Felicity Buchan launches campaign to keep access to community banking Friday, 10 May, 2024 As you may know, NatWest are planning to close their Notting Hill and South Kensington branches. These closures will limit access to vital banking services that require face to face appointments, disproportionately affecting some of the most vulnerable members of our society. So NatWest need to alleviate the impact of these latest closures. That's why I am launching a campaign calling on NatWest... Local News
Felicity Buchan attends Iftar dinner at Al Manaar Mosque 22nd March 2024 When stepping into Al Manaar Mosque, I am always struck by their fantastic sense of community. Invited to share in this week's interfaith Iftar celebration, I... Local News
Research shows Labour's schools tax could cost up to £1.6bn 22nd March 2024 New analysis from the Adam Smith Institute (ASI) suggests that Keir Starmer's claim that the schools tax would raise £1.3bn is based on flawed assumptions. The... Local News
Felicity Buchan meets with DEFRA Minister 21st March 2024 This week, I met (virtually) with DEFRA Minister, Robbie Moore MP, and his team of officials to raise flooding issues. In particular, I raised concerns about... Local News
Felicity Buchan welcomes ex-Labour Councillor to the Conservative family 20th March 2024 Last week, I shared the exciting news that Cllr Dahabo Isse, who represents Colville Ward, had left Kensington Labour to join the local Conservatives. This... Local News
Inflation falls again to 3.4% from 11.1% in October 2022 20th March 2024 This week I want to lead with some good national news - inflation is down again and now stands at 3.4 percent. Over the last couple of years, we've witnessed... Westminster News
Officials on more than 100k doubles under Sadiq Khan 19th March 2024 The number of City Hall and TfL officials on over £100k has doubled since Sadiq Khan became Mayor of London. Despite ballooning staff costs, we've seen a record... Local News
Local Schools Concerned By Labour's Schools Tax 15th March 2024 I have been catching up with some of our local schools in Kensington and one theme keeps coming up: the Labour Party's proposals to remove the VAT (20% tax)... Local News
LFB Complete Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 Recommendations 14th March 2024 I am pleased to share that, as of this week, London Fire Brigade (LFB) has completed all 29 recommendations directed at the Brigade by the Grenfell Tower... Local News
3000 Residents Sign Felicity Buchan's Petition Against TfL Proposals for Holland Park Roundabout Cycle Lane 13th March 2024 I want to thank the almost 3,000 local people who have signed my petition to stop TfL's Holland Park Roundabout Cycle Lane Proposals. On March 3rd, I submitted... Local News