Andrew Griffith MP: Heatwaves and local businesses 1st July 2025 As we experience unusually high temperatures this week, I hope everyone is managing to stay safe, cool, and well. While we all navigate this heatwave, it's... Articles
Andrew Griffith MP: Rural Oscars, water project and council tax 24th June 2025 It’s always a proud moment to celebrate South Downs businesses and individuals on the national stage. I was delighted to welcome Gregory Gladwin and Olivia... Articles
Andrew Griffith MP: Planning Bill weakens protections for nature 9th June 2025 This week Parliament was debating the Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2025, something which will impact upon everyone. It does contain some sensible reforms... Articles
Andrew Griffith MP: Defence of the UK and Midhurst gas mains works 5th June 2025 Defence of the United Kingdom is not a luxury, it is the foundation of our freedom. The world is quite evidently more dangerous than it has been in generations... Articles
Andrew Griffith MP: Flower shows and the Chagos deal 28th May 2025 Did you know that West Sussex has the highest density of horticultural growers in the whole of the UK? Or that the horticulture sector contributes over £5... Articles
Andrew Griffith MP: ‘troubling blow for our coastal communities’ 22nd May 2025 This weeks UK-EU summit has delivered a deeply troubling blow for our coastal communities. As part of a broader ‘reset’ with Brussels, the Government has agreed... Articles
Andrew Griffith MP: Planning rules and car headlight glare 15th May 2025 Planning rules are strict for a reason. Without them towns merge with villages, and villages encroach upon the fields and farms around. And it is only fair that... Articles
Andrew Griffith MP: VE Day, social care review, and Midhurst by-election 8th May 2025 As I wrote last week, this Thursday we commemorate 80 years since Victory in Europe (VE) Day this week. I have been reflecting on the immense courage and... Articles
Andrew Griffith MP: Pleased to see so many towns and villages preparing for 80th anniversary of VE Day 1st May 2025 I am pleased to see so that many villages and towns in Arundel & South Downs are getting ready to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day next... Articles