As of Sunday the fuel prices in rural North West Northumberland will be coming down. This is the end of a 4 year campaign to make the case to central government and the EU that truly rural areas are hit by bigger transport and other associated costs. They have listened. I was up in Kielder and Bellingham barely 4 weeks ago and they were eagerly awaiting the change. It will make a big difference.
More details here: http://guyopperman.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/great-news-on-rural-fuel-rebate-ne48.html
Showing posts with label fuel prices. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fuel prices. Show all posts
Saturday, 30 May 2015
Wednesday, 18 June 2014
Energy Debate in the Commons this afternoon - trying to get in to speak
Around 4.15 there will be an energy debate. There is much to discuss. Clearly the biggest concern for residents in Northumberland is the increase in the oil price due to Middle Eastern instability - this will mean more costly fuel, gas and heating oil for locals.
Fuiller details of the worsening situation in Iraq is here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-27897648
Fuiller details of the worsening situation in Iraq is here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-27897648
Sunday, 16 February 2014
Thursday, 5 December 2013
Autumn Statement today
Fuel is a necessity not a luxury in Tynedale.
So I am particularly hoping for some help for families and businesses in Northumberland on fuel costs, which we have campaigned very hard upon.
Yes we will get the revised figures on the deficit reduction and the updated growth forecasts, and I hope we hear more talk about a responsible recovery from a responsible government which has to take the tough decisions to reduce public spending. I certainly do not want a return to Gordon Brown and "No more boom and bust ... mand light touch city regulation"
David Cameron made the point yesterday that his focus is on the long-term rather than short-term in his interview with the BBC yesterday saying:
‘We have been working to a long-term plan and what you’re going to see in this Autumn Statement is the next step in that long term plan – a long-term plan to turn the country around, to get us out of our difficulty with debt and deficit, and to secure jobs and recovery for all our people. A recovery for all: that is what we want to see.
‘Now, of course, we are going to be looking ahead to a time when, yes, if the economy continues to grow and, as it were if the sun continues to shine, we should be fixing the roof when the sun is shining – what the last government failed to do – and that means, yes, not just getting rid of our deficit but in good years trying to put some money aside. That is what Britain should be trying to do.’
So I am particularly hoping for some help for families and businesses in Northumberland on fuel costs, which we have campaigned very hard upon.
Yes we will get the revised figures on the deficit reduction and the updated growth forecasts, and I hope we hear more talk about a responsible recovery from a responsible government which has to take the tough decisions to reduce public spending. I certainly do not want a return to Gordon Brown and "No more boom and bust ... mand light touch city regulation"
David Cameron made the point yesterday that his focus is on the long-term rather than short-term in his interview with the BBC yesterday saying:
‘We have been working to a long-term plan and what you’re going to see in this Autumn Statement is the next step in that long term plan – a long-term plan to turn the country around, to get us out of our difficulty with debt and deficit, and to secure jobs and recovery for all our people. A recovery for all: that is what we want to see.
‘Now, of course, we are going to be looking ahead to a time when, yes, if the economy continues to grow and, as it were if the sun continues to shine, we should be fixing the roof when the sun is shining – what the last government failed to do – and that means, yes, not just getting rid of our deficit but in good years trying to put some money aside. That is what Britain should be trying to do.’
Monday, 23 September 2013
To Scotland today to meet, talk and listen for 4 days
Today I am south of Aberdeen to meet local businessmen, the local MSP and then kncoking on doors before speaking at a dinner at the Marine Hotel in Stonehaven, just south of Aberdeen. Greatly looking forward to it. Chatting last week to my MSP counterpart, Alex Johnstone, it was noticeable how much he talked of representing the "North East". As an English "North East" MP I think we will have a lot in common, ranging from concerns about fuel prices, to the need to stimulate both the rural economy and our core SMEs, and a desire to keep the union.
On Tuesday I will be spending the day in North Perthshire meeting local councillors, local activists, local farmers and NFU reps and then have a meet with the Scottish Air Ambulance, in my capacity as chair of the All Party Group for Air Ambulances.
On Tuesday I will be spending the day in North Perthshire meeting local councillors, local activists, local farmers and NFU reps and then have a meet with the Scottish Air Ambulance, in my capacity as chair of the All Party Group for Air Ambulances.
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