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
UK Internal Market Bill 15th September 2020 Yesterday I spoke in the UK Internal Market Bill Second Reading debate, highlighting my support for the aims of the Bill, but also concerns over some of its... Westminster News
The Aviation Sector Needs Sustainable Solutions Backed by Science 11th September 2020 The debate on how best to support the aviation sector continues apace, with MPs continuing to press the Government to introduce measures to support the sector... Westminster News
Economic Recovery: Not Just Rebuild But Build Better 8th September 2020 The recent discussions of tax and spending, debt and deficits has shown how, now we are through the worst of the covid storm, the focus is turning to how to... Opinions
Businesses Buoyed by Eat Out to Help Out Success 6th September 2020 Dr Ben Spencer MP has welcomed the success of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme in Runnymede and Weybridge. More than 49,000 meals were claimed in the constituency... Local News
A Vote For Our History and Heritage 4th September 2020 Addlestone’s oldest resident, and one of Britain’s oldest trees, the Crouch Oak has been shortlisted for English Tree of the year. Dr Ben Spencer MP today met... Local News
Local Physiotherapy Team Nominated for NHS Parliamentary Award 2nd September 2020 The Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Hand Therapy Team at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been nominated for the Future NHS Award due... Local News
Another Milestone for UK Government Investment in Small Business 27th August 2020 Dr Ben Spencer, MP for Runnymede and Weybridge, has welcomed the announcement that the UK Government-owned British Business Bank has issued its 75,000th loan... Local News
Addressing Climate Change in Runnymede and Weybridge 2nd August 2020 This week I met (via zoom) with constituents who had contacted me with concerns around climate change and the measures we need to be taking to protect our... Local News
Government Takes Steps to Boost Confidence and Support the Travel Sector 21st July 2020 The Government has announced further support for the travel sector by supporting the ATOL scheme to ensure customers receive compensation payments where due... Westminster News
