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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Update From Westminster: The King’s Speech
On Tuesday, His Majesty The King delivered the first King’s Speech in over seventy years. The speech outlined this Conservative Government’s legislative agenda for this session of parliament. Instead of short-term politicking, Rishi Sunak’s Government has focused on taking long-term decisions to deliver a brighter future for Britain. From cutting […]
Read MoreGovernment Ban on Nitrous Oxide Update
I know that the recreational use of nitrous oxide is of growing concern to many in Wycombe. Over the past few years, I have seen many photographs from concerned constituents of large piles of discarded canisters which have been found around parks, left in roadside verges, and collected during litter […]
Read MoreThe Government is Working Hard to Cut Crime
Under this Conservative Government, overall crime in the UK excluding fraud has been falling for some time. However, and understandably so, many in Wycombe and across the UK continue to have concerns about crime and anti-social behaviour. I was pleased to see that the Thames Valley Police has recruited an […]
Read MoreCrime is down by more than a quarter
Via Share the Facts: Our action plan and the hard work of the Police means that crime is down by more than a quarter – the lowest level on record. The Guardian reports, Crime rate in England and Wales falls 7% to lowest level since 1981.
Read MoreCutting crime – Conservatives: securing a better future
Tonight is the John Hampden Grammar School Question Time which kicks off the election campaign in Wycombe. More here. In preparation for the event, I’m publishing a series of videos which set out how Conservatives are securing a better future for our country.
Read MoreSafer, more secure communities
Via the Conservative Party, new figures show that crime has fallen by more than a fifth since we came to power:
Read MoreQuestion to the PM on anti-terrorism
Yesterday the Prime Minister gave a statement to the House on the EU Council, Security and Middle East. I asked the following question; Steve Baker (Wycombe) (Con): I was appalled to learn that the British terrorist interviewed on “Newsnight” came from Wycombe. Does my right hon. Friend agree that this man has disgracefully betrayed […]
Read MoreModern Slavery Bill Introduced to Parliament
Last week, the Home Secretary introduced a Modern Slavery Bill into Parliament. The Bill sets out to ensure that the law enforcement agencies have the tools they need to stamp out this abhorrent practice. The Modern Slavery Bill contains significant new measures to ensure that victims are better supported and […]
Read MoreOverall crime has dropped 10% in Thames Valley
There has been significant good news in the Thames Valley Police Area of which Wycombe is a part. This record has been supported by the Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner, Conservative Anthony Stansfeld. Anthony has explained to MPs that: In the last year overall crime has dropped by 10% […]
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