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Kew Gardens could be in line for a £40m boost to its finances, as the Government announced it would bring in a bill to reform the way leases work on Kew’s land.

Zac Goldsmith, Member of Parliament for Richmond Park and North Kingston, has today announced his support for a 10 Minute Rule Bill by Alex Chalk MP, mandating that the UK reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. 

On Monday 29th April, Zac Goldsmith MP hosted a group of young voters in Parliament to discuss local and national politics. The evening started with a guided tour followed by a talk and Q&A in a committee room in the Houses of Parliament.

On Friday 26th April, Zac Goldsmith MP organised a coffee morning with local Councillor Roy Arora, at local ex-Councillor Cathy Roberts house in the Grove’s area of Coombe Vale Ward.

Parliamentarians on the APPG on Heathrow Expansion yesterday (25 April) met with Rob Light, the new Head Commissioner of the Independent Commission on Civil Aviation Noise (ICCAN).

On Thursday 25th April, Zac Goldsmith MP hosted a crime and safety meeting for Kew and North Richmond wards following a range of residents’ concerns regarding an increase in crime in the Old Deer Park and Kew Parade area.

1          Background – Hammersmith Bridge

Following the sudden closure of Hammersmith Bridge, Zac Goldsmith is petitioning Hammersmith and Fulham Council to prioritise repairing and re-opening Bridge.

Hammersmith Bridge is a major river crossing and primary route for thousands of residents commuting to and from work every day.