Paul holds the Government accountable on opening Free Schools Monday, 12 January, 2026 This Labour Government is obsessed with blaming their predecessors rather than taking responsibility. Plans were made by the Department for Education to open 44 Free Schools and the Government have sat twiddling their thumbs making no progress. They blame a limited capital budget, well perhaps they should take that up with the Chancellor, who is now answering questions about whether she made up... Local News
Paul opposes plans to scrap jury trials 12th January 2026 Jury trials are a fundamental part of our constitution, and everyone has the right to a fair trial. Despite the Prime Minister saying he wouldn't, he is now... Local News
Paul questions the Government's decision to delay local elections 12th January 2026 The Labour Government laid the groundwork to cancel local elections across the country for a second year in a row. In a statement to the House I criticised this... Local News
Paul speaks in a Westminster Hall debate about Planning Policies for Quarries 12th January 2026 I recently spoke in a Westminster Hall debate about Planning Policies for Quarries. I pushed the Minister to meet with me to discuss our local quarry and the... Local News
Anti-social behaviour in Hamble 1st December 2025 For a long time, ASB has been a concern in Hamble. 'Operation Aquatic' has been running for a number of years but in the Summer we do see a spike in ASB in the... Local News
Autumn Budget Briefing 1st December 2025 I just wanted to take this opportunity to highlight some key points from the budget and discuss in a bit more detail what this means for people and businesses... Holyrood News
Local election delays 1st December 2025 I asked the Secretary of State to guarantee, despite their forced council reorganisation plans, to ensure local elections aren’t cancelled again. I even have an... Local News
Paul urges the Government to reinstate the Rescue Boat Grant Fund 4th November 2025 Last week, in my Westminster Hall Debate on Support for Independent Lifeboats I urged the Government to reinstate the Rescue Boat Grant Fund. Under the last... Local News
Paul asks the Minister about the manufacturing of drones. 4th November 2025 Yesterday I asked the Minister what proportion of drones purchased for the UK armed forces are procured from UK based drone manufacturers. It is more vital than... Local News
Paul hosts a Westminster Hall debate on Support for Independent Lifeboats 31st October 2025 Independent lifeboats are profound organisations, with their foundations rooted in community goodwill and altruism. They are the unsung heroes of Britain’s... Local News
