Speaking in the Renters Reform Bill Debate Thursday, 25 April, 2024 Speaking in the Renters Reform Bill debate, with the help of Barnardo's Children's charity and Become, care and care leavers charity, I highlighted the (largely) negative impact that private rental prices - rising by 6.2% in the 12 months to January 2024 - have on care leavers as young as 18, fending for themselves. A quarter of homeless people as well as a quarter of prisoners in the UK have been... Speeches in Parliament
ASLEF vote to end strike action 8th November 2017 It is very good news that ASLEF train drivers have voted overwhelmingly to end their strike action, which includes a 28.5 per cent pay rise over the next five... Local News
Labour blocked measures to stop companies avoiding tax 7th November 2017 Since 2010, Conservatives in government have secured almost £160 billion through tackling tax evasion and avoidance - vital funds for our world-class public... Westminster News
“On Your Bike!” - IPT Poppy Ride 7th November 2017 Local MP Tim Loughton Raced Against Service Personnel in Support of The Royal British Legion’s Annual Poppy Appeal On Wednesday 01 November the Speaker of the... Westminster News
GTR stakeholder newsletter - In-touch period 7 7th November 2017 Please find attached the latest edition of In-touch, GTR's stakeholder newsletter. In this edition you can read about the brand new Class 700s arriving from... Articles
Fewer children growing up in workless homes 3rd November 2017 The number of children growing up in a home where no one works is at its lowest level since records began. Westminster News
Business as usual on most Southern routes during RMT strike 2nd November 2017 GTR will be running a normal service on most Southern routes during the RMT’s strike on Wednesday and Thursday, 8 and 9 November. A full Southern service will... Local News
Shoreham Airshow Crash - Legal Aid 2nd November 2017 26 months since the Shoreham Airshow crash and there have been no decisions on criminal charges, the coroner’s inquest has been delayed again and now the... Local News
Police Patrol - Herald Column - 02 November 2017 2nd November 2017 It was good to catch up with the local police last week when I went out on patrol across Adur with one of our sergeants and a PCSO. This is always a good way to... Articles
Disabled Access - Southern Rail 1st November 2017 Useful meeting Huw Merriman MP and disability campaigner, Anne Bates, discussing access onto Southern Rail trains for those with disabilities. I am going to... Westminster News