Simon Hoare19 Mar 2024Government blocks plans for solar farmLocal government minister says the project near Gayton would cause "major visual harm".19 Mar 202413 Mar 2024Law could change to stop council's four-day weekA minister describes South Cambs District Council's decision to continue the trial is "arrogant".13 Mar 20247 Feb 2024Fears rundown building could collapseA councillor said the Blackpool "eyesore" showed why town needed investment. 7 Feb 202420 Dec 2023Sussex councils voice anger over settlementBrighton & Hove and East Sussex councils say the amount on offer from the government is not enough.20 Dec 202314 Nov 2023NI Affairs Committee chairman made junior ministerSimon Hoare was appointed to a new role at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.14 Nov 202329 Jan 2023MP appeals for help to find missing family dogSimon Hoare posted a plea on social media after his family's terrier Jerry went missing.29 Jan 202310 Mar 2022Tory MPs row over 'immoral' Ukraine refugees tweetDaniel Kawczynski's comments on Ukrainians are dubbed "risible" and "offensive" by a senior colleague.10 Mar 20229 Mar 2022'No political will' to deliver for ethnic minoritiesA councillor who works with minority communities calls for direct Westminster intervention.9 Mar 202227 Jan 2021Paisley's 'Catholic IRA' remark criticised by MPsThe DUP MP is told that his remark is not "conducive to moving things forward".27 Jan 2021