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Flexi-ticket triumph for Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells is the third most popular origin point for flexi-season tickets on the Southeastern network, the rail operator has confirmed.

Station mural successfully reinstalled

The station mural erected in 2017 to celebrate the history of Tunbridge Wells has been re-erected following structural work on the bridge above the platforms.

Returning to Chair the Science and Technology Committee

Greg Clark has been confirmed as Chair of the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee following an uncontested election. He will resume the Chair, having served in Government over the summer.

Greg swears the oath of allegiance

Greg swore the oath of allegiance to King Charles III for the first time this morning, pledging: "I swear by Almighty God that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God."

Reflecting on the past week

In today's column for the Times of Tunbridge Wells, Greg reflects on the week gone by - from being one of the people chosen to meet Her Majesty the Queen's coffin as it was brought into Westminster Hall, volunteering as a marshal on the South Bank to assist the thousands of people queuing to pay

Memories of Her late Majesty the Queen

I was in the House of Commons last Thursday lunchtime when a chill spread across the Chamber as it became obvious, through whispered words to the new Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition, that something grave was happening.

In tribute to Her Late Majesty The Queen

Today Greg paid his respects to Her Late Majesty The Queen in a speech in the House of Commons. 

To read the full transcript in Hansard, click, here.

 

As travel returns aircraft noise must be combated

In today's column for the Times of Tunbridge Wells, Greg welcomes the Government's decision not to relax night flight quotas at Gatwick, following Greg's intervention. However, he acknowledges that it is just one victory in a long campaign to restore tranquillity above Tunbridge Wells. 

Low flying aircraft

Following observations from constituents that aircraft appear to be flying lower this year than in previous years, Greg has written to Martin Rolfe, Chief Executive of NATS, to enquire into why this new trend is being permitted by the regulator.