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
Brexit, actually 9th December 2019 Boris Johnson's funny election advert parodies Love Actually but makes an important point: this election is too close to call. National News
Revealed: Labour’s plan to make our streets less safe 9th December 2019 Labour’s opposition to stop and search would increase crime on our streets, putting frontline officers and communities at risk. National News
Sport investment will get us ready for the World Cup bid 7th December 2019 A Conservative Majority Government will put a £550 million investment in grassroots football at the centre of its plans to back a UK and Ireland World Cup 2030... National News
Jeremy Corbyn’s plans to rig a second EU referendum 6th December 2019 The Prime Minister has written a letter urging Jeremy Corbyn to reconsider his Brexit policy and his plans to fiddle Labour’s second Brexit referendum. National News
Corbyn’s new high street tax will clobber local shops 6th December 2019 Labour’s plans for a new ‘land value tax’ will clobber high streets and town centres. National News
Boris Johnson wins the BBC Leaders’ Debate 6th December 2019 Tonight, Jeremy Corbyn once again demonstrated an abject failure of leadership. His repeated unwillingness to set out a clear position on Brexit means he has no... National News