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
Universal Credit: what it’s trying to achieve and why this matters 24th October 2017 Universal Credit is the most important welfare reform for at least a generation. So let me explain what it’s trying to achieve, why this matters and how it’s... Westminster News
Gloucester MP says plans for more social housing should “rocket boost estate regeneration in Gloucester” 16th October 2017 Gloucester MP Richard Graham has welcomed announcements from the Prime Minister to create a ‘new generation of council houses’. During her speech at Party... Local News
Gloucester employment success has overtaken 130 other constituencies 27th September 2017 According to City MP Richard Graham, Gloucester’s unemployment has fallen faster than 130 constituencies since June 2010. “The figures show,” said Richard,... Local News
Gloucester MP welcomes extra school funding for Gloucester 19th September 2017 Gloucester MP Richard Graham has welcomed the Education Secretary Justine Greening’s announcement on a new fair funding formula that will increase funding for... Local News
Gloucester MP Richard Graham elected as member of Brexit Select Committee 8th September 2017 Richard Graham MP has been elected by Conservative MPs to join the Select Committee for Exiting the European Union. Richard will be one of 21 Members of... Westminster News
Broadband in New Builds 6th September 2017 It's important that all of our broadband black spots are connected as soon as possible. I raised my concerns about new developments in particular with the... Westminster News
‘Fantastic opportunity’ to be the next apprentice for Gloucester’s MP 5th September 2017 Richard Graham MP is currently looking to hire his next apprentice. His previous apprentice, Sophie Jones, has called it a ‘fantastic opportunity’. Sophie said... Local News
MP welcomes Glosterpreneur Raging Bull to Gloucester’s city centre 1st September 2017 Gloucester MP Richard Graham said former Gloucester and England rugby star Phil Vickery has played a blinder by bringing his clothing brand Raging Bull to... Local News
“Time for decision on tidal lagoon” says Marine Energy Parliamentary Group Chair 31st August 2017 Re-elected Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Marine Energy and Tidal Lagoons Richard Graham MP has said that the next few weeks are crucial... Westminster News