James Wild MP Weekly Column on Labour's Family Farm Tax Friday, 22 November, 2024 As I spoke to Radio Norfolk ahead of the farming rally in Westminster on Tuesday snow was falling outside. Not that that bothered the thousands of farmers who came to protest against Labour’s plans for a family farm tax and who work in all weathers. Family farms grow our food and are custodians of our countryside. Agricultural property relief was introduced in the 1980s precisely to protect family... Local News
Government action to stop illegal migration 14th December 2023 Stopping small boat crossings Since the Prime Minister outlined his priorities in January 2023, there has been a stressed importance on stopping small boat... Westminster News
QEH Update: plans progress for QEH helipad relocation 14th December 2023 Plans to temporarily relocate the helipad at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn (QEH) are moving forward, with work due to commence to prepare the new... Local News
Unlimited penalties introduced for those who pollute environment 14th December 2023 Companies who pollute the environment can be hit with unlimited financial penalties The previous £250,000 cap on Variable Monetary Penalties (VMPs) has now been... Westminster News
11,200 North West Norfolk households to receive further cost of living support 14th December 2023 Around 8 million eligible households across the UK are set to receive a £299 Cost of Living Payment in February, as the Government unveiled its plans to reward... Westminster News
Extra investment in drug and alcohol services for children and young people 14th December 2023 Children and young people in Norfolk who are at risk of harm from drugs and alcohol are to benefit from more targeted support to prevent substance misuse... Local News
£600 million Norfolk devolution deal accepted 14th December 2023 County Councillors vote to accept county deal devolution agreement with the Government Government funding will start transferring to Norfolk next summer, if... Local News
James Wild MP - New migration measures 8th December 2023 Weekly Column People are rightly concerned immigration is currently too high and is putting unsustainable pressure on housing, schools, GPs, and other services... Local News
James Wild MP praises local charity helping adults with learning disabilities and autism 8th December 2023 James Wild MP praises local charity helping adults with learning disabilities and autism James Wild MP for North West Norfolk visited local charity Forward Day... Local News
James Wild MP urges Justice Secretary to extend powers to require offenders to attend sentencing hearing 7th December 2023 James Wild MP urges Justice Secretary to extend powers to require offenders to attend sentencing hearing During the Second Reading of the Sentencing Bill, James... Speeches in Parliament