Luton Airport should not be allowed to expand further. No ifs, no buts. Luton Airport's plans to nearly double their passenger numbers will blight the quiet enjoyment of our rural area for local families.
We all know how important having a good job is. Building on the success we've had so far - for example through my Generation Hitchin apprenticeship fair, which helped connect hundreds of local young people with employers offering some really high-level apprenticeships in our region.
Making sure that people are safe - on our streets and in our communities - is vitally important. We have already delivered record numbers of police officers on the street in Hertfordshire and crime is down since 2019.
Congestion in Hitchin is a real problem. It makes it harder for local people to get around town and it results in worsened air quality, impacting on everyone's health.