Weston’s MP John Penrose has written to the Housing Minister saying that beautiful urban homes should count towards local Council housebuilding targets, to protect greenfields from development, and to bring investment and regeneration to town and city centres. In his letter, John argues that Council housebuilding targets don’t pay enough…
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The Rt Hon Christopher Pincher MPMinister of State for HousingMinistry of Housing, Communities & Local Government2 Marsham StreetLondon SW1P 4DF I’m writing to follow up on our conversation on Wednesday, about a potential solution to the proposed new formula-driven housing needs housebuilding targets for each Local Authority area. I am…
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The below is an interview with John by Emily Craig of Global Competition Review Journal. The UK government announced last week that John Penrose MP will lead a review of the country’s competition policy, as it prepares to leave the European Union and tackle the economic shock brought on by the…
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This piece is written by Liam Halligan of The Daily Telegraph Last Sunday, this newspaper revealed the Government was launching a review of UK competition law, ahead of an autumn Budget. “Competition drives down prices, creates wider choice for consumers and leads to better-quality products and services,” said Alok Sharma, the…
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‘Box Notes’ are short briefings included in a Minister’s red box, to bring them up to speed on a developing issue. Dear Member, I’m writing to brief you about our latest CPF report, on the Environment and Animal Welfare. As always, there’s a summary of the report’s conclusions on this…
Read MoreJohn intervenes to say: the sad reality is no matter how long the furlough scheme goes on for, some jobs won't exist when it's done. We’ve got to help people find new work, or get new skills for whatever new world we face once the pandemic is over.
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John Penrose has previously proposed scrapping communications, energy and water watchdogs and replacing them with single body. Tory… Read More
Britain’s finance ministry said a review of the country’s competition rules would consider ways they could be improved… Read More
The Council’s consultation on its plans for local transport and homes has just closed. Don’t worry if you… Read More
John Penrose MP has been asked to examine UK competition policy. this work will aim to cement the… Read More