning Policy Risks Causing Irreparable Damage to Communities and Our Environment Friday, 13 March, 2026 This week I submitted my response to the Government consultation on its revised national planning policy framework. It is incredibly concerning that the draft NPPF risks creating a developer's charter that could cause irreparable damage. The proposals have clearly been prepared as a means to enable huge levels of development in order to meet Government manifesto promises, but fail to recognise... Westminster News
U-turns & emergency stops: It's not just pubs who need a change of direction from this Government 9th January 2026 While I welcome reports that Labour are set to backtrack on their disastrous plan to hike business rates for our pubs, this should never have been proposed in... Westminster News
MP and Councillors Call on Government to Protect Elmbridge Residents from Inappropriate Development 23rd December 2025 Ministers are being urged to work with Runnymede and Weybridge MP Dr Ben Spencer and local councillors to protect residents from uncoordinated and uncontrolled... Local News
Did you know that UK nationals living abroad can vote in UK elections? 3rd December 2025 In January 2024 new laws came into force meaning all British citizens living abroad are eligible to vote in UK parliamentary elections, and also have the right... Westminster News
And the Pub of the Year Winner is... 2nd December 2025 I am delighted to announce that the winner of the Runnymede and Weybridge constituency Pub of the Year is... The White Hart - New Haw! The White Hart is a... Local News
MP Highlights Fairer Ways to Address Child Poverty in Response to Budget 26th November 2025 Speaking in Parliament following the Budget on Wednesday 26th November, Dr Ben Spencer highlighted better and fairer ways of reducing child poverty than lifting... Speeches in Parliament
Weybridge Health Centre: Progress Continues But Final Sign Off Still Waiting 19th November 2025 Having repeatedly chased the Government for final approval for the rebuild of the Weybridge Health Centre, I have received an update which indicates further... Local News
MP Calls on Government to support Transport (Duty to Cooperate) Bill 6th November 2025 Dr Ben Spencer MP has called on the Government to support his Transport (Duty to Cooperate) Bill to help tackle transport delays and disruption, and to support... Speeches in Parliament
Level Crossings Must be Reviewed as Part of Planning for Heathrow Expansion 22nd October 2025 The Government announced today that it will make a final decision on Heathrow expansion this Parliament (by 2029), as the Transport Secretary announced a review... Speeches in Parliament
Shortlist for Constituency Pub of the Year Announced! 7th October 2025 Thank you to everyone who nominated their favourite local pub as part of our first ever Runnymede and Weybridge Pub of the Year competition. It is clear we have... Local News
