This week in Westminster…Good news on the economy Monday, 13 May, 2024 Last week, new figures showed that the UK economy has turned a corner. Following a difficult few years spent grappling with the global effects of Covid-19 and Putin's war in Ukraine, latest figures now show that the UK economy is growing at the fastest rate in two years. Growth in the early part of the year was led by services - which includes sectors such as hospitality, arts and entertainment -... Opinions
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
Newsletter 02.10.2023 2nd October 2023 I work hard in Westminster and in our local community to represent you and your priorities. This week Parliament has been in recess and in addition to my... Local News
This week (not) in Westminster…What I’m Looking for at Conservative Party Conference 2nd October 2023 This week’s Westminster update is a little unusual – in fact, it’s not about events in Westminster at all. Party conference season is upon us, which means that... Opinions
Conservative Party Conference: Setting out my vision for the future of business and investment 1st October 2023 The Conservative Party must continue to build a positive relationship with business - to help grow our economy and drive investment. On the first day on... Westminster News
NEWS: Bim Afolami criticises North Herts Council on parking costs – The Comet 29th September 2023 Bim Afolami, the MP for Hitchin and Harpenden, has criticised North Herts Council for "mixed messages" after deciding to increase parking charges in Hitchin... Media
NEWS: Hitchin MP Bim Afolami Gets On Board Samarivans Campaign – Hitchin Nub News 29th September 2023 Bim Afolami MP, the Member of Parliament for Hitchin & Harpenden, has joined in the Samarivans campaign to raise money for North Herts & Stevenage Samaritans... Media
Working to improve local bus services – after Hertfordshire given nearly £1.5m in funding 29th September 2023 Bus services provide a crucial link for people in our rural communities to access important services. This week I was pleased to learn that Hertfordshire County... Local News