More Funding for Our Schools
The Government has announced an additional £1.3 billion for schools funding over two years - meaning schools funding will be £2.6 billion higher in 2019-20. This is good news for children in our city.
July 2017
Our NHS
Today, our healthcare system has been ranked the best healthcare system of 11 wealthy countries by the independent think tank The Commonwealth Fund. The NHS came top in 5 of the 11 areas assessed, including [...]
Balancing the public finances
This morning I attended a debate in Parliament on balancing the public finances. This was a very well attended debate and highlighted how important it is as a country to live within our means. While [...]
June 2017
Public Sector Pay
I think it's important people understand the reasoning behind my vote on yesterday's amendment to the Queen's Speech on the public sector pay cap. The amendment put forward by Labour last night would not have [...]
Her Majesty’s Most Gracious Speech
It was an honour to be present for Her Majesty's Most Gracious Speech. Provision for increases in investment in schools and health, particularly mental health. Legislation to protect victims of domestic violence and abuse and [...]
Statement on Grenfell
In recent days, I have been contacted by a number of residents, some by email and others on Facebook, in relation to an Independent article from last year linked to the 2016 Housing and Planning [...]
May 2017
Terror Attack in Manchester
Whatever our troubles they are mostly nothing compared to what happened to dozens of innocent people last night. The attack in Manchester on innocent men, women, and most cruelly of all, children was carried out [...]
Fox Hunting Update
Amongst a very positive Conservative Party Manifesto, I was disappointed to see that it included a free vote on fox hunting. This was discussed in Parliament in 2015 and at that time I made my [...]
April 2017
Out of control Executive Pay
While Southampton's Labour Council are putting libraries and swimming pools at risk and cutting bin collections to fortnightly they have increased those earning over £100,000 per year by nearly 40%. Most other councils have cut [...]
March 2017
Royston leads Westminster Hall debate on the Spitfire
On Tuesday I held a debate in Parliament calling on the Government to help fund The National Tribute to The Royal Air Force in Southampton. The debate received fantastic support from MPs on all sides [...]