A forum on the future of 16-18 study Thursday, 4 April, 2024 My latest article for the Herald and Post... I recently joined a group of school and college leaders from across Hampshire at Swanmore College at a meeting convened by the County Council and my colleague Flick Drummond, MP for Meon Valley. The subject for discussion was 16-18 education, and the plans for the Advanced British Standard, the new programme of study and qualification at sixth-form... Articles
Getting ready for the analogue switch off 15th June 2023 This week's article for the Herald and Post looks at the consequences for all of us when the analogue phone line is switched off in 2025... 'The analogue switch... Articles
Celebrating our local volunteers 8th June 2023 This week's article for the Herald and Post marks national Volunteers' Week (1-7 June). As a constituency MP, one of my favourite parts of the job is meeting... Articles
Why we shouldn't forget the ex-offender workforce 1st June 2023 My article for this week's Herald and Post... Earlier in the year in the Chancellor’s ‘Back to work’ budget, we heard about new measures to encourage those of... Articles
Funding confirmed for Basingstoke Hospital 25th May 2023 The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Steve Barclay, today confirmed funding of £800 million for Basingstoke Hospital. This is great news for the... Local News
Passion for current affairs on show in Alton 25th May 2023 My article for this week's Herald and Post... Last week I had the pleasure of meeting lots of East Hants residents at my public meeting in Alton. This was a... Articles
Why we all need to be safe online 18th May 2023 My article for this week's Herald and Post looks at the ever present danger of cyber fraud... Last month at the CyberUK conference, the Cabinet Office minister... Articles
A sing along with the Dementia Choir 12th May 2023 I spent a joyful morning at the Ministry of Justice singing with the Memory Choir as part of Dementia Action week. Singing is such an uplifting experience and... Local News
The lessons we need to take from the local elections 12th May 2023 In this week's article for the Herald and Post I reflect on a tough result for the Conservatives... Last week’s East Hampshire local election results were... Articles
The King's coronation - pomp, ceremony and sustainability 5th May 2023 My article for this week's Herald and Post looks at the history of the coronation ceremony and how King Charles will be putting his own stamp on proceedings... Articles