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
New Cycle Safety Review 29th September 2017 I have welcomed a new government review to look into road safety rules. Transport Minister Jesse Norman announced an urgent review into cycle safety, following... Westminster News
Funding available for charities and local groups 25th September 2017 I'm calling on local charities and community groups to sign up to a new funding scheme and to make the most of all the support available to them. Earlier this... Local News
Broadband 23rd September 2017 People in Whiteley, Warsash, Titchfield and Locks Heath are struggling with intermittent, poor or simply no connection to a network. Residents this week met... Local News
Fareham schools would see funding increase under new scheme 20th September 2017 The Secretary of State for Education, Justine Greening, has today set out the Government’s final decisions on the National Funding Formula for schools and high... Local News
Prime Minister’s award for 90-year-old Betty from Fareham 13th September 2017 Fareham resident Betty Richards has given 50 years to helping out in the local community, through volunteering. In response the Prime Minister has given her a... Local News
Launch of same-day service at Fareham Community Hospital 6th September 2017 From this month a new same-day service, also referred to as Fareham Primary Care Service, will be available to some residents in Fareham. The scheme will... Local News
Broadband in Fareham 4th September 2017 Broadband in the UK has been evolving at a rapid pace. As recently as 2004 only 50% of UK households had internet connection. Even in 2010, only 45% of... Opinions
Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme graduation 28th August 2017 I graduated from the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme, a programme designed to give us politicians a better understanding of the work of the armed forces. The... Westminster News
Visit to mental health charity Moving On 16th August 2017 I spent an afternoon talking with the staff of a local charity that helps young people with mental health problems. The Moving On Project is a charity operating... Local News
