Out in Hungerford on a sunny spring morning Monday, 20 May, 2024 On Saturday, Laura brightened local residents' day in Hungerford, by appearing on their doorsteps. Having meaningful conversations with householders about issues they are passionate about. Local News
Supporting Small Business Saturday 4th December 2023 Couldn't be more proud of all the small businesses we have in West Berkshire. Here is a small selection of some of the finest; we are spoiled for choice of... Local News
Laura Farris MP meets staff and Managing partner at The Retreat, Elcot Park 28th November 2023 Last Friday Laura met with Hector Ross, Managing Partner for The Retreat Elcot Park, which opened in Summer 2022. The Retreat employs around 150 people locally... Local News
Laura Farris speaks for the first time from the dispatch box 21st November 2023 Laura Farris spoke for the first time from the dispatch box in the House of Commons since being appointed as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for... ArticlesLocal NewsSpeeches in Parliament
Canvassing with Laura Farris MP 17th November 2023 Laura and the West Berkshire Conservatives have been out and about visiting constituents to chat about issues that are important to them. Many were delighted to... Local News
Laura Farris MP visits local businesses in Thatcham 17th November 2023 Laura Farris visited several shops in Thatcham recently. Laura said "Thatcham is a wonderful local town and it's good to see local residents supporting... Local News
Laura Farris MP holds informal surgery at Hilliers Newbury 10th November 2023 Laura Farris MP visited Newbury Hilliers last week, following their expansion. Laura took the opportunity to hold an informal "Meet the MP" session in the new... Local News
Nutrient Neutrality reforms welcomed in West Berkshire 1st September 2023 The Government is tabling an amendment to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill that will, if passed, reform EU Rules on Nutrient Neutrality. Nutrient... Articles
New Administration fails to meet their own 100 Day Plan 13th August 2023 The new administration is off to a bad start as most of their 100 Day Plan has yet to be completed – or, in many cases, started. Lack of planning or preparation... ArticlesLocal News
Conservatives call for Council to listen to residents and businesses ahead of forcing through pedestrianisation 13th July 2023 West Berkshire Conservative Councillors are encouraging the LibDem Council to consult with businesses and residents instead of forcing pedestrianisation onto... Articles
The Government's Coronavirus support package for the self-employed 27th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme – helping many of our country’s self-employed workers. National News
Your NHS needs you – how to become an NHS Volunteer Responder 25th March 2020 The NHS has issued a call for volunteers to support the 1.5 million extremely vulnerable people in our society. Here’s how to take part. National News
Support packages for businesses affected by Coronavirus 24th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a number of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses in this time of national need. National News
Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives 23rd March 2020 Boris Johnson's speech to the nation to send us into lockdown: getting everyone to stay at home to protect the NHS to save lives. National News
How we’re helping people affected by Coronavirus 20th March 2020 We’re providing a coordinated, comprehensive response to coronavirus so every person in this country has the support they need in the coming months. National News
How we are supporting small businesses during COVID-19 19th March 2020 We’re providing a £330 billion package of loans and guarantees to keep businesses afloat in critical times. National News
