This week in Westminster... Monday, 29 April, 2024 In amongst all of the excitement in Westminster around votes, amendments, and new legislation, it's important not to lose sight of the quiet work that the Government does on a day to day basis to drive forward your priorities and to move the UK towards the economy of the future. As Economic Secretary to the Treasury, I spend a lot of my time thinking about fintech and innovation in the world of... 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
Holding the Council to account over delays on Charlton Road/Willow Lane safety improvements 2nd February 2024 Continued delays on improvements to road safety on Charlton Road/Willow Lane in Hitchin are unacceptable. I have made it very clear to the Leader of the County... Local News
Pushing for faster progress on opening up Eastern access to Hitchin Station 2nd February 2024 We’ve been campaigning hard for some time to open up the Eastern access to Hitchin Station. My team met with North Herts Council on Friday to discuss a range of... Local News
Joining Save the Plough campaigners to discuss the next steps of the campaign 2nd February 2024 The Plough is a really important pub for people in Kings Walden. I’m working with local campaigners to explore options to save the pub from the threat of... Local News
Visiting Holwell and Breachwood Green after they won Government funding for grassroots sport 2nd February 2024 After the good news that over £1m is being invested in local grassroots sport, on Friday I visited Holwell and Breachwood Green to take a look at how that... Local News
Hosting constituents in Westminster for my latest tour of Parliament 1st February 2024 It is always great to be able to host constituents for a tour of Parliament. On Thursday it was a pleasure to show another group around during one of my regular... Westminster News
Assessing the potential development at Harpenden Station 1st February 2024 The potential development at Harpenden Station continues to cause concern. We have looked at the consultation and the developers’ current plans and I will be... Local News
Working to secure a new GP surgery as part of the East of Luton development 1st February 2024 As a Member of Parliament I have no direct influence over whether development goes ahead or not - that’s a matter for the local Council. So when big development... Local News
COLUMN: Bim Afolami MP: Celebrating Hitchin's community champions – The Comet 31st January 2024 As your local Member of Parliament, I am always overwhelmed by the absolutely fabulous work done by people in our community to make Hitchin and the villages a... Media