Hampshire Chronicle column

Writing in 2016, outlining why I intended to vote Remain in the EU referendum to come, I said life inside the European Union wasn’t perfect and life outside...

This week’s Budget contained good news for the NHS (and mental health in particular), schools, motorists, the military, taxpayers and the environment but I want...

First of all this month, a warm welcome to new (and returning) students settling into University life this Autumn. There are undoubtedly challenges – of town...

Last month’s argument about Boris Johnson and the burkha annoyed me. No-one wants to deny free speech; a debate should be had about the role of the burkha (or...

As a Health Minister in the current Government, I am familiar with calls for extra public spending. The NHS, as it celebrates its 70th, doesn’t need a birthday...

It’s tough being a parent these days. We all want our children to be healthy, happy and active but it’s hard in a world filled with temptation. When it comes to...

One of my favourite books is Look Up Winchester which is a self-titled ‘tour of Winchester’s historic High Street above the eye-line, with stories behind its...

Many readers of the Hampshire Chronicle will share my passion for cycling and no doubt my frustration that Winchester – and the surrounding area - is not yet...

Regular readers of my column will remember how, back in November, I made reference to the zeal with which Michael Gove has set about his work as Environment...