I was pleased to receive the news this week that Stoke Mandeville Hospital would receive £10.58 million in extra funding to increase capacity as part of the Urgent and Emergency Care Recovery Plan. This investment is part of the £250 million recently allocated by the Government to increase capacity at […]
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A Pragmatic and Proportionate Approach to Tackling Climate Change
The new head of the UN’s IPCC climate panel, Jim Skea, has recently said that increases of 1.5 degrees do not pose the existential threat many politically motivated activists often claim, explaining that “the world won’t end if it warms by more than 1.5 degrees”. I have long argued that […]
Read MoreMy statement on the ULEZ expansion and the abolition of London Day Travelcards
I was recently asked by Bucks Free Press to comment on Sadiq Khan’s latest proposal to begin phasing out London Day Travelcards and explain how that decision may affect my Wycombe constituents. I believe that the Labour Mayor’s proposal is just another instance which, combined with his ongoing ULEZ expansions, […]
Read MoreMy statement on the opening of the High Wycombe driving test centre
I am delighted that the High Wycombe Driving Test Centre has now reopened and commenced testing. I have spent many hours speaking to people in the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Ministers in the Department of Transport, and the Council, even holding a debate in Parliament on the issue. It has […]
Read MoreMy statement on the continued closure of the High Wycombe driving test centre
I understand the frustration the continued closure of the driving test centre is causing. I share that frustration. Constituents are routinely writing to me requesting an update on its planned reopening, illustrating the reasons I believe it is essential we have a functional driving test centre in High Wycombe. As […]
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What I have been up to this week #Working4Wycombe: Met with the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Social Mobility, Youth and Progression on behalf of Wycombe Homeless Connection. Attended the Penn and Tylers Green Residents’ Society AGM. Visited the Christian Aid Week Reception in Parliament to discuss their work with […]
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What I have been up to this week #Working4Wycombe: Pleased to meet pupils from West Wycombe Combined School when they visited Parliament and answer their questions. Raised the concerns of Pine Trees’ residents at the Taylor Wimpey AGM. Accompanied the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on a visit to […]
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What I have been up to this week #Working4Wycombe: Visited Wycombe Hospital to learn about the impressive innovative practices in breast cancer care and robotic surgery for treating local people. Met with Andrew Boff AM to discuss how the ULEZ expansion will affect those in Wycombe, and why it must be […]
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What I have been up to this week #Working4Wycombe: Visited Butterfly House to learn about the challenges facing South Bucks Hospice. Attended the Pinetrees residents’ meeting to discuss a range of concerns that constituents have raised with me. Visited Booker Hill Primary School to speak to pupils and answer their […]
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What I have been up to this week #Working4Wycombe: Visited Wycombe High School to discuss politics and democracy with students. Attended the British Kebab Awards to present the Award for Best Regional Takeaway to Wycombe’s own Zem Kebab. Spoke to Wycombe Sound about my experiences as an MP, tolerance, humility […]
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![😡 A wise building site carpenter once said to me,
🗣️”A Labour government is the worst kind of government for the working man [and woman].”
🇬🇧 True then. True today. We battle on.](https://www.stevebaker.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/442413775_18432903037051538_3387178564604183858_n-320x320.jpg)
![😡 A wise building site carpenter once said to me,
🗣️”A Labour government is the worst kind of government for the working man [and woman].”
🇬🇧 True then. True today. We battle on.](https://www.stevebaker.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/442413775_18432903037051538_3387178564604183858_n.jpg)
