New figures show inflation has fallen to 2.3% - back to normal and its lowest point since 2021. There is still more to do, but with the rate of inflation down at 2.3% from its peak of 11.1% in 2022, we must stick to the plan that’s working.
In 1985 just before privatisation of energy, consumers were spending 4.2% of total consumer spending on energy bills. Between 2000 and 2020, this figure dropped to between 2% and 3%. Even last year after the war in Ukraine and energy price…
It was great to see Elmbridge Eagles Head Coach, Kevin Rudd, alongside Chris Bryde from St Mary’s University, and Piers Anthony from Brunel University, in Westminster before they presented to the APPG for Rugby League ahead of the first…
My latest pop-up surgery took me to Tesco in East Molesey. I hold regular pop-up surgeries at different venues across Esher and Walton constituency to allow people, who may not otherwise have the opportunity, to raise any issues or…
It was great to stop by Cobham Free School recently to see their exhibition of drawings following a joint project with children in Ukraine to express their dreams through a shared language – art. Cobham Free School sent their drawings off…
I recently stopped by independent retailers on Esher High Street to hear how business is going and understand what we can do to further support our local businesses.
It was great to join the team at Princess Alice Hospice, alongside community champions from the Tesco Stronger Starts Programme and Groundwork in the sunny hospice garden to celebrate the £5,000 grant Princess Alice Hospice has received…
New GDP figures today show the economy grew by 0.6% between January and March 2024, returning to growth. This means the UK has the joint fastest growth in the G7 this quarter and this is the fastest quarter-on-quarter growth rate in over…
Thank you to Rail Minister, Huw Merriman, for taking the time to join me and Cllr John Cope at Walton Station to discuss our campaign to introduce contactless payments to our local rail stations.
I enjoyed stopping by the Parliament Shed recently to hear more about the fantastic health, wellbeing and social benefits of community-run Men’s Sheds.
In July 2022, I reached an agreement with Elmbridge Borough Council to invest a share of £260,000 from the government funded UK Shared Prosperity Fund to upgrade West Molesey, Grovelands and Hurst Pool parks. This funding will be invested…
I recently stopped by Thames Ditton Community Centre to meet with Boomerang Bags and Men in Sheds based at the centre. It was great to see so many people coming together and hear how much these community groups mean to local people.
Great to hear that this Conservative Government is investing £150,000 in local business, Fumb Games, to help the company hire more staff, secure publishing deals, and unlock more private investment.
Prior to the previous Labour government, fuel poverty in England was at 13.5% in 1996. By the end of the Labour government in 2010, this had risen to 22%. Last year, under the Conservatives, the fuel poverty rate in England fell back to 13…
It was great to stop by Church Road to check in on the works to install road safety improvements, including a zebra crossing, outside St Lawrence Junior School.
Great news that the Government is investing £131,284 in Xcel swimming pool in Walton, giving more people the opportunity to swim. The investment will fund PV panels and new pool covers, relieving financial pressure by reducing running…
I have been working closely with staff and pupils at St Alban’s to secure road safety improvements on Beauchamp Road. So, it is great news that after the pupil’s hard work and thoughtful campaigning, Surrey County Council are now asking…
From today, National Insurance contributions will be reduced from 10% to 8%. Combined with the cut in the Autumn Statement, this is a tax cut of over £900 for the average worker earning £35,400. This gives the average earner the lowest…
Surrey is set to benefit from £18,649,991 of funding to ensure children with SEND and alternative provision receive an education that meets their needs in high-quality environments for the years to come.
From today for about the next month, Surrey County Council will be carrying out works outside St Lawrence Junior School in Molesey to install road safety improvements, including a zebra crossing.
Following my recent A3 traffic survey, I met with representatives from National Highways on Esher High Street to discuss what we can do to reduce A3 traffic through our community.
My latest pop-up surgery took me to The Heart in Walton. Thank you to all the local residents who took the time to speak with me about a range of issues, including SEND funding.
You may remember, we have recently had success with Elmbridge Borough Council belatedly voting to implement a PSPO. This is good step forward to help tackle illegal moorings on Council owned land.
This week in the House of Commons, MPs debated the legislation to enable the UK to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) – an Asia-Pacific trade bloc of 11 other countries. Joining CPTPP…
Because we have stuck to the plan, new figures this morning show inflation has fallen to 3.4 per cent - its lowest level in two and a half years, down from 11.1 per cent since 2022 – putting more money in people’s pockets.
A good meeting with Andy and George from Elmbridge Rentstart in Parliament to talk about the great work they are doing to tackle homelessness in Elmbridge.
It was great to drop by Molesey Juniors to celebrate £5,400 in government funding for new goalposts at the club. These new goals will make a big difference to match days, enabling the club to set up pitches more quickly and provide players…
Between junctions 10 and 11, the M25 will be shut from 9pm Friday 15 March to 6am Monday 18 March to demolish the Clearmount bridleway bridge and install a very large gantry.
To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2024, I wanted to celebrate all the brilliant apprentices in Esher and Walton constituency who are rising stars in their businesses and sectors. As part of Esher and Walton’s Apprentice of the Year 2024…