Will Mr Burnham’s business rates plan work? Thursday, 3 September, 2026 One of Andy Burnham’s first announcements was a 20 percent cut in business rates for pubs. The proposal is welcome. Although many pubs would still be paying more than they were in 2023 and 2024, because it follows substantial increases in recent years, any reduction will be welcomed by a sector under significant pressure. I used to work in the pub trade and know how significant the fixed cost... Articles for the Herald and Post
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 for the Herald and Post
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 for the Herald and Post
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 for the Herald and Post
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 for the Herald and Post
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 for the Herald and Post
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 for the Herald and Post
Why we all need to do our bit to tackle littering 27th April 2023 This week my article for the Herald and Post focuses on an issue that everyone has a strong opinion about, littering... The front page of last week’s Alton... Articles for the Herald and Post
