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Stephen Morgan MP has visited The Grove Veterinary Practice in Southsea to discuss changes to the veterinary sector to benefit vets and pet owners.
During the visit, Mr Morgan was able to hear views on the proposals outlined by the Government from both those who provide and those who use veterinary services.
Labour’s reform is intended to make the system clearer, fairer and more transparent for owners, whilst also supporting veterinary professionals.
Portsmouth’s pet owners are set to benefit from:
Portsmouth’s veterinary professionals are set to benefit from:
The visit also allowed Mr Morgan to observe the crucial work that is done every day by veterinary surgeons and staff, firsthand. As a pet owner himself, Mr Morgan appreciates and pays tribute to their efforts, along with their dedication.
Commenting, Stephen Morgan, MP for Portsmouth South, said:
“As a pet owner myself, I appreciate the importance of the crucial services provided by veterinary practices across Portsmouth to the wellbeing of our much-loved pets.
“I thank The Grove Veterinary Practice for allowing me to visit and pay tribute to the crucial work and dedication I was able to observe firsthand.
“The reforms announced by Government will equip pet owners with knowledge and confidence to promptly deal with health and welfare concerns their pets may have.
“All forms of animals will be protected by planned reforms, ending cruel practices and ensuring high standards of care for pets, farm animals and wildlife”.
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Amanda Martin MP has praised schools in Portsmouth North for their success in achieving the School Games Mark Gold Award during the 2024/25 academic year.
The School Games Mark is a Government-led award scheme, launched in 2012 and facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust, to reward schools for their commitment to developing competition across their school and into the community.
In Portsmouth North, Admiral Lord Nelson, Beacon View and Trafalgar schools received the School Games Platinum Mark Award, with all of them receiving the Gold level.
Schools have been recognised for their success in many areas, including supporting participation in local inter-school competitions and creating active plans for the ongoing improvement of PE and school sport.
Commenting on the news, Amanda Martin MP said: “I’m delighted schools in Portsmouth North have been recognised for their commitment to PE and school sport. It’s more important than ever that we support children and young people to be physically active, and activity during and around the school day can help every child unlock the benefits, including for happiness, health and access to skills.
“Local schools that have been celebrated through the School Games Mark should be proud of their success. As well as congratulating the children and young people involved, I also want to pay tribute to the teachers, school leaders, volunteers and officials whose involvement is helping create vital opportunities and making sure no one misses out.”
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George Freeman calls for an end to the Government’s policy of massive subsidised solar “farm” power stations on agricultural land and switching to solar panels on rooftops, roads, motorway sidings, reservoirs & industrial sites instead of farmland.
With the Middle East crisis blocking supplies of fertilisers & imported food, reinforcing how vulnerable UK food security is to geopolitical events and global supply chains, George Freeman MP, former Minister for Science & MP for Mid Norfolk, criticises the Government’s policy of subsidising massive solar “farm’” power stations on Norfolk’s productive farmland, highlighting
On the point that my hon. Friend the Member for Bromley and Biggin Hill (Peter Fortune) made, I can say that when I was the Minister for Space, I strongly supported space solar, which is a genuinely exciting British breakthrough.
My hon. Friend the Member for Spelthorne (Lincoln Jopp) is making a really important point about food security. As the chair of the all-party parliamentary group on science and technology in agriculture, I know that we are hugely vulnerable to the geopolitics of the strait of Hormuz and global supply chains more broadly, so we need to do more to support UK agricultural production. In my patch, we have an 8,000-acre solar farm on farmland, which will see good, productive land taken out. This Friday, I am chairing the Central Norfolk Solar Factory Farm Alliance. We are very keen to see solar on reservoirs, motorways, council buildings—on any surfaces we can—but not on good farmland.
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On the important point that the hon. Member for South Derbyshire (Samantha Niblett) made about connections, what we are discovering in Norfolk is that the grid connection investment is an open door to much bigger solar applications. We have an 8,000-acre one that I am dealing with today. Land agents tell me that 20,000 acres in Norfolk are now being released because we have the grid connection. Much of that will be good land. The danger is that the connectivity driving the investment means, unfortunately, that the land use argument gets distorted.
What I’ve been up to throughout March March has been a busy month, both in Westminster and in the constituency. In Westminster, a lot of my time has been spent on the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee, where we have been doing pre-legislative scrutiny of commonhold and leasehold legislation. I asked constituents to
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Final reminder to get comments on Meddygfa’r Sarn GP Surgery into Hywel Dda Health Board by the consultation closing date – 6th April – Easter Monday.
I attended the public engagement event in Carway Hall on Tuesday, and once again stressed to the Board how important it is to put patients first and keep premises and regular surgeries in Pontiets.
The Board really needs to look at the best way to GUARANTEE that…an arrangement which would be unlikely to appeal to an Independent GP surgery from outside Pontiets. The Board already control Minyrafon, so they could control and guarantee the provision of surgeries in Pontiets.
A big thank you to everyone who has voiced opinions to the Board and especially the Save Sarn Surgery Working Group Page for all the work they have put into their comprehensive report.
Register to Vote
You must register by 11:59pm on 20 April 2026 to vote in the local elections on 7 May 2026.
