Press Release

Another free breakfast club for Southampton

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

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

We’re capping ground rents in Southampton

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

An invitation to the Daily Telegraph

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

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.

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

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

Biggest-ever SEND training programme for Southampton Teachers

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.

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

Why I’m no longer using X

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

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.

Congratulations to the winners of my 2025 Small Business Awards!

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

My regular Echo column: what motivates me as your MP

My regular column in the Daily Echo.

Southampton MPs Lead Major Joint Action to Unlock Port Electrification

Southampton MPs Lead Coalition Demanding Action to Unlock Port Electrification

New NHS Investment Brings Bitterne Closer to a Neighbourhood Health Centre

New NHS Investment Brings Bitterne Closer to a Neighbourhood Health Centre

Banking Hub Update: I’ve Demanded a Full Reassessment from LINK

Bringing Banking Back to Bitterne: I’ve Demanded a Full Reassessment from LINK

I’m urging Southampton schools to apply for Labour’s free breakfast clubs

I’m calling on eligible primary schools across Southampton to apply. Saving parents £450 a year.

My view on today’s Budget: the right and fair choices for our economy and public services

I’m calling for fair funding for Southampton

My view on changes to the UK asylum system

I welcome GB Energy funding for solar power at Oasis Academy Sholing