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
Consultation Response on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (Planning) Reforms 29th September 2023 I was pleased to submit my response to the Government’s consultation on improvements to the approvals process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects... Local News
Visit to Kite Glass on National Manufacturing Day 28th September 2023 On today's #NationalManufacturingDay I visited KITE Glass in Weybridge, specialists in architectural and high tech, high quality, and if needed, virtually... Local News
Government Development Strategy: Response to Call for Evidence 26th September 2023 I was pleased to respond to the Government’s call for evidence on its forthcoming International Development white paper, which is due to be published later this... Westminster News
Minimum Service Levels: Patient Care Must Be Central To Every Decision and Debate in the NHS 20th September 2023 In response to the Government decision to consult on introducing Minimum Service Levels for NHS hospital-based services, I have written to the Secretary of... Westminster News
MP Joins River Action Swim to Highlight Water Quality Campaign 18th September 2023 Fantastic to jump into the Thames for a swim this morning at Chertsey Meads with Ben Covey and Tim Wakefield from River Action! The swim is part of their... Local News
Serious Concerns Over Plan to House Asylum Seekers in Chertsey 15th September 2023 Plans to house almost 300 asylum seekers in one site in Chertsey are being opposed by the Borough's MP and Council leader. Dr Ben Spencer, MP for Runnymede and... Local News
SWR’s Ticket Office Closure Plans Should be Halted Until Concerns Can be Addressed 4th September 2023 Last week I submitted my response to the consultation on planned ticketoOffice closures by South Western Railway (SWR). While it is right to review services to... Local News
MP meets with SWR and Network Rail to discuss rail services in Runnymede and Weybridge 30th August 2023 As you will know, there have been a large number of issues affecting our local rail service this year, from plans to close ticket offices, interchange issues... Local News
ULEZ Expansion Introduced 29th August 2023 From today, 29 August 2023, London’s Ultra-Low Emissions Zone has been expanded and now includes outer-London boroughs. The expansion of the zone means that... Local News