North Somerset Times: John says care homes need a long-term solution

Following the announcement of an extra £2billion investment into social care, The Weston Mercury & North Somerset Times asked Weston’s MP, John Penrose, his thoughts on whether this is enough or whether more investment is needed … John said: “The £2billion extra cash is an important step in the right…

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Financial Times: Tories join demand for Theresa May to deliver on energy pledge

Nearly 200 MPs, including 76 Conservatives, called for Theresa May to deliver on her promise to cut energy bills for 17 million households in an awkward intervention on the eve of the Tory party conference. The prime minister made a bold promise before the election in June to save families…

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Guardian: John puts pressure on Theresa May to introduce price cap on energy bills

Letter to prime minister signed by 192 MPs said move would protect millions of families on standard variable tariffs Theresa May has been urged to revive her election pledge to put a price cap on energy bills by more than 70 Conservative MPs who signed a cross-party letter to the…

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