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Business as usual planned on most Southern routes during RMT strike

GTR are planning to run a normal service on most of their Southern routes during the planned RMT strikes on Tuesday 3 October and Thursday 5 October, although they are asking passengers to check before they travel. An overview of the changes is available on GTR's website here -

Herald column September 21st 2017

Thanks to all those who came along to my public meeting in Lancing Parish Hall last Thursday to talk about the New Monks Farm development and state of the A27 and apologies to the many who had to stand.

Have the Greeks lost their Marbles?

Earlier this year I took a few hours out from a visit to UNICEF refugee facilities in Athens to have a look round the Acropolis Museum. I was one of just over 1.4m visitors who did the same last year and I paid five Euros for the privilege.

A27 Working group - Response to Highways England A27 proposals

The A27 Working Group, which I sit on, have published their official response to Highways England's (HE) A27 'improvement' proposals and pulled no punches in dismissing them: "The Working Group (WG) believes that the option put forward by HE is not fit for purpose and will not address the long

Tim Loughton MP welcomes extra funding for West Sussex schools

Tim Loughton MP (East Worthing & Shoreham) has welcomed the Government’s announcement of more resources for West Sussex schools with the introduction of a new fair funding formula. On Thursday 14 September the Education Secretary, Justine Greening, announced the Government’s final dec

RMT announce further strike action

Please see below a statement from Nick Brown, chief operating office regarding the RMT’s announcement today about fresh industrial action on Southern services on Tuesday 3 October and Thursday 5 October.

Tim Loughton MP - New Monks Farm Public Meeting

The public meeting I held recently to discuss the proposed development of New Monks Farm was absolutely packed. It was as you can imagine a very contentious meeting and Martin Perry from Brighton & Hove Albion FC answered a number of questions.

Securing a trade deal with Canada

The Prime Minister’s visit to Canada today is not only about recognising our past but also looking ahead to our bright future.