We need to make energy affordable again Wednesday, 2 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 the start of July. When added to rising bills such as council tax and water, the high costs of rents and mortgages, and high petrol and diesel prices, it makes life increasingly unaffordable for many. 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
FIFA shambles a wake-up call on protecting free-to-view sporting events 5th August 2026 Many of us enjoyed watching the recent football World Cup and England’s great run helped to make it memorable. There were concerns raised during the tournament... Articles
More spending will mean more taxes and more borrowing 29th July 2026 A week ago, just before Andy Burnham became Prime Minister, I wrote in this column the following about him. “I suspect he could seek to distract the public with... Articles
Local Government reorganisation is becoming a shambles 22nd July 2026 I’m not sorry at all to see Keir Starmer leave office this week, but I don’t have great expectations that his replacement will be much better. I do think Andy... Articles
We need action on the economy, not gimmicks 15th July 2026 Our country will have a new Prime Minister next week. This should be used as an opportunity to change course, but so far all I’ve seen from Andy Burnham is... Articles
Britain is not broken, but it's politics could be 8th July 2026 Unscrupulous politicians use a tactic of consistently repeating lies, resulting in some people believing them to be true, despite available evidence saying... Articles
We're likely to pay the price, whichever version of Andy Burnham shows up 24th June 2026 I welcome Keir Starmer announcing that he will resign as Prime Minister. He is doing the right thing, but it’s for the wrong reasons. In February, Crawley’s... Articles
Conservatives Launch Tax Free Reservists Scheme 14th July 2026 Our ambition is clear: to grow Britain's Armed Forces Reserves to 50,000, strengthening our security National News
Kemi responds to Nigel Farage's "resignation" 7th July 2026 Farage is feeling the pressure from his investigation and has now called a by election. National News
Kemi calls for MP's to focus on Defence 6th July 2026 Only the Conservatives have a clear plan to rebuild Britain’s defences. National News
Kemi's challenge to Andy Burnham 29th June 2026 We cannot let Labour make the same mistakes again. National News
Keir Starmer Resigns 22nd June 2026 The pressure has been building for weeks, and now finally Starmer has done the right thing. National News
Conservatives score major victory in Aberdeen South by election 19th June 2026 The people of Aberdeen sent a message on behalf of the country. Energy security is national security. National News
