Weekly Column Thursday, 28 March, 2024 Nottinghamshire will benefit from more than £16 million in funding from the Conservative Government to increase funding for school children with special educational needs (SEND). Every child deserves the chance to succeed in life, which is why we have increased the high-needs budget by over 60 per cent since 2019-2020 to over £10.5 billion in 2024-25. The Conservative Government are investing a... Local News
The Spring Budget: East Mids 6th March 2024 Today, the Chancellor announced the Spring Budget. Here is what is means for us here in the East Midlands: National Insurance Contributions CUT for 2.1 million... Local News
Brendan Clarke-Smith says ‘stick to the plan’ as Government sets out Budget, to cut taxes, build a stronger economy and deliver a brighter future for families in Bassetlaw 6th March 2024 Brendan Clarke-Smith has welcomed today’s Budget, saying ‘stick to the plan’ to cut taxes for working people and support businesses in Bassetlaw. Our plan is... Local News
Weekly Column 6th March 2024 Worksop Guardian 06.03.2024 Recently we have seen a shocking increase in extremist disruption and criminality – including on the individuals and institutions... Local News
Campaign backed by Brendan Clarke-Smith marks fourth success as Ocado launches online ‘Best of British’ 4th March 2024 Ocado have implemented the biggest ‘Best of British’ section for online shoppers, featuring over 850 items from British farmers and food producers, in fourth... Local News
Westminster Hall Debate on VAT on independent school fees 1st March 2024 20% VAT on Independent School Fees - last week I spoke out on this awful proposed Labour policy. All it will do is serve as a tax on aspiration and cause... Local News
Launch of Midlands Engine Investment Fund II provides £400m boost for small businesses 29th February 2024 The Midlands Engine Investment Fund II will deliver a £400m commitment of new funding for smaller businesses The fund will build on the success of the first... Local News
MP welcomes new funding for homes and beds to help rough sleepers off the streets in Bassetlaw 29th February 2024 Brendan Clarke-Smith welcomes nearly £370,000 for Bassetlaw. This is part of nearly £220 million that is being given to councils across the country to help... Local News
Today I write in The Telegraph on why I believe Labour has shamelessly weaponised claims of Islamophobia against Lee Anderson to distract from its splits on Gaza 28th February 2024 Today I write in The Telegraph on why I believe Labour has shamelessly weaponised claims of Islamophobia against Lee Anderson to distract from its splits on... Local News
Supporting Retford Market 24th February 2024 Great speaking to stall holders and constituents at Retford Market today. Well done to all of those who signed the petition to get Bassetlaw District Council to... Local News