Paul Speaks Out Against Hamble Quarry At Hearing Wednesday, 15 May, 2024 Today I attended the hearing for the Hamble quarry planning application and spoke out against CEMEX's plans to send 144 HGV lorries carrying thousands of tonnes of gravel day in and day out down Hamble Lane. I made this speech on behalf of the 5,700 residents who submitted consultation responses opposing the plan as well as the schools, businesses and emergency services who detailed their... Local News
Paul Asks Education Minister About Apprenticeships 16th January 2023 Today I asked the Education Minister about the work it is doing alongside colleges delivering apprenticeships and how the Government is supporting them. I was... Westminster News
Paul Visits Anti-Social Behaviour Hotspots In Eastleigh 13th January 2023 This morning I took our Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones - Police Commissioner Hampshire & IOW out in Eastleigh Town Centre with local officers to... Local News
Paul Asks Sports Minister About School PE Funding 12th January 2023 Earlier this week I asked the Minister for Sport to write to me to confirm the Government's plans to continue funding the pupil sport premium to improve the... Westminster News
Paul Speaks Out Against Lib Dem Council's Parking Proposals 1st December 2022 Today I spoke in the House of Commons against Liberal Democrat-run Eastleigh Borough Council to speak out against their ill-thought-through proposals to get rid... Westminster News
Paul Delivers Speech On Hedge End Station Accessibility Debate 13th October 2022 Yesterday I delivered a speech in Parliament on the lack of accessibility at Hedge End train station. You can read my speech in full below, or watch it by... Speeches in Parliament
Paul Asks The Chancellor About The Chickenhall Lane Link Road 11th October 2022 I asked the Chancellor today about the much-needed Chickenhall Lane Link road. Eastleigh residents have waited long enough and I’m pleased that the Chief... Westminster News
Paul Asks Home Secretary About Ukraine Visas 6th September 2022 Yesterday I asked the Home Secretary about the Government's ongoing support for Ukraine. I would like to congratulate Priti Patel for her tireless work as Home... Westminster News
Paul Holmes Visits Sainsbury's Eastleigh Superstore 11th August 2022 It was great to visit Abi and the team at Sainsbury’s in Eastleigh. To reduce food wastage and disposals of stock the store has donated the equivalent of 130... Local News
Great British Rail Bid Update 11th July 2022 I am of course disappointed by the result of the competition, but I give my congratulations to the shortlisted locations. Eastleigh has a rich railway heritage... Westminster News