Local Government reorganisation will deliver better value for money for taxpayers Monday, 20 January, 2025 My background is in financial markets and investment. As a result, I tend to look at the world with a view to financial efficiency and value for money. There is no doubt about it, there is very poor efficiency and value for money in the public sector. One area that I was particularly taken by is local government. Here in Worcestershire, we have seven big councils – Worcestershire County Council -... Local News
View from Westminster 1st July 2016 1st July 2016 After more than 4 decades since we last had a vote on EU membership, the country has had another chance to voice its opinion on our continued membership of the... Westminster News
View from Westminster 24th June 2016 24th June 2016 The polls have closed, the results are in and we are set for Brexit. This is not a result I wanted, but I am proud to be part of the greatest democracy on Earth... Westminster News
View from Westminster 20th June 2016 20th June 2016 My favourite film is Apollo 13, the story of the doomed 1970 moon mission. In a key scene, Jim Lovell, the commander, radios mission control. “The earth’s... Westminster News
Unemployment remains at record low in Wyre Forest 16th June 2016 Mark Garnier MP pleased with consistently low unemployment figures Local News
View from Westminster 10th June 2016 10th June 2016 Immigration is about the hottest topic that comes up on the doorstep. Whilst having an overall beneficial effect on our economy, it is not beneficial for... Westminster News
View from Westminster 3rd June 2016 3rd June 2016 Interest in the referendum is intensifying. Last week I debated the pros and cons of our EU membership with regional UKIP MEP Jim Carver, attracting around 400... Westminster News
Mark Garnier MP congratulates Harvington Hall volunteers on Queen’s Award 2nd June 2016 Wyre Forest MP praises vital work that volunteers do Local News
Free Retirement Roadshow Returns 31st May 2016 Mark Garnier MP recommends the event to residents over 55s and carers Local News
Mark Garnier calls for end to “misleading figures” in EU Referendum debate 27th May 2016 Wyre Forest MP highlights the findings of the Treasury Select Committee, of which he is a member Local News
