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Stephen Morgan MP

Political comment: new Government to quickly deliver packed programme to build a...

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

Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox.

Watch: Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox

The current Portsmouth North MP Penny Mordaunt and Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan

MPs react as Prime Minister names the date for the election

Havant MP Alan Mak chairs the latest Southern Water Regional Forum meeting

MP Alan Mak chairs Southern Water Regional Forum meeting to keep up pressure on ...

Munira Wilson MP says schoolchildren are so hungry they are ‘eating rubbers’.

Watch: Schoolchildren are so hungry they are ‘eating rubbers’

Protestors said the Aquind proposal would be 'catastrophic' to the city. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 220423-023)

MPs receive donations from the company behind the Aquind interconnector scheme

Christopher Golding (centre), Janet Crabtree and Trevor Muston

MPs pay tribute to Portsmouth charity for 50 years of service

Lights go out in the House of Lords.

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

The possible release of Victor Farrant has reached the next stage, leaving the family shocked and saddened.

Murderer Victor Farrant's possible release takes next step

Kevin Smith, 38, was detained by officers from the NCA’s Anti-Corruption Unit at work in Portsmouth on 26 August 2023, as part of a joint operation with the Metropolitan Police Service and Border Force. Picture: NCA

Corrupt border officer convicted after helping group smuggle drugs

Tom Heap. Photo: BBC

Going Green: It is vital to vote and safeguard our future

HMS Prince of Wales sailing alongside Nato allies during Exercise Joint Warrior. MPs are warning that the UK is relying on supporting nations too much.

MPs warn government lacks "credible plan" to fund armed forces

The council's finances have been described as 'bleak' Photo: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire

Council tax bill hike as finances have “never been bleaker”

We can all help by making small changes. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Change can happen at all levels and it all counts

The Royal Navy air defence destroyer HMS Diamond has destroyed "multiple attack drones" deployed by Iranian-backed Houthis in the Red Sea, according to Defence Secretary Grant Shapps. The amount of money it cost for the missiles to be fired as been revealed. Picture: LPhot Chris Sellars/MoD/Crown Copyright/PA Wire.

Minister bemoans lack of Royal Navy frigates and destroyers

The Royal Navy has “too few” warships, a defence minister has said.

Freddie Webb

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

Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Largs Bay at the Sea Mounting Centre in Marchwood near Southampton. MPs have highlighted how there is a "significant risk to life" due to Ministry of Defence inventory failures that have seen medical supplies issued that passed their expiry date while armed forces were on tour. Issue date: Friday January 19, 2024. PA Photo. The Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) said it had warned 10 years ago of "waste and fragmentation" in the department's supply system but that a fresh investigation had found "many of those problems remain unresolved". Picture: Chris Ison/PA Wire

Inventory failures cause "risk to life" on defence tours

One in four parents are happy for their child to miss school

Huge increase in the number of school days missed, figures show

Watch moment Wilko boss tells MP she 'let down' staff and shoppers

Pictured: Jonathan Hall, a spokesperson for Prostate UK.

Campaign will welcome sanitary bins in male toilets

Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan outside Parliament on his 'Westminster Experience Day'

‘A unique insight into our political system’

Crispin Blunt has admitted he was the Tory MP arrested over the suspicion of rape

Senior Tory names himself as MP arrested on suspicion of rape

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

Stephen Morgan MP

MP calls for constituents to offer suggestions for Remembrance tribute

Former SNP MP Dr Lisa Cameron, left, who has defected to the Tories, and SNP leader Humza Yousaf. Credit: PA/Getty

SNP MP defects to Tories after claiming 'toxic and bully treatment'

Gosport MP Dame Caroline Dinenage

‘We must speed up efforts to save people from the heartbreak of dementia sooner’

Dame Caroline Dinenage has spoken of her pride of being a Dementia Research Champion.

