Education for all Access to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support is one of the issues most frequently raised with me as an MP. Too many parents face...
Protecting children in a digital age Parents today face an impossible balance: protecting their children from the risks of the online world, while still wanting them to benefit from technology, and...
Fairer funding for rural schools I am concerned about the growing financial pressures on schools and the need for a new funding formula that better reflects shifting demographics. In Hampshire...
Heating oil in East Hampshire Many local residents have contacted me with concerns about the rising cost of heating oil, following a recent spike in prices linked to the conflict involving...
Keep banking services local Many people now bank online or by phone, often with confidence and convenience. As a result, fewer customers need to visit a physical branch. But for many...
From Bagpuss to YouTube - what's next for children's TV? Rupert the Bear, Postman Pat, The Flumps, Super Ted, The Magic Roundabout – all programmes capable of stirring powerful nostalgic memories. But children’s...
Protecting Our Pubs and Shops I am passionate about pubs, not least because I used to work in the business. I know that pubs are at the heart of the community, or, as we used to say, "the pub is the hub".
Our Community Hospitals Damian was made aware of proposed changes to community rehab at both the Petersfield Community Hospital and Alton Community Hospital during the summer of 2025...
Digital ID The government has recently announced plans to roll out digital ID cards. You can read what the government say about their plans here: https://www.gov.uk...
Banking in East Hampshire It is a sad fact that the number of high street bank branches in local communities is diminishing. In East Hampshire, some have closed in recent years...
Water recycling proposals at Havant Thicket The South East is ‘water stressed’. The Environment Agency has predicted that 3.5 billion extra litres of water are required by 2050 (50% of the need is in the...
A new hospital for Hampshire? Following an announcement by the Health Secretary in January 2025 , the plans to rebuild Basingstoke Hospital have now been delayed, with construction starting...
