James Brokenshire has declared his support for the Chancellor’s ambitious plans to abolish stamp duty for first time buyers on properties up to the value of £300,000.

James Brokenshire has welcomed the Environment Secretary’s announcement that the UK will impose a ban on ivory sales to help bring an end to the poaching of elephants.

James Brokenshire has given his support to calls for better protection for our bees and other pollinating insects as part of the Government’s call for deeper restrictions on the use of neonicotinoid pesticides.

James Brokenshire has welcomed the Government's commitment to ensuring that CCTV becomes mandatory in slaughterhouses, in order to safeguard the welfare of animals and bring those who may be engaged in the wilful neglect of animals to justice. 

James Brokenshire has welcomed the positive news that unemployment has fallen to the lowest level on record, dropping to 4.3%. In addition, the number of young people not in employment nationally has fallen below 5% for the first time ever.

James Brokenshire has praised all those involved in Saturday's family fun day marking 100 years of hospital services in Sidcup and the formal relaunch of Queen Mary's Hospital following significant investment.

James Brokenshire has commenced a round of meetings with each of the train companies who may bid to take over the running of Southeastern Train services to press for significant improvements.

James Brokenshire has added his name to the list of Members of Parliament that have pledged to become Bowel Cancer Champions, raising awareness of the disease and stressing the importance of early diagnosis.

James Brokenshire has reaffirmed his support for the important work of Cancer Research UK at their recent Parliamentary event as part of their Help Beat Cancer Sooner campaign, pledging to help keep cancer diagnosis and care on the agenda.

James Brokenshire has welcomed a new report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies which shows that the gap between the richest and poorest members of society has decreased since the financial crash of 2008, helped by a significant boost in employment levels that have disproportionately benefitted