Thomas Turrell AM

London Assembly Member for Bexley & Bromley | Conservative Group Whip, Environment & Transport Spokesman @CityHallTories | Own Views.

[Kemi Badenoch @KemiBadenoch]

These thugs fractured the spine of Sgt Kate Evans, who spoke in court of the medical and emotional trauma she still lives with.
Prison is where they belong.
Unlike Zack Polanski, I want serious consequences for anyone who attacks police officers risking their lives to protect us.

[Thomas Turrell AM @ThomasFTurrell]

Planned cuts to the 227 bus risks a more crowded, less reliable service. That's why I am fighting to save it. ✒️ Sign my petition at https://t.co/ysKkFmHnUn

[David Wolfson @DXW_KC]

Faced with a choice between a Defence Secretary who wanted to spend more on our armed forces, a Chancellor who wouldn’t, and an Attorney General who enjoys suing them, the Prime Minister decided he could do without … the Defence Secretary.

[Kemi Badenoch @KemiBadenoch]

Yes. And I will 💅

[Thomas Turrell AM @ThomasFTurrell]

This week Uber have announced they are rolling out self-driving cars (autonomous vehicles)... but is London ready?

We asked that question at the Transport Committee this week. Afraid I'm not convinced we are. Let me know your thoughts 👇

[Thomas Turrell AM @ThomasFTurrell]

Great visit to London City Airport this morning to talk about their plans to carry more passengers while reducing noise for over 110,000 residents. Letting newer jets use the airport is key to unlocking huge economic potential and reducing disruption.

[Thomas Turrell AM @ThomasFTurrell]

London's Black Cabs aren't just iconic, they are the often the embodiment of London's spirit with support they give to veterans and supporting families in need. They're also critical for disabled travel. That's why they're worth protecting.

[Thomas Turrell AM @ThomasFTurrell]

When Thameslink was nationalised last month there were services which could and should have been devolved. Despite saying for years he wanted TfL to run these lines. So why's he so silent now. I'll be asking him on Friday...

[Thomas Turrell AM @ThomasFTurrell]

Decent parks aren't a nice to have, they're vital. I live in a flat; lock down would have been very different for me without the access to places like Kelsey Park, which I'm fortunate to have. That's why it's so important we sort out local government funding.

[Thomas Turrell AM @ThomasFTurrell]

Letting larger jets use London City Airport may not only reduce noise, but can also attract new operators to the airport; meaning more destinations, more choice, more competition, more jobs and unleashing East London's economic potential. It's a no brainer.

[Thomas Turrell AM @ThomasFTurrell]

The best way to tackle poverty is to grow the economy. That means backing business to keep London as a global, competitive city. We can't do that if we keep holding back infrastructure.

City Airport is being held back. I support unleashing its economic potential! 👀👇

[Thomas Turrell AM @ThomasFTurrell]

Changes to London City Airport could unlock huge economic potential in East London; supporting more jobs and opportunities.

The Environment Committees opposition is short-sighted; I refused to sign their letter and submitted my own in support.

[BBC London @BBCLondonNews]

City Airport faces opposition to large jet plans ➡️ https://t.co/VPEr51sOkt

[Thomas Turrell AM @ThomasFTurrell]

@JamesWorron Does Edge do anything else?

[Conservatives @Conservatives]

BREAKING: Even Keir Starmer's Chief Secretary Darren Jones admits he doesn’t have confidence in Rachel Reeves to grow the economy.

Text messages continue to reveal what Labour will tell Peter Mandelson, but refuse to admit to the British people.

[Kemi Badenoch @KemiBadenoch]

Every life matters.

One law. One standard. For everyone. 

This is about justice, for Henry, for his family and for all our children. They deserve better.

[Conservatives @Conservatives]

BREAKING: The Labour Party.

[Kemi Badenoch @KemiBadenoch]

It doesn’t matter who replaces the Prime Minister.

Labour MPs will keep asking for more tax to pay for more benefits.

[Thomas Turrell AM @ThomasFTurrell]

Had a great time earlier this week joining the Blackfen Community Library in celebrating 10 years of being in the community. Heard from those who use the library, and the difference it has made to their lives.

[Thomas Turrell AM @ThomasFTurrell]

Earlier this year I challenged the Deputy Mayor for Environment on likelihood of hitting Sadiq Khan's Net Zero target... he didn't want to answer.

Now we know why... because we aren't going to hit it 👇https://t.co/H2qpA4XoLK

[Kemi Badenoch @KemiBadenoch]

Labour entered government and
⬇️hiked employers National Insurance
⬇️hiked the minimum wage
⬇️loaded new regulations on businesses

The result? Employers stopped hiring young people.

@Conservatives will listen to business, back more apprenticeships and reduce tax and red tape.