Leo Docherty MP appointed Minister of State for the Armed Forces Tuesday, 26 March, 2024 Delighted to be back at the Ministry of Defence as Minister of State for the Armed Forces and joining a great Ministerial team. Looking forward to continuing the excellent work of James Heappey MP - championing our Armed Forces who keep us safe 24/7, at home and around the world! Westminster News
Funding boost for social care staff in Hampshire this winter 9th August 2023 The Government has unveiled a £600 million package to help with local recruitment and retention in social care, with Hampshire County Council set to receive £64... Local News
Hampshire County Council issue a warning on disposable vapes 7th August 2023 Following the rise in vaping it is now estimated that around 1.3m single use vapes are thrown away each week, making it the fastest growing type of waste... Local News
Bula Festival: Celebrating Fijian and South Pacific Culture here in the UK 4th August 2023 The Bula Festival has returned to Aldershot for another year, celebrating the role members of the Fijian and South Pacific communities play in our Armed Forces... Local News
"Pubs are at the centre of our communities", says Leo Docherty MP 1st August 2023 The Government's Brexit Pub Guarantee comes into effect today, backing British pubs. Over 38,000 pubs and bars will benefit from lower alcohol tax on the drinks... Local News
My July 2023 e-bulletin 31st July 2023 This last term in Parliament has been particularly full, with several significant new laws introduced by His Majesty's Government, a new plan to build more high... Local News
Boosting British energy independence and growing the economy 31st July 2023 Hundreds of new North Sea oil and gas licences are to be granted in the UK, the Prime Minister has confirmed today (Monday 31 July), as the British Government... Articles
Farnborough - the UK's defence and aerospace hub 26th July 2023 Farnborough a hub of global businesses and organisations based within the aerospace and defence sectors. Leo Docherty MP visited one such business recently... Local News
A long-term plan for housing 24th July 2023 The Government has unveiled a new long-term plan for housing, committing to a new era of regeneration, inner-city densification and housing delivery across... ArticlesWestminster News
Additional investment in highways maintenance to tackle potholes 21st July 2023 Hampshire County Council are committing an extra £22.5 million to tackle potholes across the county. An extra £7.5 million each year for the next three years... Local News