News story: Armed Forces Minister underlines UK commitment to Africa
Armed Forces Minister Mike Penning has reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to Africa following a multi-country visit. read more
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Press release: Appeal for information following pollution in Hampshire
The Environment Agency is appealing for information in the Andover area following a pollution incident on the River Anton. read more
Local rail improvements
I am all in favour of providing more seats and more train capacity locally for passengers. I have been pressing for better services.
I have recently been sent the plans for a two platform station at Green Park, and told of the works to extend the platforms at Wokingham to take longer trains.
The new Green Park stop will be between Reading and Mortimer on the Basingstoke line, near Kirtons Farm Road. The idea is to run a half hourly train service in each direction when it is completed.
If constituents have views on either of these projects please let me know.
read moreTheresa May seems determined to turn a blind eye to inconvenient facts – Abbott
Diane Abbott MP, Labour’s Shadow Home Affairs Secretary, commenting on reports in the Independent that Theresa May blocked attempts to highlight the impact migration can have on the economy and public services during the EU referendum, said:
“This raises serious questions about the Prime Minister’s priorities.
“Exiting the EU will mean reforming our entire immigration system. But doing so should not be at the cost of jobs and the economy.
“Unfortunately, Theresa May seems determined to turn a blind eye to inconvenient facts.
“This report should be published in full.”
read morePress release: Applications for permits received at Holmwood oilfield
The Environment Agency has received 3 applications for environmental permits at the Holmwood oil and gas site, off Coldharbour Lane, Surrey. read more