Hampshire Chronicle column

Last week, many of my constituents working in the NHS received the welcome news that they are set for a pay rise, and it goes without saying it is hugely...

As reported in The Hampshire Chronicle, I recently visited Hobbs Rehabilitation in Martyr Worthy which was incredibly worthwhile; both as the local MP but also...

There has been discussion in recent weeks of BoomTown Fair and plans to increase the size of the festival over the next two years. I remain a supporter of...

Fittingly for the season, last Friday I took part in a special Prayer Breakfast organised by Winchester Churches Together at the Guildhall. It was the first...

An MP’s postbag can be a revealing snapshot of what constituents feel passionate about. Mine is no different but its contents may surprise you. One of the...

I found myself in Manchester earlier this month and one thing I remember from the Prime Minister’s speech was her announcement that a new generation of council...

Last Saturday’s nightmare on the M3 was a reminder that the threats we face are becoming more complex and diverse. I am very clear where blame lies for last...

When I was first elected, more than seven years ago, I remember people predicting the imminent closure of the Royal Hampshire County Hospital. Some of them...

There has been much talk this year about the future of school funding and it rightly featured heavily during the recent General Election campaign. With small...