Incentivising Investment in Sustainable Aviation: Aviation Tax Reform Friday, 18 June, 2021 Air Passenger Duty can play a key role in incentivising investment in new sustainable fuels and technologies, helping drive work to ensure UK aviation is world-leading, supporting both our environmental aims and economic growth. UK’s aviation industry is key to the success of our local economy: from the many residents directly employed by Heathrow or carriers, to the freight and logistics... Local News
Dr Ben Spencer MP Calls for Improvements in Flood Risk Management 29th March 2021 Dr Ben Spencer MP today submitted a response to the Government’s consultation on flood risk management, calling for a quicker response to addressing flood risk... Local News
Science and Discovery Centres: Westminster Hall Debate 25th March 2021 I was delighted yesterday to highlight the role of Science and Discovery Centres and the importance of interactive science education in Parliament yesterday... Speeches in Parliament
Have Your Say on Flooding Issues 11th March 2021 While we are heading into spring and the worst threat of local flooding is now hopefully behind us for another year, the issue remains as a threat to our... Local News
2021 Budget: Delivering Support, Stability and Growth 3rd March 2021 Over the past year I have been calling for a long term plan to ease restrictions, protect those most affected by the pandemic, and to allow businesses and... Westminster News
Update: Traveller Incursion in Weybridge 3rd March 2021 I am aware of a traveller incursion at Weybridge train station car park. Earlier this week I spoke to Elmbridge Police Inspector Bert Dean and Cllr Charu Sood... Local News
Business Case for Holme Farm Community Project Submitted to DEFRA 2nd March 2021 The business case for a new community workshop and gardens at Holme Farm, Woodham, has been submitted to DEFRA, in a significant step it is hoped will pave the... Local News
£5 Billion Business Support Announced to Kick Start Recovery 1st March 2021 Yesterday the Chancellor announced further support for businesses to help businesses prepare for the easing of national restrictions and a return to trading... Westminster News
Dr Ben Spencer MP Calls for Long Term Plan to Boost NHS Capacity 23rd February 2021 Dr Ben Spencer MP last night called on Government to boost NHS capacity as part of a long term plan to live with endemic covid. Welcoming the Prime Ministers... Speeches in Parliament
PM Publishes Roadmap to Lift Restrictions 22nd February 2021 The Prime Minister has today announced our plan to lift restrictions and return to normal life in a clear and measured way. This enables families, schools and... Westminster News
