8 May 2013
Greg welcomes new prison regime
Greg has welcomed news that prisoners across England and Wales, will in future need to make real progress towards their own rehabilitation and work hard in prison before they can receive privileges, like access to television sets and being able to wear their own clothes.
8 April 2013
Greg saddened by death of Baroness Margaret Thatcher
“I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Margaret Thatcher.
27 March 2013
Greg welcomes new steps to control immigration
Greg has welcomed new steps set out by the Prime Minister to ensure we have an immigration system that favours people who work hard and want to get on in life.26 March 2013
Equitable Life Justice for pensioners in Bexhill and Battle
The Government will make ex-gratia payments of £5,000 to Equitable Life policyholders who bought their annuity before 1992, as announced in last week’s Budget.26 March 2013
Income Tax cut for 41,711 people in living in Bexhill and Battle
The amount people can earn before paying income tax – the personal allowance – will rise to £10,000 in April 2014.20 March 2013
Landmark step in childcare support for parents in Bexhill and Battle
Greg has today welcomed the landmark announcement to introduce tax-free childcare which, when fully implemented, will be worth up to £1,200 every year, for each child under age 12 and could benefit 2.
6 March 2013
Greg welcomes proper recognition for World War II heroes
Greg has welcomed the Government’s announcement that World War II war heroes who served on the Arctic Convoys and in Bomber Command will be eligible to receive new recognition.
5 March 2013
Greg enjoys a Fairtrade Cuppa in Bexhill
Greg called into ‘No 48’ on Devonshire Road on Monday morning to enjoy a cup of fair-trade tea with the Bexhill Fairtrade Committee during Fairtrade Fortnight.
31 January 2013
Law change will help protect vulnerable local people from aggressive bailiffs
Greg has welcomed the news that the law will be changed to give vulnerable people stronger protection from aggressive bailiffs.
21 January 2013
Helping households with their Council Tax Bill
Greg has welcomed Government moves to help households bring down their monthly bills by spreading council tax payments over 12 months, rather than 10.