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
The British American Parliamentary Group exchange 7th August 2017 I visited the US as part of an exchange, to learn more about the American legislative and political system and to discuss future trading opportunities between... Westminster News
Trade after Brexit will not just benefit Britain, but the world 28th July 2017 As the new Chairman of the European Research Group, I am passionate about making the uplifting case for Brexit: that of opportunity, freedom and prosperity... Opinions
Fareham residents meet health bosses 21st July 2017 I organised a Health Summit for constituents to meet with local health service bosses and to talk about how our services are run in the area. At the Summit... Local News
Have your say on local health services 14th July 2017 I am urging local people to attend my Health Summit at Fareham Community Hospital, where they will have the opportunity to raise issues they have experienced... Local News
Visit to ONS 7th July 2017 I met staff from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) during a tour of their Titchfield office. I met with the Director of Census, Ian Cope and team to... Local News
Welcoming Lord Digby Jones as our guest speaker 1st July 2017 It was great to welcome Lord Digby Jones to speak at our Solent Business Forum. He spoke about the need for innovation and enterprise as a way of building our... Local News
Dozens turn up to politics in the pub! 25th June 2017 I hosted my first pub get together for local people in the Cormorant pub in Portchester. Over 50 people joined me for a drink and to talk about local and... Local News
Highlands hub surgery 19th June 2017 Fareham residents turned out to meet me at my first surgery since this month’s election. This was another productive surgery. I thank those who attended and... Local News
Remembering Jo Cox 16th June 2017 It has been one year since the tragic murder of Jo Cox MP. Jo once said: 'we have more in common than that which divides us'. All around the country today... Local News
