Smoking is bad for your health - but the state shouldn’t legislate against it. Friday, 29 November, 2024 Yesterday, the Tobacco & Vapes Bill passed into law with a sweeping 415 votes in favour and 47 against. I was proud to stand among the 47 dissenters, and I’ll tell you why: This bill was always destined to pass, but my principles as a conservative who values freedom and individual choice left me no other option than to vote "no" on this overreaching and ill-conceived legislation. Supporters of... Articles
Fareham company praised by Minister 23rd October 2017 A Fareham company has received the praise of a Government minister during a question and answer session this week in Parliament. I asked Defence Minister... Westminster News
Solent Business Forum: businesses invited to talk trade and exports 18th October 2017 Businesses in Fareham have been invited to talk about the future of trade and exports with me at my Exporting Lunch. The Solent Businesses Forum organises... Local News
Welcoming Warsash U3A to Parliament 17th October 2017 I welcomed 25 members of Warsash U3A to Parliament. U3A (University of the Third Age) is a UK movement of retired and semi-retired people who come together to... Local News
Local chef nominated to compete in the annual Pub Chef of the Year award 16th October 2017 The British Beer & Pub Association and the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group have launched the 2018 Parliamentary Pub Chef and Young Pub Chef of the Year award... Local News
Discussing the future of former defence sites 13th October 2017 I chaired a panel discussing the future of Hampshire’s former defence sites. The event – held at Bursledon Brickworks – was organised by Hampshire Buildings... Local News
Defence Heritage 11th October 2017 Good afternoon, may I first of all thank everyone at Hampshire Buildings Preservation Trust for organising today’s seminar, and inviting me to say a few words... Speeches
Surgery at Titchfield Community Centre 6th October 2017 I held a busy surgery with residents to hear about local issues. The session, held at Titchfield Community Centre, allowed Fareham residents to raise a number... Local News
Welcoming the start of same day service at FCH 3rd October 2017 The new same-day service, also referred to as Fareham Primary Care Service, will involve four GP practices in the borough – Highlands Practice in Fareham... Local News
Friends Through Pain visit 2nd October 2017 I had a great afternoon meeting the inspirational people who run, and members of, Fareham's Friends Through Pain The group provides support for people who... Local News
