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
Why we're ending Automatic Early Release for violent & sexual offenders 1st October 2019 The worst offenders should serve most of their sentence in prison. They should not be released after serving just half of their sentence automatically. National News
We’re signing the Armed Forces Covenant 1st October 2019 Veterans risked their lives for our country to keep us safe and protect the values we hold so dear. The Conservative Party stands behind our Armed Forces. National News
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News