I’ve been clear from the start, my significant opposition to the cruel policy of Labour to scrap the Winter Fuel Allowance and I signed our motion against it this week in Westminster. Pensioners deserve better and with cynicism in politics running high, this decision by Labour-one of the first it made-when coming to power whilst at no stage mentioning it during the General Election-only adds greatly to this. The new Government needs to reverse this cruel decision and restore the winter fuel allowance as negatively targeting our pensioners isn’t something we will ever stand for. The groups, within the ‘End Fuel Poverty Coalition’, said it will result in pensioners not on means-tested benefits seeing an unacceptable 15% increase in their winter energy bills.
It’s under 2 weeks to go to my latest MP Business Breakfast on Friday 13th September in Uckfield - kindly sponsored by Lawson Commercial - who are key to growing local jobs and suitable business premises. If you’re a business who would like to join us, at this or future ones do get in touch.
Over August, I’ve enjoyed being busy locally and helped a number of constituents through my regular surgery appointments including hearing about environmental concerns too from church groups and others. So, I’m thrilled to be hosting my latest in-person Q&A in Wivelsfield, on Wednesday 25th September for residents to meet me as their MP-kindly sponsored by Nancy Bikson. Too many people can feel remote from the wide-ranging work their MP's do both in Parliament and locally. I want to continue to work to change this.
My ongoing series of 'Meet Mims’ events is a chance for constituents to engage and discuss wider matters that affect our communities. Free tickets to apply for are available via my website with more events to come.
I recently joined the lovely Tulleys team with Cllr Gary Marsh seeing their beautiful sunflower field and discussed support available for rural, family businesses and the vital jobs they bring. I also enjoyed joining the hard-working team at Queen Victoria Hospital for their very special Canadian Wing 80th Anniversary Celebrations.
