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Alan Mak MP with street party organiser Angela Hopkins

Local MP Alan Mak shows support for Hayling Island VE Day 80th anniversary stree...

Peter and Sandie Adams from Langstone receive their wedding anniversary gift from Havant MP Alan Mak

Havant MP Alan Mak presents Langstone couple with surprise wedding anniversary g...

Caroline Nokes MP has a tour of Optegra Eye Hospital Hampshire with Clinic Lead Rob House

RT Hon Caroline Nokes MP shows support for specialist eye hospital in Whiteley

Minister for defence procurement Maria Eagle said both HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark are attracting several suitors who wish to buy the former Royal Navy flagships.

"Several customers" interested in buying HMS Albion and Bulwark - MP

Alan Mak MP with Havant Constituency residents in the Grand Committee Room at Westminster

Havant MP Alan Mak welcomes group of residents on his first Parliament tour of 2...

The future of the Royal Navy Sandown-class minehunter HMS Walney is uncertain after it received no bids in a recent Ministry of Defence tender.

Future of HMS Walney uncertain after minehunter fails to sell

Reports in the Mail on Sunday said HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark are due to be sold in a cut-price deal worth £20m, despite millions being spent on returning them to the fleet.

"Militarily illiterate": HMS Albion and Bulwark could be sold for £20m

The Type 32 warship programme has stalled, with officials from the Strategic Defence Review looking over the project. Few details have been officially released, with the minister for defence procurement, Maria Eagle, responding to parliamentary written questions.

Mysterious new Type 32 warship project stalls - designs under review

Government ministers have been challenged over capability gaps in the Royal Navy, Army and RAF - they promise it will be fixed. Pictured: Liberal Democrat MP Helen Maguire and Labour MP Luke Pollard.

Ministers promise to fill defence capability gaps amid Nato reaction

Alan Mak MP and residents from Havant in Westminster Hall

Havant MP Alan Mak welcomes more residents on guided tour of Parliament

Costs spent on refitting HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark have been revealed, with both former flagships due to be decommissioned from the Royal Navy.

Costs spent refitting HMS Albion and Bulwark revealed - decommissioned

Lord Robertson of Port Ellen, leader of the Strategic Defence Review, said recent Royal navy cuts have not impacted the reviewers' ability to make decisions on the nation's defensive future.

Shock Royal Navy fleet cuts addressed by strategic defence reviewers

HMS Albion, an Albion-class landing platform, is among the ships to be decommissioned as part of defence cuts. Defence secretary John Healey said both landing platforms, including HMS Bulwark, were unofficially "retired" but "superficially kept on the books".

"Ridiculous": Lord defends cutting old ships in swipe at opposition

Alan Mak MP with Havant constituents on their trip to Parliament

Havant MP Alan Mak welcomes another group of residents to Parliament

Defence secretary John Healey has announced several cuts before the Strategic Defence Review has been published. HMS Northumberland will be among the vessels decommissioned, alongside HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark.

Stunning cuts announced as two former flagships among assets axed

Penny Mordaunt, former MP for Portsmouth North, has a new role promoting UK and USA relations after losing her seat in the last General Election.

Ex-MP Penny Mordaunt lands new job after election loss

Former Portsmouth North MP Penny Mordaunt has a new job leading a campaign group promoting the UK’s role in global aid.

Freddie Webb

Defence spending was brought up in the House of Commons today, with Tory MPs challenging the government over a timeline for 2.5 per cent of GDP being committed to military spending. From left: Defence secretary John Healey, Gregory Stafford MP and Graham Stuart MP.

Disgruntled MPs challenge government over defence spend timeframe

If passed the bill means that terminally ill adults in England and Wales who have six months to live will legally have the choice to end their life.

Assisted dying bill UK: What is the proposed law?

Child plays with building blocks.

Watch: Measures for families announced in Rachel Reeves’ budget

Peter Prinsley, Labour MP for Bury St Edmonds and Stowmarket, suggested that over £100m should be given to the BBC World Service instead of acquiring more F-35 Fighter Jets. They are used alongside Royal Navy aircraft carriers HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales.

MP believes £100m spent on F-35 fighter jets should go to BBC instead

Poor accommodation for Royal Navy, British Army and RAF personnel will be fixed, the government has said. Veterans minister Al Carns said he was “utterly shocked” by the state of housing.

"Mould-ridden" military housing to be resolved, government says

The government pledge to house all Royal Navy, Army and RAF veterans was challenged in parliament. From left: Labour MP Al Carns and Conservative MP Ben Obese-Jecty.

Emotional pledge to house all armed forces veterans challenged

The ongoing Royal Fleet Auxiliary strikes (RFA) were addressed in parliament. This is shortly after the Daily Telegraph reports that RFA Fort Victoria will not join HMS Prince of Wales on Exercise Strike Warrior as there are not enough staff to deploy her.

RFA strikes addressed after ship stopped from joining major exercise

Defence secretary John Healey, and shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge, held heated discussions in parliament about the state of Britain's armed forces. The Strategic Defence Review was outlined.

Defence secretary lambasts ex-Tory regime for state of armed forces

Penny Mordaunt said the soul of the Conservative Party needs restoring after a crushing election defeat. Shye lost her Portsmouth North seat to Labour’s Amanda Martin.

Penny Mordaunt says soul of Tory party needs restoring

A child cancer task force sparked by Sophie's Legacy has been paused by the government. Labour health secretary Wes Streeting and Gosport MP, Dame Caroline Dinenage, spoke about the issue in parliament.

