A big day for pensioners Wednesday, 10 April, 2024 Some residents have said they were surprised there was nothing in the 2024 Budget about pensions. And in one sense they’re right - because the two main decisions had already been announced earlier: Increasing the State Pension by 8.5% on the 8th April. Maintaining the Triple Lock Let me focus on these points in turn. ...but two confessions first: First, I used to run a pensions business. There is... Articles
Lots of good things have been happening at GlosCol and other FE Colleges under this government, and yes I believe this year it's time for FE Colleges to get a bit more 3rd December 2018 https://www.facebook.com/richard4gloucester/videos/616834922068702/ Articles
Offensive Weapons Bill 30th November 2018 On Wednesday I negotiated with the opposition not to call a vote - which they would have lost - on an amendment intended to (partly) protect shopkeepers more... Speeches in Parliament
Where is the UK/EU Deal heading and where do I stand? 29th November 2018 Brexit and the UK/EU Deal Dear Constituent, Thank you for all your questions and comments on the UK/EU Brexit Deal (aka the Withdrawal Agreement, including the... Articles
I encouraged ITV News to film in Gloucester on Sunday to discuss Brexit & see our vibrant city. Strong support for PM. 22nd November 2018 https://www.facebook.com/simonharrisitv/videos/403300680477351/UzpfSTUx… Articles
Surgery appointments on Friday 30th November 2018 20th November 2018 Apart from regular individual surgery appointments for those in serious distress, I’ll be holding a surgery open to anyone who needs help on Friday 30th... Articles
My view of the Draft EU Deal 16th November 2018 My view of the Draft EU Deal: It respects the Referendum result and achieves minimum disruption for millions of citizens’ lives, jobs & travel. No compromise... Articles
Even Margaret Thatcher compromised to get results for all sides - my question to the PM 25th October 2018 Find my question to the Prime Minister attached below Speeches in Parliament
Why Labour is wrong about Gloucester 25th October 2018 See my question during PMQs here - https://www.facebook.com/100010862442617/videos/715447422160666/?id=100… Articles
Tonight celebrates 30 years of the irrepressible Alan Myatt as Gloucester’s Town Crier. 18th October 2018 Here he is... Local News