Cost of Living Support

My Friday constituency visits were delayed last week as I spent the breakfast hours doing the media round, dealing with the breaking news that sacked US ambassador, Peter Mandelson, had failed security vetting but had still been appointed to the role, which allowed him access to top secret Governmen

NEW analysis has found that under plans set out by the Conservative Party families in Brentwood and Ongar could save £15,250 when moving house.Housing has become unaffordable for many, including large numbers of young people, hoping to get a foot on the housing ladder.

As I write, President Trump is on the news saying he believes the US/Israeli war on Iran is “very complete, pretty much”.However the impact of the missile strikes on targets in the Middle East and the subsequent effect on oil prices could be felt for some time to come.

Today, Kemi Badenoch MP, Leader of the Conservative Party, launched our 2026 Local Elections Campaign with a pledge to get Britain working again.In her speech, Kemi Badenoch said:Hello everyone.

This week, more than 250 Labour MPs voted to hike Fuel Duty, punishing drivers and pushing up the cost of living.

It was excellent to see so many Essex Members of Parliament, Borough District and County Councillors and candidates for the May local elections gathering at Hutton Hall on Friday for the launch of the Conservatives’ Essex election campaign, presided over by my party’s leader, and Leader of His Majes

I recently visited Ian and Nina Boyd at The Rising Sun in Brentwood to hear first-hand about the challenges they are facing as a business.Since taking over the pub in 2020, costs have soared.

A very Happy New Year to all readers of this weekly column in the Brentwood Gazette.

The Conservative Party plan to abolish Stamp Duty for the family home could save homeowners who want to move in Brentwood and Ongar an average of £15,500.The plan to cut stamp duty on the family home is opposed by Labour Party, the Liberal Democrats and Green Party.Stamp duty is a key blocker to pur

The amenity of Brentwood High Street has been all-changing in the last month. There’s no traffic or traffic noise, as the road has been closed off for gas works and road resurfacing to take place. But it’s been far from quiet.