Third Party Intermediaries in Energy Markets Consultation Response Friday, 15 November, 2024 I was pleased to respond to the Government’s consultation on the regulation of third party intermediaries in the energy retail market this week. This consultation focused primarily on the regulation of market actors such as energy brokers and price comparison websites. However, it also looked at the scope for strengthening protections for domestic consumers who purchase their energy from... Local News
Surrey Awarded Additional £6.4 million From the Government’s Active Travel Fund 13th November 2020 Dr Ben Spencer MP has welcomed news that Surrey is set to receive an additional £6.4 million from the Government’s Active Travel Fund – designed to create safe... Local News
Amalgamation of Christ Church C of E Infant School and Englefield Green Infant School and Nurseries Confirmed 11th November 2020 The decision to create a new school, amalgamating Christ Church C of E Infant School and Englefield Green Infant School and Nurseries was yesterday approved by... Local News
Progress for Holme Farm Community Workshop and Gardens 5th November 2020 Yesterday I met with Mr Ronnie Kendall and Cllr Scott Lewis to discuss the developments around Mr Kendall's plan to create a Community Workshop and Gardens at... Westminster News
Chancellor Extends Job Support Until March 5th November 2020 The Chancellor has today announced extensions to both the furlough scheme and support for the self employed. The Furlough scheme will now support jobs and... Westminster News
Letter from Dr Ben Spencer MP on the Introduction of Tier 4 Restrictions 5th November 2020 Today I have published a letter to Runnymede and Weybridge constituents on the introduction of national Tier 4 restrictions. A copy of this letter is available... Westminster News
Working to improve Mental Health Provision 3rd November 2020 Today I met with Nadine Dorries MP, Minister for Health, and Department for Health officials as part of my ongoing work to support the Mental Health Act Review... Westminster News
Planning for the Future: Dr Ben Spencer MP Submits Response to Planning Policy Consultation 27th October 2020 Today I have submitted a response to the Government’s Planning For the Future consultation, welcoming plans to modernise and speed up planning processes, but... Westminster News
Covid Debate: We Must Have a Plan B to Exit the Cycle of Lockdowns 23rd October 2020 Yesterday I spoke in the House of Commons debate on covid calling on the Government to move towards more targeted measures to tackle covid risks. This follows... Speeches
Government Announces Extra £280,000 for Runnymede and Elmbridge Councils 23rd October 2020 Dr Ben Spencer MP has welcomed news that Runnymede and Weybridge will benefit from a share of £900 million in additional funding for local councils announced by... Local News
