Gareth Johnson MP to host public meeting about Dartford Crossing Consultation

• Gareth Johnson MP supports Government spending on the RAF

  Date: Mon 20th February 2012
  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gareth Johnson MP supports Government spending on the RAF Today Gareth Johnson MP for Dartford welcomed the Ministry of Defence announcement that it is to order an additional C-17 Globemaster, taking the number of aircraft in the RAF's fleet to eight. The purchase of an extr... more >

• Gareth Johnson MP welcomes retail sales figures

  Date: Mon 20th February 2012
  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Gareth Johnson MP welcomes retail sales figures   Gareth Johnson MP vice chair of the APPG on Retail has welcomed figures from the Office of National Statistics that show retail sales up by 0.9% in January compared with December.   Gareth said “These ... more >

• Gareth Johnson MP welcomes growth in apprenticeships under Coalition Government

  Date: Mon 20th February 2012
    For Immediate Release   Gareth Johnson MP welcomes growth in apprenticeships under Coalition Government   Gareth Johnson MP for Dartford has welcomed new figures which show Coalition investment has led to a substantial rise in the number of apprenticeships since the last Labour... more >

• Gareth Johnson MP opposes TfL bid to run rail services from Dartford

  Date: Tue 7th February 2012
  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Gareth Johnson MP opposes TfL bid to run rail services from Dartford   “I do not support the suggestion that TfL should take over running trains from Kentas I believe that providers must be accountable” said Gareth Johnson MP for Dartford.   &ld... more >

• Gareth Johnson MP welcomes Government confirmation of support for hospitals struggling under PFI agreements

  Date: Mon 6th February 2012
  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Gareth Johnson MP welcomes Government confirmation of support for hospitals struggling under PFI agreements   This week the Department for Health has announced that it estimates that over the next 25 years £1.5 billion be paid to hospitals such as Darent V... more >

• Gareth Johnson MP campaigns to reduce instances of closure of the Dartford Crossing during adverse weather conditions

  Date: Thu 2nd February 2012
  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gareth Johnson MP campaigns to reduce instances of closure of the Dartford Crossing during adverse weather conditions   “Too often the QEII bridge is closed leaving huge tail backs and delaying hundreds of people in traffic” said Gareth Johnson MP for Dartfo... more >

• Gareth Johnson MP takes part in a debate on the Falkland Islands

  Date: Wed 1st February 2012
      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gareth Johnson MP takes part in a debate on the Falkland Islands   On Tuesday (31st Jan) Gareth Johnson MP for Dartford took part in a Westminster Hall debate on the subject of the Falkland Islands. Gareth said “Some 225 British personnel died dur... more >

• Gareth Johnson MP supports extension of crime mapping facility

  Date: Mon 30th January 2012
  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gareth Johnson MP supports extension of crime mapping facility   The Home Secretary Theresa May MP has today announced that the Government’s crime mapping facility will be extended to show crime’s which happen near a range of public places not just near peop... more >

• Gareth Johnson MP encourages residents to make use of Warm Front Scheme

  Date: Mon 30th January 2012
  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gareth Johnson MP encourages residents to make use of Warm Front Scheme   “As the weather turns colder we are all concerned about how to keep our homes warm” Said Gareth Johnson MP for Dartford “and I would encourage all who are struggling to afford th... more >

• Gareth Johnson MP signs letter opposing Thames Estuary plans

  Date: Wed 25th January 2012
      For Immediate Release Gareth Johnson MP signs letter opposing Thames Estuary plans   Gareth Johnson MP for Dartford has signed a letter to the Prime Minister opposing the possible construction of a new airport in the Thames Estuary.   “I have a number of concerns ... more >

• Gareth Johnson MP lobbies Ed Davey MP for alternative place for Swanscombe residents to collect mail

  Date: Mon 23rd January 2012
   For Immediate Release   Gareth Johnson MP lobbies Ed Davey MP for alternative place for Swanscombe residents to collect mail   On Monday (23rd January) Gareth Johnson, Member of Parliament for Dartford, met with Ed Davey MP Minister for Employment Relations, Consumer and Postal A... more >

• Gareth Johnson MP secures assurances from Roads Minister

  Date: Mon 23rd January 2012
      For Immediate Release   Gareth Johnson MP secures assurances from Roads Minister to reduce noise pollution from the approach to the Dartford Crossing   On Thursday last week Gareth Johnson, MP for Dartford, raised the issue of noise pollution at the approach to the Dart... more >

• " Airport Plans are Wrong" says Gareth Johnson MP

  Date: Wed 18th January 2012
   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   “Airport Plans Are Wrong” says Gareth Johnson MP in relation to Thames Estuary Airport Plans “I continue to be opposed to these plans and I will fight any proposal for a Thames Estuary Airport” said Gareth Johnson MP. He was responding th... more >

• Gareth Johnson MP supports Bluewater and Dartford Town Centre in Parliament

  Date: Wed 18th January 2012
   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gareth Johnson MP Supports both Dartford Town Centre and Bluewater in Parliament   On Tuesday (17th Jan) Gareth Johnson MP took part in a Parliamentary debate on the future of town centres and the British high street.   Gareth said “The Government is ... more >

• Gareth Johnson MP champions teaching history in schools

  Date: Thu 12th January 2012
   For Immediate Release   Gareth Johnson MP champions teaching history in schools during a Westminster Hall debate This week Gareth Johnson MP for Dartford has taken part in a debate on the importance of teaching history in secondary schools.  “It is vital that pupils learn a... more >

• National Citizenship Programme

  Date: Mon 9th January 2012
    For Immediate Release                                                                             ... more >

• Gareth Johnson MP welcomes Justice Secretary’s announcement to get inmates to work

  Date: Wed 4th January 2012
     4rd January 2012   Gareth Johnson MP welcomes Justice Secretary’s announcement to get inmates to work “I support the announcement made by Ken Clarke today that the Ministry of Justice plans to double the number of inmates working in prison” said Gareth Johnson... more >

• Gareth Johnson MP welcomes Government support for Cancer Patients

  Date: Tue 3rd January 2012
   3rd January 2012   Gareth Johnson MP welcomes Government support for Cancer Patients “Cancer Research UK has recently published statistics on cancer rates in Dartford and these statistics paint a mixed picture” said Gareth Johnson MP for Dartford.   The number of peo... more >

• Gareth Johnson MP response to the Transport section of the Autumn Statement

  Date: Tue 29th November 2011
    For Immediate Release – November 2011 Gareth Johnson MP response to the Transport section of the Autumn Statement “ I will not be supporting any extra crossing in the Dartford area. Dartford has suffered enough as a result of the existing Dartford Crossing” said Gareth ... more >

• Gareth Johnson MP response to plans for Thames Estuary Airport

  Date: Tue 29th November 2011
   For Immediate Release – November 2011 Gareth Johnson MP response to plans for Thames Estuary Airport Today the Chancellor announced that the Government will consider the plans for a new Thames Estuary Airport as London Heathrow and Gatwick are now reaching their maximum capacity for ... more >