I am proud to have been elected as the Member of Parliament for the Southampton Itchen Constituency again in 2017 and I have now been an MP here since 2015.
As someone who has lived here all of my life, I know and understand the area intimately and will fight for the issues that matter most to you; your concerns are my concerns. I want to make Southampton and its residents safer, more prosperous and to make our city one of which we can all be proud.
Thank you for your support.
Royston Smith
Royston’s Blog
Gosport War Memorial Hospital
Truly shocking to be in the Chamber yesterday to hear about the deaths of 456 patients at Gosport War Memorial Hospital. No one could doubt the sincerity of the Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, when he apologised “on behalf of the government and the NHS"
Visit the House of Commons
Delighted to welcome Judith and Kathleen to the Palace of Westminster for a tour on Monday. If you would like a tour please get in touch with my assistant Alex [...]
Refurbishment of the Mayflower Theatre
Meeting with Lee Peck in Westminster to discuss the refurbishment of our nationally renowned Mayflower Theatre. Looking forward to further meetings with the Mayflower Chief Executive Michael Ockwell to see [...]
Itchen College Work Experience
I was really pleased to welcome Itchen College Law Student Emily for a week’s work experience in Parliament this week. This included an opportunity for Emily to attend a very [...]
Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust
I’m supporting Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust during Cervical Screening Awareness Week (11 – 17 June) to recognise the fact that Smear Tests aren’t easy for everyone. Every woman should have [...]
Southampton’s Youth MP
Congratulations to Sholing Technology College pupil Shanté Jackson on her election as the Youth MP for Southampton. This is a fantastic achievement and I am sure Shanté will do a [...]
Government Investing in Housing
Housing is recognised as a major issue and the Government are investing billions of pounds in housing and homes. Last year 217,000 new homes were built and that will be [...]
Solent Mind New Community Project
Are you at least 19 and live in Bitterne, Thornhill, Bitterne Park, Harefield, Midanbury or Townhill Park? Solent Mind are introducing a new community pilot project aimed at helping those [...]
Remainer tactics are underhand and undemocratic
ON TUESDAY, June 12, Parliament will have to vote on the Lords' amendments to the EU Withdrawal Bill. The focus of these amendments is on remaining in the Customs Union [...]
Royston visits Army Cadet Force at Bittere Park School
It was a pleasure to visit 3 Troop of Y Company Army Cadet Force (ACF) at Bitterne Park School last night. A great group of young people who will go [...]
Royston attends the official opening of Room2 Southampton
Yesterday I was invited to the official opening of Room2 Southampton’s first ‘hometel’ on Queen's Terrace. It was great to join the Mayor and to explore Room2 to learn about [...]
