Next week, MPs will debate and vote on the Criminal Justice Bill at its Report stage. The 2019 Conservative Party Manifesto on which I was elected pledged to back our police and criminal justice system with tougher sentences, and more powers to tackle knife and drug-related crime. This Bill delivers […]
Read MoreMy Response to Intimidation in Public Life
Following what I regard as gaslighting over the recent incident in Pinetrees, I want to be very clear with my political opponents. If someone seeks me out on the street and pursues me, videoing, then they can expect me to video them back for evidence. I will also publish the […]
Read MoreMisconceptions about my position on Gaza
I very much regret that some local people are dissatisfied with the Government’s position on Gaza. While we may disagree on the policy, I have made many representations to Ministers – including the Prime Minister and his team – to ensure that constituents’ views are understood. I am certain we […]
Read MoreUpdate From Westminster – This Conservative Government is Tackling Illegal Immigration
In December, the Prime Minister announced that he would introduce emergency legislation, supported by a legally binding treaty, to finally get flights to Rwanda off the ground and tackle Channel boat crossings. At the time, I wrote a blog post which explained why I believed that to be so important: […]
Read MoreWeekly Round-Up #Working4Wycombe
Here’s what I’ve been up to this week #Wycombe #Working4Wycombe:
Read MoreWeekly Round-Up #Working4Wycombe
Here’s what I’ve been up to this week #Wycombe #Working4Wycombe:
Read MoreGeneral Election Pledges Statement
Prior to any General Election, all candidates standing receive many requests to pledge their support for national policy issues. Many of these causes are noble and I will wish to support them. However, main party candidates at General Elections stand on their party’s manifestos – the programme of policies that […]
Read MoreWe are Taking Action to Protect our Waterways
I know an area of acute local interest is the condition of our waterways. We are blessed to live in such a beautiful part of the country, and it is incumbent on us all to ensure that our rivers and waterways are maintained. Of course, none of us want to […]
Read MoreUpdate from Westminster – All the Cost of Living Support Measures Coming into Force This week
There is no question that our country has faced some profound challenges over the past few years. From the pandemic and the consequences of our response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, these difficult times have demonstrated the importance of strengthening the UK’s public finances. I know the cost of […]
Read MoreSteve Baker MP & PCC Matthew Barber – What We Are Doing to Tackle Crime in Wycombe
In recent years, the concerted efforts of both the Government and Thames Valley Police have resulted in a significant reduction in crime rates. 1.8 million fewer crimes have been committed since 2010, excluding fraud, and neighbourhood crime has halved in the same period. Here in the Thames Valley, incidents of […]
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