Community Transport 15th May 2018 The Department for Transport (DfT) has released details on its next steps following a consultation on community transport permits. In today’s letter, the... Westminster News
Mental Health Awareness Week 13th May 2018 This year for Mental Health Awareness Week (14-20 May), the focus is on stress. Research has shown that two thirds of us experience a mental health problem in... Westminster News
New funding in the fight against plastics 7th May 2018 The Government has pledged £200,000 to the University of Plymouth to research how sources of microplastics enter the UK's oceans. Announced last week by the... Westminster News
Fareham Apprentices' come to Parliament 2nd May 2018 Apprentices and industry experts joined politicians in Westminster this week at a reception in Parliament. The reception was held in the Terrace Pavilion of the... Westminster News
Supporting home ownership 1st May 2018 69,000 first-time buyers have already benefited from the Government’s recent abolition to stamp duty land tax (SDLT) on properties under £300,000. It is... Westminster News
Supporting our veterans 30th April 2018 I have welcomed a new push from Government to support the country’s veterans. Last week, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson launched the Veterans Strategy and... Westminster News
Unveiling of Millicent Fawcett statue 27th April 2018 It is the first statue of a woman in Parliament Square and was unveiled two years after a campaign to get female representation outside the Palace of... Westminster News
New funding to support the silent victims of alcohol abuse 23rd April 2018 I have welcomed a move by the Government to identify and support children living with alcohol dependent parents. New plans announced today by Health & Social... Westminster News
Deposit return scheme 11th April 2018 A deposit return scheme to increase recycling rates and slash the amount of waste polluting our land and seas will be introduced subject to consultation later... Westminster News