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
Getting tough on litter 26th April 2017 We want to be the first generation to leave our environment in in a better state than we found it, and tackling litter is an important part of our drive to make... Local News
Visit to Barclays 24th April 2017 I recently visited the West Street Barclays Branch in Fareham, to talk about the new pound coin and to discuss local business. I talked about the local economy... Local News
We need a radical plan to reform family justice in the coming Conservative manifesto 23rd April 2017 On June 8th, the country will have the chance to choose a Conservative government, with Theresa May’s steady hand at the helm. And as we embark on a new journey... Opinions
Finance Bill debate 18th April 2017 I am pleased to speak in support of this Finance Bill on a day when the general election has been announced, giving the British people a real choice to... Speeches in Parliament
My reaction to the election 18th April 2017 The Government has a clear mandate from the British people to leave the EU, an election will further strengthen the Prime Minister’s negotiating hand in Europe... Westminster News
Flooding in Fareham 17th April 2017 I was shown around areas of Fareham which suffer from flooding, including areas in Portchester, Titchfield, and Wallington which have become notorious hot-spots... Local News
Thanks for coming to my coffee & chat morning! 11th April 2017 Dozens of Fareham residents packed into Titchfield Community Centre to speak with me about Government policy. Around 30 people from Fareham attended a special... Local News
Visit to Fareham & Gosport Soroptimist International 7th April 2017 I visited members of Fareham and Gosport Soroptimist International group about life as an MP. Speaking to the group of members assembled in Holy Trinity Church... Local News
New government programme to reduce alcohol related crime in Fareham 3rd April 2017 I have welcomed a new programme to reduce alcohol related crime in Fareham. Fareham is one of 33 areas that have been chosen to take part in the second phase of... Local News
