New Forest East Conservatives

03/11/2026

30/10/2026

❗️LABOUR IS TAKING HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT FOR GRANTED FOLLOWING GOVERNMENT REFUSAL TO BRING FORWARD MAYORAL ELECTION

❗️The Government has rejected a formal request to bring forward the first Hampshire and the Solent mayoral election to May 2027, insisting instead that residents must wait until May 2028 to elect their first mayor.

❗️The election, originally scheduled for May 2026, means Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and the Isle of Wight will now face a two-year delay to secure hundreds of millions of pounds, whilst the Government has prioritised billions going to Labour lead regions in the north of the country.

❗️This decision is an absolute disgrace. Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are being held back by a Labour Government that is prioritising the North of England while taking the South for granted.

❗️We are being starved of the investment and opportunities enjoyed by regions in the North with established Labour mayors. It is becoming increasingly clear that this Government is more interested in supporting its political heartlands rather than delivering a fair deal for communities across the whole country.

❗️Hampshire and the Solent is one of Britain’s most important economic regions. We have internationally significant ports, world-leading maritime industries, defence capabilities, advanced manufacturing, tourism and thousands of ambitious businesses ready to invest and grow. Yet we are being denied the political leadership and full powers needed to unlock our potential.

❗️The Labour Government talks about economic growth, yet its actions are holding back one of the country’s most economically important regions. You cannot deliver growth by keeping regions who are ready, waiting for the powers and leadership they need to succeed.

❗️The North has benefited from powerful mayors who can champion their regions, negotiate directly with government ministers and attract billions of pounds of investment. I welcome investment in the North, but why should Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have to wait when we are ready and have confirmed that to the government?

❗️We contribute enormously to Britain’s economy. Our maritime and defence industries are internationally significant; our ports are gateways for international trade, and our businesses have huge potential to generate jobs and prosperity. We deserve a government that recognises that contribution and backs our ambitions.

❗️The people of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight should not be treated as second-class citizens simply because of where they live!

❗️I am calling on the Government to urgently reconsider this decision, bring forward the mayoral election and guarantee that our region will not lose out on funding or investment because of its own unnecessary delays.

❗️Hampshire and the Isle of Wight deserves better. We deserve fair investment, genuine devolution and a mayor who can fight for our region on the national stage. I am ready to be the mayor our sub-region needs. I will not stop fighting for funding, powers and opportunities for local people.

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28/10/2026

08/10/2026

We are the party of home ownership.

22/09/2026

❗️SMALL BOAT UPDATE❗️Boat headed to DOVER

The Home Secretary has taken the decision to transfer the 50 illegal immigrants headed for Hampshire on a second small boat, direct to Dover via the sea. This is the right decision.

For those of you who have been following this escalating threat, I called on the government to take this action, 15 days ago, on Monday 7th September. This was the day after the first small boat arrived in Portsmouth. It is the only safe way to deal with people entering Britain illegally and further more a deterrent from the Normandy - Portsmouth route which has been established.

I said 2 weeks ago, there would be more boats and today this has been proved right. And, there will be more….

The Home Secretary still hasn’t responded to my letter or calls for reimbursement of the hundreds of thousands of pounds that has been spent on policing the fall-out of the lack of control from the Labour government of the water border of the UK.

Until we establish a British Bill of Rights, and leave the European Convention on Human Rights, we are not a truly sovereign nation and we do not have control of the law that allows these boats to enter British water making the UK powerless to stop them.

This is why Kemi Badenoch has said that a future Conservatives government will withdraw from the ECHR - and stand alone. All parliamentary candidates seeking election for the Conservative Party at the next General Election must be signed up to this pledge.

15/08/2026

It was a pleasure to meet with New Forest East MP and Co-Vice Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on State Pension Inequality for Women, Sir Julian Lewis. We welcomed the opportunity to share our views on this unresolved injustice, and are grateful for his continued staunch support. Thank you, Sir Julian.

WASPI - Women Against State Pension Inequality Campaign

19/07/2026

NEWS: ❗️Rural Crimes can devastate businesses & leave those living in rural communities feel scared and unsafe.

That’s why I’ve invested in “Eyes On”, a new app, 📲 free to use, for people living & working across our beautiful, but expansive countryside areas.

Working with the brilliant Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary I’ve provided the funding to roll-out the 'EyesOn' app 👀 📲 for rural businesses in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

The app makes it easier to report crime and share information quickly & easily with the police. This is helping to catch criminals, capture evidence and leading to an increase in charge rates.

More info below:
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26/05/2026

The sentences of boys spared custody over the r**e of two girls in Hampshire will be referred to the Court of Appeal, the prime minister has said.

25/05/2026

It’s been a busy but productive week for me, with various meetings, events and case work for residents. ☀️The Bank Holiday weekend has been a welcome chance to spend time with family ❤️

However, the highlight for me came on Wednesday evening when I attended our Annual Full Council meeting and was honoured to be voted Chair of Fawley Parish Council for the year 2026/27.

It is a huge privilege to have been given this opportunity and one that I don’t take lightly. I am passionate about our wonderful community and am looking forward to the challenge ahead. I promise to be a proactive and hardworking Chairman 👍

I believe it has been almost two decades since Fawley Parish last had a female Chairman 💪🎉 My Vice Chairman for the year is another wonderful woman, Cllr Josie Poole who represents Holbury.

23/05/2026

Many congratulations, Cllr Chas McGill MBE! 👏👏👏

🎉Congratulations to my fellow Councillor and friend Cllr Chas McGill who was presented with a special recognition award today at Emergency Services Day.

🏆The award was to celebrate his 60 years of service and involvement with the Fire Service. Our MP Sir Julian Lewis kindly presented the award whilst attending today’s event.

Well done Chas 👍🚒👨‍🚒