Simon Carter

Liz Truss has been claiming from fund for ex-prime ministers despite only 49 days in office (Getty Images)

Liz Truss claims from fund for ex-PMs despite only 49 days in office

Concerns have been raised about sewage discharges into our seas and rivers

Concerns over potential breach of environmental laws regarding sewage discharges

Data shows which parts of Hampshire were hit by the most sewage spills last year.

Southern Water slammed for "illegal" dry spills running into hundreds of hours

Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Gosport MP backs ‘easy and accessible way for the public to support our farmers’

MPs are warning the Government to do more to tackle the increase in smart devices being used in domestic abuse cases

MPs warn of baby monitors and smart speakers enabling domestic abuse

Penny Mordaunt, with her Sybil felt dog, met with Harley Salter and his mum Vanessa

Harley’s ‘significant’ meeting with Penny Mordaunt

Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve, Hill Head Picture: Colin Grice

Anger as plans to save Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve are not supported

Keir Mather. Credit: Getty

Johnny Mercer launches attack on Keir Mather - what was said

Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve, Hill Head Picture: Colin Grice

MPs call for secure future for 'much-loved' Titchfield Haven

Boris Johnson earns over £21k an hour for his roles outside of politics

Boris Johnson rakes in over £21k as second job earnings revealed

MPs have threatened to use their parliamentary privilege to name the suspended BBC host in the House of Commons. (Photo by Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

MPs threaten to name suspended BBC host in House of Commons

Pets As Therapy team has received the Volunteer Award at the NHS Awards. Pictured: (Right to left) Snowy and Steven, Whiskey and Lesley, Maggie & Mollie and Tess, Louis and Madeleine

Local dog therapy charity scoops national NHS award

Chris Pincher scandal: Ex-Tory MP faces eight week suspension over groping claims - what did he do?

Chris Pincher scandal: Ex-Tory MP to face eight-week suspension

Former UK health secretary Sajid Javid

Senior Tory Sajid Javid says MPs £86,000 salary ‘should be doubled’

Partygate probe: Nadine Dorries and Jacob Rees-Mogg named in privileges committee special report

Privileges committee publishes damning report on Conservative MPs

Morrisons announces to make major change across all UK stores

Morrisons announces to make major change across all UK stores

£10 toothpaste spotted in Tesco has left shoppers shocked

Shoppers shocked after spotting toothpaste costs £10 a tube in Tesco

HMS Prince of Wales. Picture: LISA FERGUSON.

Taxpayers may pay HMS Prince of Wales £25m repair bill, committee meeting hears

Planning permission has been given for the homes

New 60-bed care home with its own cafe, cinema and hair salon given the go-ahead

MP for Portsmouth North Penny Mordaunt. Pic Getty Images

How Hampshire MPs voted on the Boris Johnson Privileges Committee report

Majority of MPs approve Privileges Committee Boris Johnson Partygate report

Boris Johnson suffers resounding defeat over ‘Partygate’ report

Fareham Borough Council leader Sean Woodward has defended Boris Johnson after the Partygate report found that the former prime minister mislead parliament. Picture: Keith Woodland/JUSTIN TALLIS - AFP via Getty Images

‘It’s a kangaroo court’: Council leader defends ex-PM over 'Partygate' report

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson

MPs find Boris Johnson ‘deliberately misled’ Commons multiple times

Former This Morning hosting duo Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield

Key points as ITV bosses quizzed by MPs over Schofield scandal

Former ITV presenting duo Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield

Watch ITV boss give evidence to MPs on Phillip Schofield scandal

E-bikes can be twice as heavy as a regular pedal bike, increasing the risk of injury to pedestrians and other road users (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Should E-bikes have number plates? MP calls for regulations

Home secretary Suella Braverman has been pushing for legislation to 'Stop The Boats'. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images.

Fareham MP admits Stop The Boats bill may not fit with Human Right convention

Pictured is: MP Stephen Morgan with a group in the Portsmouth Pride parade. Picture: Keith Woodland

49 pictures from Portsmouth Pride 2023