Do you know a Brit abroad? Wednesday, 28 February, 2024 Dear Resident, Do you have British friends or relatives abroad? I am writing to you today about the new rules governing overseas electors. These new rules, as set out in the Elections Act 2022, have now come into force, thanks to action by the Conservative Government. From now on, British citizens living abroad will (in almost all cases) be able to vote in UK parliamentary elections. Previously... Reports
Online purchases of machetes banned after campaign by Cllr Andrew Dinsmore and Greg Hands MP 19th April 2023 The Government has agreed to close the loophole on machetes following its consultation. On 18 April 2023, Rt Hon. Chris Philp MP, the Minster for Crime and... Articles
Another typical budget (2023-24) from LBHF 23rd March 2023 With the local elections a distant memory, its back to tax and spend under this Labour council and the Labour Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. That means residents... Local News
Local Conservatives WIN battle to save local bus routes from Mayor Khan's cuts - but the campaign goes on 11th January 2023 Mayor Khan has u-turned on hammering London’s buses and cancelled almost all of his proposed cuts. This is a huge campaign victory! As many of you will know, in... Local News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News
