Supported by record funding in our health and social care systems, the Conservatives are taking the action needed to make healthcare provision faster, simpler and fairer for patients in our area, with the local NHS having been allocated £3.05 billion for 2024/25.
Today, the basic state pension will increase by £900 through the Conservative's TRIPLE LOCK guarantee for British pensioners. Both the State Pension and Pension Credit will be increased by 8.5% as part of this commitment.
The Government has announced a record annual investment of £850 million for councils to create new places for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and in Alternative Provision (AP) in mainstream and special schools, and to improve the accessibility of existing build
The Government has today announced that it will be supporting a law to overturn the most recent expansion of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) to the borders of Greater London, and put restrictions in place on any future expansion by the Labour Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.
The Transport Secretary has today made a series of fresh announcements as we continue to implement The Plan for Drivers, taking action to ensure drivers are treated fairly and the voices of local people heard when traffic management schemes are considered. This includes:
Mike would like to wish his constituents a happy International Women's Day.
As Conservatives, we believe in equality of opportunity for all, so everyone across our United Kingdom – no matter their gender, race, or background – can reach their full potential.
Following the tumultuous events and conditions of the past years with the Covid-19 pandemic, global inflationary pressures, and wars in Europe and the Middle East, the resilient UK economy has begun to turn a corner.