Brendan Clarke-Smith MP wants to explore other options to replace TV licence Wednesday, 3 March, 2021 Many Bassetlaw constituents have been giving me their views on the television licence fee and this week I spoke on the issue after more than 100,000 people signed a petition, triggering a debate in Parliament. British television is admired around the world and is something we can quite rightly be proud of. I’ve always enjoyed some of the excellent comedies, dramas and nature programmes produced by... Local News
Brendan Clarke-Smith: Budget shows Conservatives’ commitment to protecting jobs and livelihoods as we build our future economy 3rd March 2021 Budget delivers on commitment to provide security and stability to the British people through the pandemic – providing over £407 billion of support for families... Articles
BBC Licence Fee Debate E-Petition 2nd March 2021 Yesterday I took part in a debate on revoking the TV licence. This is after a public petition gained over 100,000 signatures, so triggered a debate in... Speeches in Parliament
Food Waste Action Week 2nd March 2021 It’s Food Waste Action Week and it’s time to stop wasting food. Each of us can make small changes – saving one slice of bread, one potato, one drop of milk –... Local News
Brendan Clarke-Smith MP welcomes acceleration of vaccine rollout in Bassetlaw 26th February 2021 Brendan Clarke-Smith MP has welcomed the latest figures showing 29.6% per cent of people in Bassetlaw have now received a vaccine In total, more than 19.3... Local News
Free Car Parking Petition Delivered to Bassetlaw District Council 25th February 2021 Today I have delivered my free parking petition for Worksop and Retford to Bassetlaw District Council to ask them to debate it and then put this into action as... Local News
Fire Safety Bill Debate 25th February 2021 Yesterday I took part in Fire Safety Bill on the Lords Amendments Debate, you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbegrS_KWaw Speeches in Parliament
We can all see light at the end of the Covid tunnel 25th February 2021 Finally, we can see a way out of the Covid-19 pandemic and the restrictions which have been placed on our everyday lives. The vaccination programme has been a... Local News
Coronavirus Update: Education 22nd February 2021 Mass testing for secondary pupils as all schools and colleges fully reopen from 8 March • Schools and colleges to reopen to all pupils from 8 March with... Local News
COVID-19 ROADMAP 22nd February 2021 March 8: Schools reopen March 29: 2 households can meet outdoors Outdoor sport April 12: Non-essential retail Hairdressers Outdoor hospitality Gyms & swimming... Local News
