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
Meeting with Southern Health bosses 1st April 2017 I organised a meeting with Southern Health bosses in Parliament to discuss the future of the trust. Attending the meeting were interim Chairman Alan Yates and... Westminster News
I am calling on employers to support disabled people 1st April 2017 I am backing a scheme, Disability Confident, which campaigns to encourage employers to help disabled people into work. The Disability Confident Employer Scheme... Local News
Family Justice Bill 28th March 2017 In March 2017 I introduced a Bill calling for reform of the family justice system. My speech is below: That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision... Speeches in Parliament
Why we need to reform the family justice system - my bill 28th March 2017 I presented a Ten Minute Rule Bill to the House today, calling on the government to be tougher on enforcing child arrangement orders – orders made by courts to... Westminster News
Visit to Locks Heath Free Church 24th March 2017 I spent a Friday night meeting with the organisers of Locks Heath Free Church, to learn about how the group is helping the local community. During the visit, I... Local News
Meeting with Schools Minister 22nd March 2017 A group of school representatives and head teachers and I met with a government minister to discuss the impact of the National Funding Formula on Fareham... Westminster News
Brexit is a golden opportunity for women 17th March 2017 Last week we marked International Women’s Day – a day to celebrate our contribution to social, economic, cultural and political achievements. Rightly we should... Opinions
Visit to Rosyth Dockyard 16th March 2017 I was welcomed on board the nation’s future Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, currently being built in Rosyth dockyard. Looking around... Local News
I’m Proud Of This Government’s Action On Domestic Abuse 10th March 2017 Raped, beaten and destitute, Sarah (names changed) had nowhere else to go. Aged 28, and with her young son, she faced no other option than to leave the place... Opinions
