Andrew will present his Waste Incinerators Bill in the Commons today. Dr Murrison is a longstanding campaigner against waste incineration. His opposition is driven by the threat of the NREL burner in Westbury which has been allowed by the…
At Prime Minister's Questions yesterday, South West Wiltshire MP Andrew Murrison asked Deputy PM David Lammy, standing in for Keir Starmer, a series of straightforward questions about waste incinerators. The issue is extremely important to…
Dr Andrew Murrison, MP for South West Wiltshire, joined Breast Cancer Now in Parliament on Wednesday 29 October for the charity’s flagship fundraising campaign, wear it pink, and to show support for everyone affected by breast cancer. Now…
Andrew Murrison is awaiting a safety scheme to improve safety on the A36 following a response from National Highways' boss, Duncan Smith (letter attached). Andrew's letter was prompted by a spate of accidents and fatalities. He is…
Heidi Alexander has followed up the local MP's request in the Commons with a letter (attached). In it Ms Alexander, who is aware of the Westbury issues as she is a Swindon MP, said the crucial Road Investment Strategy (RIS3) will be…
On Monday Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson made a statement called ‘Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life’ which has been interpreted as a threat to the current means of accessing support for children with special needs through…
Westbury’s MP Andrew Murrison asked Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander about the long-awaited Westbury bypass in the Commons on Tuesday during her statement on future road and rail projects.Dr Murrison pressed the need for the relief road…
Andrew has reacted furiously to the sudden closure of the Bishopstrow foreign languages college near Warminster after the government's 20% VAT imposition on education made it unviable. Warminster's MP said; "I'm appalled. This is what…
Andrew – ex-Northern Ireland Minister and former Chairman of the Northern Ireland Select Committee – has signed a petition against government plans to reverse protection for Northern Ireland veterans brought in by the last Conservative…
Andrew has cautiously welcomed the long-delayed report on the Transport Department's north-south strategic road study in which an A36/A350 solution is preferred (below). He said;"This takes the long overdue western route bypass for…
Yesterday morning, Andrew attended a meeting in the House of Commons with South West Railway (SWR) and Great Western Railway (GWR) to discuss services to his constituents. Andrew has been campaigning for resolution to the so-called Tisbury…
Andrew asked Deputy PM Angela Rayner, who was standing in at Prime Minister’s Questions for Sir Keir Starmer, a question on waste incinerators yesterday (Wednesday 20th November): “The Scottish and Welsh Governments have banned the…
Andrew has expressed his concern in the House of Commons at the Labour government’s death tax on farms and land-based businesses. Andrew contended during the Budget debate on Wednesday (6 November): “Given the raid on family farms, it is…
Andrew has expressed his concern in the House of Commons at the Labour government’s giveaway of the British Indian Ocean Territory. Andrew contended to the Minister of State for Development, Anneliese Dodds, during a debate on Spanish…
Andrew has highlighted the TechTrowbridge initiative to improve digital skills and attract investment from tech firms to the local area to Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy in the House of Commons and invited her to the county town to see it…
Andrew has visited a site in the Wylye Valley in his constituency where new full fibre broadband is being installed by a local company. Wessex Internet, which specialises in providing full fibre broadband to previously uncovered rural…
Andrew has hit the new parliamentary term running. He has been on his feet challenging ministers on a range of issues in debates ranging from the withdrawal of the Winter Fuel Allowance to the crisis in the Middle East. On Monday he slated…
This Back British Farming Day, Andrew celebrated the British farmers and growers who work through rain and shine to produce the delicious ingredients that underpin the UK’s largest manufacturing sector, food and drink. The day was an…
As the days grow colder and shorter, the new government is cutting Winter Fuel Payments for ten million pensioners. That cut will cost pensioners up to £300 a year. It will impact pensioners receiving as little as £13,000 a year. On…
South West Wiltshire MP Andrew Murrison signatures a petition demanding the Labour Government U-turns its decision to end winter fuel payments for nearly 10 million pensioners.
Andrew has written a letter to the new Environment Secretary, Steve Reed MP, urging him to match the Conservatives’ manifesto commitment to ‘prevent new waste incinerators being built, including those with recent permit approvals, revoking…
Andrew chaired a meeting of the Trowbridge Place Partnership on Friday in County Hall to discuss the efforts to improve and develop Trowbridge. Its high street in particular has faced many challenges recently from changing shopping habits…
Andrew has been receiving complaints from residents following the closure of one of Warminster's three pharmacies. He has also seen for himself the lunchtime closure of Boots in the high street and disgruntled customers waiting outside.
Andrew cut the ribbon at Cools Farm Shop East Knoyle on Saturday. The new venture will sell nutrient dense produce at the organic farm which specializes in producing food regenerative for a sustainable future.
Andrew Murrison met with Chief Constable Roper virtually on Wednesday to discuss policing issues raised by his constituents, particularly related to a spate of violent crime and disorder in town centres which was reflected in his recent…
Andrew has written to Bim Afolami, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, calling for renewed efforts to support financial inclusion as bank branches close across the country. Andrew noted in the letter that whilst the UK is becoming a…
Andrew Murrison has received a reply from Boots’ boss Sebastian James in response to his letter about the chemist’s services in Warminster after a number of residents contacted him.