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My regular Echo column: why I welcome proposals to reform SEND education

I’ve spent hours supporting parents who are battling a system that no longer works.

Press Release
02 March 2026

Free parking returns to Bitterne

Shoppers and visitors will be able to park for free within the next three months.

Press Release
26 February 2026

Cheaper energy bills for Southampton

Energy bills will be lower from April because of actions this government took at the last Budget.

Press Release
25 February 2026

My view on proposed reforms to SEND education

I welcome the ambitious proposals in this week's White Paper.

Press Release
24 February 2026

Help make Woolston station step free

The situation for disabled and other passengers is ridiculous and unfair.

Press Release
19 February 2026

£1.5 million of Labour government Pride in Place Impact Funding for Southampton

From Riverside Park to Woolston; a whole host of local improvements are heading our way

Press Release
16 February 2026

Weston residents: you’re invited to my next coffee morning

Have your say on how we spend £20m Pride in Place funding in Weston

Press Release
05 February 2026

Another free breakfast club for Southampton

I've already seen why these clubs are such a hit with Southampton parents and pupils.

Press Release
03 February 2026

Energy bills slashed for more than 11,000 people in Southampton

Southampton families to receive £1.6 million off energy bills over the next decade

Press Release
30 January 2026

We’re capping ground rents in Southampton

Good news for homeowners: ground rents to be capped at £250 a year.

End the Cladding Scandal Press Release
28 January 2026

An invitation to the Daily Telegraph

I've asked the Telegraph to take a second look at our city as my guest.

Press Release
23 January 2026

My regular Echo column: reasons to be optimistic in 2026

At the start of the year I’ve been reflecting on both the year that’s gone and the priorities ahead.

Press Release
21 January 2026

I’m backing social media restrictions for under-16s

Successive governments have done too little to protect young people from addictive social media.

Press Release
19 January 2026

Biggest-ever SEND training programme for Southampton Teachers

Press Release
16 January 2026

A positive response to my call for port electrification

I recently led a joint call to Government urging improvements to the city's power infrastructure.

Press Release
15 January 2026

An update on my Bitterne Banking Hub campaign

I'm not giving up on bringing a Banking Hub to Bitterne. Here's how I've taken the campaign forward

Banking Hub Campaign Press Release
15 January 2026

Why I’m no longer using X

I've decided I can no longer use X to communicate with constituents. Here's why.

Press Release
13 January 2026

St Monica Primary School pupils win my Christmas card competition

I’m delighted to share that three pupils from St Monica Primary School are the winners.

Press Release
12 December 2025

Congratulations to the winners of my 2025 Small Business Awards!

I'm delighted to congratulate the winners of my second Small Business Awards.

Press Release
10 December 2025

My regular Echo column: what motivates me as your MP

My regular column in the Daily Echo.

Press Release
08 December 2025

Southampton MPs Lead Major Joint Action to Unlock Port Electrification

Southampton MPs Lead Coalition Demanding Action to Unlock Port Electrification

Press Release
08 December 2025
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