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
Budget 2020: Major investment announced 11th March 2020 Today’s Budget announces major investment across the country, including £1.4 billion investment in research and development for the Animal and Plant Health... Westminster News
UK Airspace Modernisation: Have Your Say 10th March 2020 Last week I attended a parliamentary event on airspace modernisation. Industry experts from air traffic control provider NATS and the Airspace Change Organising... Westminster News
Government announce multi-million pound investment in the future of UK science 6th March 2020 Today the Government announced a multi-million-pound investment in the future of UK science. This will help to secure our position as a global leader in science... Westminster News
Flooding: The urgent need for flood defences 6th March 2020 This week in Parliament I again highlighted the urgent need to build our flood defences in order to protect our homes, businesses and communities. The main... Westminster News
Maiden Speech by Dr Ben Spencer 27th February 2020 I was proud to make my maiden speech in the House of Commons yesterday, an event only possible due to the trust the residents of Runnymede and Weybridge have... Westminster News
Flooding: The River Thames Scheme must remain a priority 24th February 2020 It will be no surprise to many that with further flood warnings I have been contacted by many residents concerned over the lack of progress in building the... Westminster News
Flood Warning issued for the River Wey 18th February 2020 A flood warning has been issued for the River Wey, meaning property flooding is possible. Flood alerts are also in place along the River Thames, Windle Brook... Local News
Storm Ciara: Government Reiterate Commitment to Flood Defences 11th February 2020 Following the impact of Storm Ciara, the Secretary of State for the Environment gave a statement to the House of Commons on flooding yesterday, reiterating the... Westminster News
Supporting Apprenticeship Week 7th February 2020 This week marks Apprenticeship Week (3-9 February) and I attended the British Retail Consortium’s National Apprenticeship Week’s reception in Parliament. I met... Local News