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On the 28th March, half a million people came together in Central London for one of the largest marches against the far right in British history. Organised in response to last year’s Unite the Kingdom rally, this weekend’s demonstration brought together people from every walk of life. It was a clear and powerful show that racism has no place in our country. But the fight against the far right is far from over. Tommy Robinson has called his next protest on the 16th May. With Reform surging in the polls and the far right still on the march, we must get organised in our communities and turn out in numbers once more.
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Nesil Caliskan, Member of Parliament for Barking, celebrates the announcement £20 million additional funding for Barking & Dagenham from the government’s Pride in Place programme after launching a campaign for more Pride in Place funding for the borough.
The government has selected Mayesbrook Park, in Mayesbrook ward, and Rippleside, in Eastbury ward, as the beneficiaries of the funding injection.
Nesil has been meeting with and speaking to constituents about where additional funding in Barking & Dagenham should go to benefit local people the most.
The Prime Minister backs UK renewal with a historic £5 billion investment into communities across the UK as part of the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government’s Pride in Place programme.
Residents and Members of Parliament are to play a leading role in deciding the best use of the funding in their own communities. Local people decide how the money is spent, whether it is on improving local high streets, reviving green spaces or on community hubs, pubs and leisure centres.
Nesil Caliskan, Member of Parliament for Barking said:
“I was pleased with the government’s initial announcement of £1.5 million in funding for Barking & Dagenham’s high streets, but local people deserved more to make a tangible impact in our local communities.
“I’ve been campaigning for an uplift on the £1.5 million Pride in Place, speaking to Ministers and urging them to invest in Barking & Dagenham. People should feel pride in the places they live and enjoy the opportunities that emerge from revitalised community centres. That’s why I’m pleased that Barking & Dagenham will now receive £20 million which will make a real difference to our local area and economy.”
Tuesday 31st March 1.30pm – 3.30pm All Saints Community Association Tuesday 7th April 11.30am-12.30pm Key Community Bus at Biddick Hall & Whiteleas Family Hub Friday 17th April 5.00pm-9.00pm- ‘Climb / BBQ’ at Simonside Climbing Wall (Event for Young people) Tuesday 21st April 11.30am-12.30pm Key Community Bus at Biddick Hall & Whiteleas Family Hub Friday 1st May 10.00am -12.00pm Action Station Tuesday 5th May 11.30am-12.30pm […]
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I am getting a huge number of messages from people about potholes across Bassetlaw. Our roads are falling apart and it cannot go on like this.
Many drivers tell me they are worried about damage to their cars. They say they have to swerve to avoid deep holes in the road. People are facing huge bills for car repairs to fix damage to tyres. I have even heard about license plates being ripped from cars by deep potholes in some areas.
Recently, I was contacted by residents who live on Sheffield Road in Blyth. The road there is in a terrible state. Large lorries hit the crater holes at speed, and the impact is so strong that nearby houses shake, day and night. Some residents are struggling to sleep through the night because the vibrations are so bad. Some have even seen cracks appear in their brickwork. That is simply not good enough.
I am pushing for the whole road to be properly resurfaced, not just patched up. I am pleased that this request has now been put forward to the County Council as part of next year’s roads budget. I will keep pressing for it to be approved.
I see the ‘dob jobs’ taking place, but this is a quick fix and not a permanent solution. In some cases, the roads crumble again within weeks. The County Council recently spent £75,000 on flags for lampposts. While I love to see our flag flying, is this really the priority when our roads are in such a bad state?
We have heard plenty of excuses. The councillor in charge of roads has even tried to blame my husband, John Mann, the former MP for Bassetlaw. But I have lived here in Bassetlaw for over 25 years, and I have never known our roads to be in such poor condition. Over the past few months, I have reported over 50 potholes across Bassetlaw. But when I go to report them, I often see that they have been reported many times before, and no action has been taken.
Many people ask me what is being done about it. Here are the facts. Nottinghamshire County Council is in charge of looking after our roads. It runs this service through its company, VIA. The Council has been given an extra £8.3 million from the government to fix roads. This is on top of the £70 million it already has for road repairs. I plan to meet with the County Council very soon, alongside other Nottinghamshire MPs of all parties to discuss the issue.
The Council is saying it plans to buy a special machine called the JCB Pothole Pro. It costs about £200,000 and is meant to repair potholes more quickly. However, I am concerned that the previous Conservative administration looked at this in 2021, and found that the machine did not save money, could damage kerbs, and had problems on narrow roads. Most importantly, it did not fix potholes any faster than normal repair methods.
I will be keeping a close eye on how this money is spent. What matters most is that our roads are maintained and properly repaired. My message is clear, use the money and get on with the job.
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Christmas is a very special time. It's when we come together with friends and family to take stock, and give thanks for what we have.
Some years – in the best of times, this is cause for celebration.
Other years – it's more complicated if we're missing loved ones,
affected by illness, or facing money worries, homelessness, or loneliness.
Sometimes – let’s be honest, for many reasons, Christmas can just be about getting through it, and that's ok!
Because regardless of the year that’s been, or the circumstances you find yourself in, Christmas offers everyone a precious gift – hope.
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