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This site tells you about some of the work I do in Fareham and in Westminster. In addition, you can keep in touch with me through Twitter and my e-newsletter

How often does an artwork capture the interest of so many? Anyone who has seen Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red in the moat at the Tower of London cannot but be affected by the sight. Each poppy marks a single sacrifice and yet together they recall the sacrifice of the whole

Mark has welcomed news of a £600m Royal Navy contract to protect 2000 local jobs in Hampshire.

The Ministry of Defence announced that it has awarded BAE systems a five-year deal to manage Portsmouth Naval Base.

Recent figures from the Skills Funding Agency show that in 2012/13 a record 860 people enrolled on a full time apprenticeship, compared to 420 in 2009/10. The Government believes apprenticeships are an excellent long term investment for the future.

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More than £6m of funding has been allocated to schools in Fareham to support disadvantaged children. The money comes from the Pupil Premium which provides an extra £900 for every pupil who receives free school meals.

The funds they receive are paid directly to schools, and then they spend