Column: Bourne Needs a Community Diagnostic Centre Friday, 6 March, 2026 When I became the Member of Parliament in 2019, one of the biggest issues in Grantham centred on healthcare provision, given that the town was growing, the hospital’s services had gradually been reduced over several years and people were having to travel large distances for medical testing. It was very clear to me that we needed to see more investment in Grantham’s local provision, but more than... Articles
Gareth supports World Book Day 2026 in Westminster and Bourne 5th March 2026 Happy World Book Day! If you have children, your morning was probably spent sorting out costumes and last-minute props. Reading for pleasure remains the biggest... Local News
Gareth reacts to the Spring Statement on GB News, 03/03/2026 3rd March 2026 Economic growth is critical. It was right that the Labour Party made it their “number one mission” after the election. But today we learned that the OBR are... Westminster News
Gareth responds to Labour's Spring Statement on Politics Live, 03/03/2026 3rd March 2026 We all want to see our country do well, but Labour’s plan achieves the opposite. Lower growth, higher unemployment, and a failure to take difficult decisions... Westminster News
Column: Better Rail, Safer Roads, Stronger Grantham 20th February 2026 For generations, Grantham has benefited from its position strategically located in the middle of the Eastern part of the country, with transport links that... Articles
Column: Stalled Support Won’t Save our Steeples 6th February 2026 For generations, churches have sat at the centre of community life, providing spaces not only for worship, but for remembrance, celebration and mutual support... Articles
Column: Saving Grantham’s Barracks Is About Readiness, Not Nostalgia 23rd January 2026 Like many others, I have been following developments in the international security environment with growing concern. From heightened tensions in the Middle East... Articles
Column: Why our local pubs need our support now more than ever 9th January 2026 As we move into 2026, I hope everyone had a restful Christmas period. I trust that, like me, you are looking forward to the year ahead. Christmas is a time for... Articles
A Christmas Message: Resolve 18th December 2025 At Christmas time, in candle-lit churches with familiar carols, we are reminded that this season is not only about celebration, but about meaning. It asks us to... Local News
Column: A Budget that fails to support working people 28th November 2025 After months of speculation, this week saw Labour’s long-awaited Budget coming as another disappointment for working people. Before I share my thoughts on what... Articles
