Royston Smith, Conservative MP for Southampton Itchen
I am proud to have been elected as the Member of Parliament for the Southampton Itchen Constituency in 2019 once again. 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
Statement on the Fire Safety Bill
Yesterday there was a debate in the House of Commons on the Fire Safety Bill. I and a fellow MP, Stephen McPartland had tabled a number of amendments to the Bill which sought to ensure that no leaseholder would be held liable for fire safety remediation work. Although unfortunately there [...]
Announcement on the Awarding of Grades
The Education Secretary confirmed yesterday that for upcoming GCSE and A-Level results, teachers will decide the right grades for their students. This decision means that schools will be allowed to [...]
Prime Minister Publishes Roadmap for Lockdown Relaxation
Earlier the Prime Minister set out his roadmap for relaxing the lockdown restrictions. He set out his plan to relax restrictions carefully and gradually whilst it continues to be safe [...]
Times Red Box: Cladding crisis is a living nightmare for thousands of people
This week I had an article published in The Times on the cladding crisis and how the government now has an opportunity to fix it. Many residents in Southampton have [...]
Update on Free School Food Parcels
Images have been circulating online of some unacceptable food parcels which have been given to students entitled for free school meals but are not able to attend school. Some were [...]
Southampton Coronavirus Treatment Enters Next Phase of Clinical Trials
Trials of the new coronavirus treatment developed by Southampton based company Synairgen at Southampton University Hospital have now moved into the next phase of clinical trials. This new treatment has [...]
New National Lockdown Restrictions – Stay At Home
The Prime Minister has announced this evening new national lockdown restrictions which will come into force tonight. As back in March this year, everyone must stay at home. I [...]
Trade Deal Struck with the European Union
I am relieved and happy that a trade deal with the European Union has been secured this afternoon. We will need to scrutinise the detail of the deal as [...]
Southampton Enters Tier 4 from Boxing Day
It is disappointing news that Southampton, along with almost all of the rest of Hampshire will enter Tier 4 restrictions from Boxing Day. This is not what any of [...]
Changes to Christmas Restrictions
The Prime Minister announced this evening tighter restrictions for over the Christmas period which is disappointing news for us all. A new coronavirus variant has emerged which spreads considerably [...]
Proposed End to Live Animal Exports
The Government is proposing to ban the export of animals for slaughter and fattening abroad. Many have long called for an end to this practice where livestock and even [...]
