This week in Westminster…Pensions up, taxes cut Monday, 8 April, 2024 Big fiscal events, like the Budget and the Autumn Statement, can often feel very grand and abstract. Amid the numerous big announcements that the Chancellor makes from the despatch box - and in amongst hundreds of new measures, regulations, and spending adjustments found in the fine-print -, it's easy to lose sight of which changes will actually have an impact on the day-to-day lives of people in... Opinions
Conservative Party Conference: Discussing the future of the UK-EU relationship with the Centre for European Reform 3rd October 2023 The UK and the European Union will continue to have a close relationship over the coming years. At an event with the Centre for European Reform, I discussed... Westminster News
Conservative Party Conference: Considering the impact that the cost of living challenge will have 3rd October 2023 The cost of living challenge has damaged the public’s trust in the Conservative Party. We must do everything we can to build that trust back as we shape the... Westminster News
Conservative Party Conference: Making the case for sustainable development as the future of housing delivery 3rd October 2023 Building beautifully and sustainably is so important to securing popular support for future housing development - vital if we are to deliver new homes for local... Westminster News
Conservative Party Conference: Answering the question “Where does Conservatism go next?” 3rd October 2023 Conference is a good opportunity to reflect on the future of our Party and where we go from here. Based on the work I have been doing on the policy priorities... Westminster News
NEWS: Bim Afolami MP discusses range of Hitchin-related topics including traffic issues, GP access, Luton Airport expansion plans during public meeting attended by more than 100 local residents at Sun Hotel – Hitchin Nub News 2nd October 2023 Hitchin's Member of Parliament Bim Afolami MP was joined by more than 100 local residents at the Sun Hotel in Hitchin town centre for a public event recently... Media
Conservative Party Conference: Looking at whether we can ever take back control with the Taxpayers Alliance 2nd October 2023 One of the big pieces of work I have been doing in Parliament is around regulatory reform - using our new Brexit freedoms to create a leaner and more agile... Westminster News
Conservative Party Conference: Attending a panel on the priorities of ethnic minority voters in the UK 2nd October 2023 It is absolutely vital that the Conservative Party has a message that everyone in our communities can engage with. I joined UK in a Changing Europe for a panel... Westminster News
Conservative Party Conference: Tackling financial resilience for young people at a Conservative Home event 2nd October 2023 We must also ensure that young people have the support they need to be financially resilient. I joined the National Youth Agency and Conservative Home to... Local News
Conservative Party Conference: Discussing the role of banking and financial services in home ownership for families 2nd October 2023 Financial services also has a vital role to play in helping young families onto the housing ladder. As Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Financial... Westminster News