This week in Parliament I had a very productive meeting with the Minister with responsibility for coastal communities to discuss my campaign to honour the Spitfire and how Southampton could put in a bid to [...]
This morning, in a landmark ruling, Lord Chief Justice Thomas said Mrs May did not have the right to set in motion Article 50, the official start of the two-year EU divorce proceedings, without [...]
The UK is a maritime nation. It is a fact that we must not forget as we forge a strategy to increase manufacturing, exports, and international trade, and to secure our long term prosperity in [...]
Thank you to all those who serve. Reservists play a vital role in our nation's defence and it is only right we honour the hard work they put in. As a reservist employer I also [...]
It was a privilege to welcome two excellent Hampshire Firefighters to Parliament today. Julie Jacobs is an inspiration to people who have an ambition to become a firefighter. It has been my pleasure to know [...]
Yesterday afternoon I met with the Head Teacher of The Sholing Technology College Martin Brown, and the Deputy Head Teacher Suzanne Ashley. We discussed the Ofsted report in detail and the actions being taken by [...]
Many of you will know of the situation at The Sholing Technology College with their recent unsatisfactory Ofsted Report. I have arranged a meeting with the Head Teacher for tomorrow at 3.30 and will be [...]
It is frequently said that a week is a long time in politics, but this week has surpassed all expectations.On Thursday last week, voters in the United Kingdom sent shock waves around the world when [...]
The EU referendum was fiercely contested and some (nearly half) are not happy with the result. However, the debate and the vote cannot be allowed to be used as an excuse for abusive, intolerant and [...]
I have spent 20 years campaigning for a referendum on our relationship with the European Union. David Cameron was the only politician brave enough to give the voters that referendum.There was a long and robust [...]
