Our public finances urgently need stabilising 7th October 2026 Government borrowing costs are rising globally, but unfortunately for us, the UK is having to pay the highest interest rates in the G7 on government debt. This... Articles
Ever higher Council Tax bills are becoming unsustainable 30th September 2026 Council Tax has become an ever-increasing share of household budgets in recent years and without action, this trend is set to continue. Pressures on local... Articles
New Planning laws will disempower local communities 23rd September 2026 The Labour Government claims it will bring decision making closer to the people, but when it comes to local government, the evidence increasingly shows the... Articles
Our democracy must not be for sale 16th September 2026 I have never known a time when our democracy has felt as vulnerable as now. Public awareness is limited of malign activities that are shaping our politics in a... Articles
We must be robust on upholding British sovereignty 9th September 2026 It is concerning to hear media reports saying new Prime Minister Andy Burnham is intending to press on with Keir Starmer’s disgraceful deal to give the Chagos... Articles
We need to make energy affordable again 2nd September 2026 From October 1st, the Energy Price Cap will rise by 3.6%, taking typical household energy bills to £1,723 a year. This follows the 13% increase that came in at... Articles
Devolution, but only on the government's terms 26th August 2026 The Government are making much of Andy Burham’s history as Mayor of Greater Manchester and how it will shape his plans, although they aren’t highlighting that... Articles
The growing need to turn around Crawley town centre 19th August 2026 I often hear concerns raised by residents about the state of our town centre. Many people mention antisocial behaviour to me and say Crawley town centre is... Articles
Standing up for motorists in Crawley 12th August 2026 Most of us use a car, either as a driver or passenger, and yet while motorists are generally good for our economy, it feels like they are blamed for much of... Articles