Hampshire Chronicle column

My constituents know that, in addition to our family holiday in Devon, I use Parliament’s annual recess for my Summer Tour. We’ve already visited Winchester...

A mixed bag for my column this month; of leaders, leadership and naughty pups. First, congratulations to Boris Johnson on his election as leader of the...

While it would be easy to use my column this month to discuss leadership campaigns (apparently there’s more than one taking place), I want to talk about...

While it would be wrong to deny that events in Westminster dominate the national headlines (and many of us of course will be taking part in European elections...

As widely reported, last month I returned to the back benches after three years in Government. Leaving any job, especially one you love, is not easy but it was...

Each weekend I make time to knock on doors and chat with constituents. It’s a little known part of an MPs routine (unless you open the door) but it’s the...

Earlier this month, social media for MPs hit a new low when a Facebook comment (from a constituent) suggested we should all “be hung” and I should spend the...

Last week, I voted for a safe and orderly exit from the EU. Next week, I will do so again. We should remember that the alternative is a no deal Brexit (or a...

Many readers will know I made the NHS, locally and nationally, my top priority from day one. That is, of course, about hospital care but also primary (GP’s and...