Save Bexley Village’s cash machine Tuesday, 29 September, 2026 Barclays wants to close its cash machine outside the Nisa Local (30-32 Bexley High Street) on 11 December 2026. This is the only free-to-use cash machine left on Bexley High Street. Thanks to legislation introduced by the previous Conservative government, a cash access assessment is triggered whenever a bank branch or free cash machine closes. Sadly, LINK (the UK’s cash machine network) believes... Local News
Latest column: Protect Bexley's family homes 4th February 2026 Louie French MP's latest column in the News Shopper . Bexley’s family homes could be broken up and lost if the Government doesn’t change its policies. The rapid... Articles
Louie French MP: Reeves' tax-hiking Budget is a betrayal 26th November 2025 The Chancellor unveiled her Budget today, breaking her promise not to increase taxes on working people. The proposals include a smorgasbord of tax raids that... Westminster News
Over 600 people sign petiton to save the International Baccalaureate 20th November 2025 Over 600 people from the Bexley Grammar School community have signed the petition to save the International Baccalaureate after the Government unexpectedly... Local News
Latest column: Bexleyheath Police Station overnight closure is a betrayal 12th November 2025 Louie French MP's latest column in the News Shopper . Sadiq Khan promised to protect London's police stations by retaining at least one 24-hour counter in each... Opinions
Louie French MP: Sadiq Khan has failed to get London building 5th November 2025 Old Bexley and Sidcup MP Louie French today secured a debate on housebuilding in London, warning the Government not to grant Sadiq Khan more planning powers. He... Speeches
Keir Starmer's BritCard backers say they've got proof it works – I've busted this myth 20th October 2025 Louie French MP's comment piece published by the Daily Express . Supporters of Sir Keir Starmer's controversial plans to roll out digital ID cards in Britain... Opinions
Standing up to hate means protecting Jewish fans too 17th October 2025 Louie French MP's comment piece published by LBC Opinion. Whether that is players wearing black armbands to Kick Racism out of Football or Wear Red Day - which... Opinions
What the Community Diagnostic Centre means for local patients 30th September 2025 Louie French MP's latest column in the News Shopper . Securing more services at Queen Mary's Hospital has been my number one priority since I was first elected... Opinions
Latest column: Labour’s police cuts will weaken Bexley 18th August 2025 Louie French MP's latest column in the News Shopper . "Together, and with a Labour government, there's no limit to what we can achieve," Sadiq Khan promised... Opinions