Preparations for the new aircraft carriers at HMNB Portsmouth 16th November 2016 Like many people around Portsmouth, I was surprised to read yesterday's report from the National Audit Office criticising the arrangements being made in our... Local News
Article 50 High Court decision 3rd November 2016 The judgement from the High Court today was clear and now it is for the Government to respond. Much will be made on what this means over the next few days but... Local News
Flick backs the Homelessness Reduction Bill 28th October 2016 I have had the pleasure of speaking in support of the Homelessness Reduction Bill, which started its progress through Parliament today. My colleague Bob... Local News
Our "One Nation" agenda must stop boys falling behind at age five 20th July 2016 The Prime Minister was absolutely right to say outside the door of 10 Downing Street that “If you’re a white working-class boy you’re less likely than anybody... Local News
"Disability Confident" -Portsmouth leads the way in tackling the disability employment gap 15th July 2016 Portsmouth is encouraging firms to hire disabled jobseekers. The event is part of the Government’s Disability Confident campaign – working with employers to... Local News
Speech in Parliament - right of EU citizens to remain, racism, and support for the University of Portsmouth 7th July 2016 Yesterday Parliament debated the right of giving EU citizens living in the UK freedom to remain here after Brexit. I am clear that we must guarantee this - and... Local News
Centenary of the Battle of the Somme 1st July 2016 This week, Parliament paid remembered those who took part in the Battle of the Somme in 1916. Today there are services of remembrance all over the country for... Local News
MPs Flick Drummond & Caroline Dinenage meet BAE apprentices 29th June 2016 Portsmouth South MP Flick Drummond was joined by Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage on a visit to Portsmouth Naval Base where the pair met with apprentices from BAE... Local News
Statement on the EU referendum result 27th June 2016 I am very disappointed about the result of the referendum, but the people have voted to leave and I respect that. Anecdotally, from the straw poll that people... Local News