Child cancer task force linked to Sophie's Legacy paused

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has announced an above inflation pay rise for the Royal Navy, British Army and RAF. Pictured is Ms Reeves during a press conference following her statement to the House of Commons on the findings of the Treasury audit into the state of the public finances.

Armed forces to receive above inflation pay rise

Armed forces personnel are set to receive an above inflation pay rise from government.

Freddie Webb

The veterans minister role has been moved back into the Ministry of Defence, after the role allowed them to previously appear in cabinet. Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan and Gosport MP Dame Caroline Dinenage have differing opinions on the decision.

Veterans minister role moved from cabinet - MPs clash over decision

Pictured - Penny Mordaunt, Conservative, loses her seat as MP for Portsmouth north to Labour's Amanda Martin.

"Democracy is never wrong": Penny Mordaunt reflects on losing seat

Pictured - Penny Mordaunt loses her seat as MP for Portsmouth North Photos by Alex Shute

Shock result: Penny Mordaunt loses Portsmouth North seat to Labour

George Madgwick, leader of Portsmouth Independents Party, said Penny Mordaunt is expected to lose her Portsmouth North seat. Picture: Toby Paine

Penny Mordaunt "almost certainly" going to lose seat - supporter

Pictured - Signe Biddle, Conservative candidate for Portsmouth South Photos by Alex Shute

Sullen Tories need to "re-evaluate" as seats hang in the balance

Polls suggest the Portsmouth North seat, previously won by Penny Mordaunt, could be very competitive in the general election in July

Portsmouth North seat a huge target for Labour as Mordaunt is trailing behind

Penny Mordaunt. Photo: James Manning/PA Wire

Fresh poll suggests MP is on track to retain her seat in the next election

Lights go out in the House of Lords.

Watch: House of Lords lights go out during minister’s speech

Dame Caroline Dinenage raised the issue in the House of Commons of a "managed decline" of heritage assets situated on active MoD estates

MP calls on MoD to stop the "managed decline" of heritage assets

Encourage insects into green spaces. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Try and encourage insects into green spaces

Cllr Oppenheimer in a shipping container full of confiscated vapes

Shipping container full of illegal vapes stored after crackdown

Dame Caroline Dinenage, Gosport MP, in parliament after raising concerns regarding Fort Blockhouse on March 25. Picture: Parliament TV

Gosport MP hails potential of Fort Blockhouse to improve town

Leader of the House of Commons Penny Mordaunt is projected to lose her seat in the latest YouGov poll. Photo: James Manning/PA Wire

Penny Mordaunt could lose Portsmouth North seat - YouGov

Alan Mak MP with members of Havant Conservative Association in Westminster Hall

MP Alan Mak welcomes members of Havant Conservative Association to Parliament

Dame Caroline Dinenage, Conservative MP for Conservative, said Fort Blockhouse is currently a burden on the taxpayer. The disposal of the site has been delayed several times. Picture: Brian Bracher Compass Aerial/Parliament TV.

"Rotting at taxpayer’s expense": MP demands Fort Blockhouse disposal

Leader of the House of Commons Penny Mordaunt speaking in parliament.

Penny Mordaunt shuts down rumours of leadership challenge

Little was mentioned about defence spending in the budget, with many accusing the government of reducing funding for the armed forces. Picture: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images

Is UK military spending decreasing? Budget leaves many perplexed

Penny Mordaunt recreates her famous Coronation moment as she opens new Barnardo’s charity shop in Cosham. Picture: Clare Walsh Photography/Barnardo’s

Penny Mordaunt recreates iconic Coronation sword scene

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt leaves 11 Downing Street, London, with his ministerial box before delivering his Budget in the Houses of Parliament. Picture date: Wednesday March 6, 2024. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

No extra funds for armed forces as Jeremy Hunt outlines budget

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps speaks during a general debate on defence and international affairs in the House of Commons, London. Photo: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire

Royal Navy is 'critically short of ships and sailors' - claim

A fundraiser has been set up to build a memorial to honour the West Africa Squadron in Portsmouth, and the sailors that lost their lives freeing slaves. Pictured is Chris Kemp. Picture: Chris Kemp.

Support for plan for a poignant memorial to honour sailors who freed slaves

Gwen Blackett, ex-Purbrook councillor has died.

Havant’s longest ever-serving councillor dies on Christmas Day

The BBC licence fee is set to increase in line with inflation.

BBC licence fee set to increase in 2024 - here's what you need to know

A 'Let's Stop Aquind' walking protest against Aquind in July 2021 Picture: Sam Stephenson

MP calls says Portsmouth is “long overdue clarity” on Aquind project

Dame Caroline Dinenage, Conservative MP for Gosport, said she will continue to raise the issue about military accommodation, saying the current situation is "not good enough". Pictured is the Conservative politician in the House of Commons on Wednesday. Picture: ParliamentTV - House of Commons.

Gosport MP bemoans military accommodation - "it's not good enough"

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt leaves 11 Downing Street, London, for the House of Commons to deliver his autumn statement. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire

£10m boost for military veterans announced in Autumn Statement

Jeremy Hunt will announce the Autumn Statement today. Credit: Getty/Adobe/Mark Hall

Watch the Chancellor's autumn statement speech here

Housing Secretary Michael Gove wrote to Tory backbenchers to say the ban on “no-fault” section 21 evictions promised as part of the Renters Reform Bill will not be enacted before a series of improvements are made in the legal system. Campaigners say this could delay the ban for years. Credit: Getty/Adobe/Kim Mogg

Ban on no fault evictions delayed indefinitely by Tory government

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