Horsham's Man in Westminster: Biggest issues for local farmers
This week John discusses his roundtable with local farmers, the next stages for his summer tour, and access to driving tests.
This week John discusses his roundtable with local farmers, the next stages for his summer tour, and access to driving tests.
Today more than ever we value the beauty and environmental benefit of mature trees, as they are home to an amazing variety of wildlife. It’s an emotional thing – we see our favourite local trees almost as old friends.
As Parliament is about to head into summer recess, it has been another busy week in Westminster and across our constituency.
Horsham District’s Cabinet is likely to withdraw the emerging Local Plan after considering all other options, as the recommendation is sent to Policy and Scrutiny next week.
Since becoming an MP, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with Susan. She was courageous, determined and full of clarity about what needed to change.
Horsham District's emerging Local Plan remains in jeopardy after instructions and statements from Labour’s Minister of State for Housing and Planning are at odds with Natural England’s environmental water neutrality limits to local water usage.
Liberal Democrats are clear: new housing must go hand in hand with new GPs.
Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency transport package to keep Britain moving, cutting the cost of travel for people – whether by car, train or bus.
We have announced a £600m rescue plan to fix maternity care, and make Britain the safest country in the world to have a baby.
Ed Davey's Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2026
After years of neglect, our local councils are in financial survival mode. The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to move past emergency bailouts and deliver a sustainable future for local government.
The international stage has been shaken by a series of reckless and illegal actions from Donald Trump’s White House. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new motion to bolster our national defence and strengthen our alliances with reliable partners.