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
Pushing for extra parking in the proposed development at Harpenden Station 7th February 2024 The proposed development at Harpenden Station continues to cause concern for local residents. This week my team met with the developers to take a look at the... Local News
Good news! More progress on rolling out gigabit broadband in Hitchin, Harpenden and the villages 7th February 2024 A good internet connection is more important than ever. That’s why I’m delighted that our efforts to deliver better broadband are paying off, with 1,000 more... Local News
Responding to MPs' Questions in the House of Commons 6th February 2024 The Government is working to bring down inflation, support people with the cost of living and grow the economy. On Tuesday I joined my Treasury colleagues to... Westminster News
PRESS RELEASE: Bim Afolami MP welcomes over £1m investment for sports facilities in Hitchin & Harpenden thanks to the Conservative Government 6th February 2024 The Conservative Government has set out a clear plan to get 3.5 million more people across the country active by 2030, including one million young people. It’s... Media
Discussing anti-money laundering legislation in Committee 5th February 2024 Tackling money laundering is vitally important. This week I was again in a Delegated Legislation Committee, taking questions from colleagues and steering new... Westminster News
Discussing the planned East of Luton development on BBC Three Counties 5th February 2024 On Monday I appeared on BBC Three Counties to discuss East of Luton. Development needs to deliver the right infrastructure before houses are built - and I'm... Local News
Newsletter 05.02.2024 5th February 2024 Dear Constituent, Local village pubs are so important to our communities. That’s why this week I met again with the Save the Plough campaigners to discuss our... Newsletters
This week in Westminster…Cutting waiting lists with the new Pharmacy First plan 5th February 2024 Last year, the Prime Minister made cutting NHS waiting lists one of his top priorities for the country – and in Hitchin, Harpenden and the villages cutting... Opinions
Knocking on doors in local villages to hear about your priorities 3rd February 2024 Your views shape my work as your Member of Parliament. On Saturday I was back out on the doorsteps with local Councillor Ralph Muncer to listen to you about... Local News