All articles written by Mike Amesbury MP on PoliticsHome.com

09 Jan Transport

The government’s adversarial approach to rail strikes is only prolonging misery

Sadly, the government’s approach to the national rail dispute has so far been unhelpfully adversarial despite ongoing misery for commuters, businesses and the striking workers themselves.

02 Jun 2021 Communities

The Ground Rent Bill is a missed opportunity to end the leasehold scandal

The scandal of new homes with doubling ground rents goes back years, impacting a potential 4.5 million leaseholders. People shouldn’t have to wait for the glacial pace of government to fix this unfair system.

07 May 2021 Education

Now law, the School Uniform Bill will help keep clothing costs down for struggling families

The School Uniform Bill will ensure schools in England develop uniform policies that put affordability centre stage. For the first time, legally binding guidance will be issued to governors and headteachers.

12 Mar 2021 Education

MPs across the House must unite to make school uniforms more affordable

Being able to afford uniforms is becoming harder every year. But despite widespread support, the School Uniforms Bill could still fall unless members across the House unite behind it.

09 Feb 2021 Education

As families get poorer, the government must not block measures to make uniforms more affordable

When many families are spending lockdowns worried about their finances, why should the cost of uniforms add to their list of concerns?

19 Mar 2018 Communities

Councils are reaching breaking point – the status quo cannot continue

A government that once trumpeted its strength and stability is delivering neither for our local authorities, writes Mike Amesbury

19 Dec 2017 Communities

Closing the Devolution Deficit should be focus of Devo Mark II

Giving powers to our towns and counties to shape their own destiny too can help engender partnership, not competition with our cities, says Mike Amesbury MP.