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Hitchin MP wades in to support river conservation
PRESS RELEASE FROM ALISTAIR STRATHERN MP WEDNESDAY 3 rd  DECEMBER 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Alistair Strathern, MP for the Hitchin constituency, donned waders and joined members of the River Hiz Conservation Group (RHCG) on litter picking duties at one of Hertfordshire’s ecologically precious chalk streams.  Strathern shared the group’s concerns about the fragility of the river’s ecosystem. Invasive species, including Himalayan balsam, mink, and signal crayfish add to the
3 days ago


Hitchin MP helps secure reform of Agricultural Inheritance Tax in boost for local farmers
PRESS RELEASE FROM ALISTAIR STRATHERN MP WEDNESDAY 26 th NOVEMBER 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alistair Strathern, the MP for the Hitchin constituency, has welcomed tweaks to the Government’s Agricultural Inheritance Tax.  In today’s Budget statement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced changes to agricultural property relief reform to enable spouses to transfer their allowance to a partner, and backdated the change to ensure those whose spouse has already passed away will sti
Nov 26
Alistair Strathern MP celebrates new National Forest for BedfordshireÂ
PRESS RELEASE FROM ALISTAIR STRATHERN MP THURSDAY 6 th  NOVEMBER 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Alistair Strathern, Labour MP for Hitchin, has welcomed the creation of a new national forest in Bedfordshire, which will bring lasting environmental and economic benefits to communities across the county.  The new forest will see millions of trees planted in the years ahead, as part of Labour’s commitment to allocate over £1 billion this Parliament to tree planting and support for
Nov 6
Over £3m in fines for Anglian Water will be used for cleanup projects
PRESS RELEASE FROM ALISTAIR STRATHERN MP WEDNESDAY 8 th  OCTOBER 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Alistair Strathern, MP for the Hitchin...
Oct 8
Solar boost for St Mary’s Academy as new panels slash bills and cut carbon
PRESS RELEASE FROM ALISTAIR STRATHERN MP FRIDAY 26th SEPTEMBER 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Â Alistair Strathern, MP for the Hitchin...
Sep 26
Alistair Strathern MP warns sustainable farming schemes risk failing smaller farms
PRESS RELEASE FROM ALISTAIR STRATHERN MP FRIDAY 5 th  SEPTEMBER 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Alistair Strathern, MP for the Hitchin...
Sep 5


Hitchin nursery celebrate Green Flag eco award with Local MP
PRESS RELEASE FROM ALISTAIR STRATHERN MP MONDAY 14 th JULY 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Â York Road Nursery and Pre-School hosted Alistair...
Jul 14


Hitchin MP thanks local scouts and cubs for ‘fantastic’ climate action posters
PRESS RELEASE FROM ALISTAIR STRATHERN MP WEDNESDAY 25th JUNE 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Â Alistair Strathern, MP for the Hitchin...
Jun 25


Hitchin MP celebrates award-winning local farm and food businesses in Parliament
PRESS RELEASE FROM ALISTAIR STRATHERN MP WEDNESDAY 18h JUNE 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Alistair Strathern, the MP for the Hitchin...
Jun 18


Hitchin MP celebrates securing bill-saving solar investment for Lister Hospital
PRESS RELEASE FROM ALISTAIR STRATHERN MP FRIDAY 21st MARCH 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Â Alistair Strathern MP has celebrated the...
Mar 21


Hitchin MP hails local apprenticeship providers as he calls for expansion of training
PRESS RELEASE FROM ALISTAIR STRATHERN MP TUESDAY 4th FEBRUARY 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Â Alistair Strathern, MP for the Hitchin...
Feb 4


Hitchin MP presses for change in Parliament after spate of local fires
PRESS RELEASE FROM ALISTAIR STRATHERN MP WEDNSDAY 22nd JANUARY 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Alistair Strathern, the MP for the Hitchin...
Jan 22


Hitchin MP launches campaign to expand solar panels on new homes
PRESS RELEASE FROM ALISTAIR STRATHERN MP FRIDAY 17th JANUARY 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Â Alistair Strathern, MP for the Hitchin...
Jan 17


MP reacts to shocking new data revealing sewage dumping in Hitchin has doubled
Alistair Strathern, Labour MP for Hitchin has strongly reviled the previous Government’s 14 years of neglect that has led to “a...
Oct 23, 2024


A radical workforce shake-up is needed to deliver our ambitious energy transition
Labour’s plan to reach net-zero by 2050 has the power to transform the health and wealth of our country . But we will only achieve this...
Oct 14, 2024


How this parliament can herald a new era for cross-party, ambitious climate action
BY ALISTAIR STRATHERN MP (CHAIR OF THE ENVIRONMENT APPG) AND LUKE MURPHY MP (CHAIR OF THE CLIMATE APPG) This parliament is critical for...
Oct 14, 2024


Hitchin MP calls for nominations to celebrate local rural champions
PRESS RELEASE FROM ALISTAIR STRATHERN MP THURSDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alistair Strathern, MP for the Hitchin...
Sep 12, 2024


MP salutes ‘fantastic’ Herts animal charity
PRESS RELEASE FROM ALISTAIR STRATHERN MP THURSDAY 29 AUGUST 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Â Alistair Strathern, Labour MP for Hitchin,...
Aug 29, 2024
Alistair Strathern MP backs first-ever rural crime strategy to safeguard farmers
PRESS RELEASE FROM ALISTAIR STRATHERN MP MONDAY 29 APRIL 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Â Alistair Strathern, MP for Mid Bedfordshire and...
Apr 28, 2024


Labour pledges to back Bedfordshire farmersÂ
PRESS RELEASE FROM ALISTAIR STRATHERN MP WEDNESDAY 17 APRIL 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Â Â Labour's Shadow Environment, Food and Rural...
Apr 17, 2024
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