Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill Wednesday, 15 January, 2025 It became abundantly clear that the Labour Government had manufactured a £2.4 billion black hole in the local government budget. To fill this, the Government is planning on rising the taxes on companies and organisations, whether they are on the high street or out of town. They intend to do this through the Non-Domestic Rating Bill (NDR). Sadly this Bill will burden small and medium-sized... Westminster News
Urgent Question: Local Government Reorganisation 15th January 2025 The Government published their agenda for reorganising council structures in England before Christmas and despite their promises, they have not been transparent... Westminster News
Renters' Rights Bill 14th January 2025 The Government is determined to use its large majority to force the damaging Renter’s Rights Bill while ignoring the warnings of the sector. As I have outlined... Westminster News
Showing Support for Local Farmers with the National Farmers' Union 10th January 2025 This morning, I met with farmers in Harefield and representatives from the National Farmers' Union (NFU) to discuss issues impacting their businesses. The... Local News
Supporting the St Luke's Hospice Charity Shop in Pinner 10th January 2025 I was delighted to meet with the St Luke’s Hospice team at their charity shop in Pinner this morning. It was a useful opportunity to learn more from the Chief... Local News
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, Second Reading 8th January 2025 There is much to welcome in the Government’s new Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. The Bill builds on work that was underway under previous governments... Speeches in Parliament
David Simmonds: Christmas 2024 Update 20th December 2024 I am pleased to bring you my Christmas 2024 Update. As ever, if you would like to sign up to my mailing list, you can do so on this page or by emailing david... Newsletters
Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement 18th December 2024 Early in the new year, local authorities across the country will be expected to set their budgets for the forthcoming year. Ever since the Chancellor's Budget... Speeches in Parliament
Beefing Up the Campaign Against the Family Farm Tax 17th December 2024 It was a pleasure to join Conservative colleagues - and Vicky the calf - in Westminster this morning to 'beef up' the campaign against the Chancellor's tax... Westminster News
English Devolution 16th December 2024 For the last month, it was clear that the Government was expecting to make a big announcement on the future of devolution in England. There were murmurings in... Speeches in Parliament
