Result of the Barnet Annual Council Meeting 2026 Tuesday, 19 May, 2026 Barnet Conservatives secured the highest number of votes of any party in the local elections on 7 May, winning the popular vote with 35% compared to Labour’s 27%. However, with both main parties holding 31 seats each and one Green councillor, no single party has an outright majority. Labour retained control by the narrowest of margins, winning Whetstone ward by just eight votes. Despite this clear... Local News
Better broadband for Underhill – delivery starts on fibre connections for more local BT cabinets 20th April 2016 The battle for better broadband in Barnet continues as Theresa Villiers, MP for Chipping Barnet, and local campaigner, Lesley Evans, have welcomed the news that... Local News
Villiers continues campaign to save Trent Park 20th April 2016 Theresa Villiers, MP for Chipping Barnet, is backing the latest stage in the campaign to save the historic Trent Country Park in Enfield. A long-time supporter... Local News
New Environment Centre for Noah's Ark Children's Hospice 12th April 2016 Theresa Villiers, MP for Chipping Barnet, has welcomed the opening of the new Environment-Centre for the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice. To be known as the E... Local News
Support for working people, and security in retirement 6th April 2016 On April 6th, the one of the most significant ever reforms the state pension took place. With the introduction of the new flat rate state pension, those... Local News
Boost for low paid workers in Barnet 5th April 2016 Theresa Villiers MP has welcomed the launch of the National Living Wage, which will increase the take-home pay for 1.3 million people across the country. From... Local News
Chase Farm rebuild gets green light from Government 24th March 2016 After years of campaigning in support of Chase Farm Hospital, Theresa Villiers, MP for Chipping Barnet, has welcomed the news that the multi-million pound... Local News
Standing up for the High Street: Villiers welcomes business rate help for local businesses 22nd March 2016 Theresa Villiers, MP for Chipping Barnet, has welcomed the news that small businesses in Barnet could save thousands of pounds on their business rates thanks to... Local News
Charity Cycle Ride with Mayor of Barnet 15th March 2016 Theresa Villiers, MP for Chipping Barnet, joined Cllr Mark Shooter, the Mayor of Barnet, for a 19-mile charity cycle ride. The event was part of the fundraising... Local News
Opening of proposed new school at Underhill postponed to 2018 as Villiers and local residents quiz the Ark Academy on their plans 15th March 2016 Theresa Villiers, MP for Chipping Barnet, invited representatives of the Ark Academy and the Education Funding Authority (EFA) to her constituency office in... Local News
Conservatives pledge to get kids off social media 12th January 2026 Children are spending more time online, exposed to explicit content. National News
Conservatives force vote on Keeping Jury Trials 8th January 2026 Last Night the Conservatives forced a vote on protecting jury trials. National News
Chagos Bill Defeated 6th January 2026 Labour’s disastrous Chagos Surrender Bill has been defeated in the House of Lords. National News
Kemi's New Year Message 1st January 2026 This year, we will show that we are the only party with a backbone needed to build a stronger Britain. National News
Labour U-turn on the Family Farm Tax 23rd December 2025 After 14 months of pressure Labour have partially U-turned on this cruel and unfair tax. National News
How can we reform the welfare budget? 9th December 2025 Right now in Britain, there are more than 6 million working-age people claiming benefits. National News
