Politics

Frank Alexander, a former member of Lyndhurst Parish Council, has died aged 90

Former councillor and school governor has died aged 90

Cllr Tony Bunday has been expelled from the Labour Party

Labour councillor expelled from party for 'supporting opposition candidate'

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Universal Credit claimants will receive an extra £470 on average next year, after Jeremy Hunt announced a 6.7 per cent rise in benefit payments

Universal Credit and benefits increase worth almost £500 announced for millions

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Rum store in Gosport

Gosport set to receive £18million investment: this is why

Paul Holmes, MP for Eastleigh, explains why he voted against the Gaza ceasefire motion

Eastleigh MP explains why he voted against Gaza ceasefire motion

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Suella Braverman has penned a harsh letter to Rishi Sunak

Suella Braverman calls Rishi Sunak 'weak' and a 'failure' in incredible sign-off

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Home Secretary Suella Braverman has been sacked after being asked to leave Government by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, No 10 sources have confirmed.

Suella Braverman sacked as Home Secretary as cabinet reshuffle expected

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Former Prime Minister David Cameron (left) and Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith (right)

MP ‘very pleased’ to see former Prime Minister David Cameron back in Government

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David Cameron makes shock return to Government

David Cameron makes shock return to Government

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Rishi Sunak and his family at the Vedic Society Hindu Temple

Rishi Sunak tells Southampton crowd past year 'hasn't been the easiest'

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MPs across the Hampshire area have reacted to proposals outlined in today’s King’s Speech

MPs react to King Charles' first speech at state opening of Parliament

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This is what to expect from King Charles' King's Speech at the State Opening of Parliament, as he sets out Rishi Sunak's priorities

What to expect from the King's Speech at the State Opening of Parliament today

Hundreds gathered in Guildhall Square for the protest

This is why hundreds of people filled Guildhall Square this weekend

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Southampton skyline.

Calls for Hampshire mayor as new report suggests Northern Powerhouse-style lobbying

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Dominic Cummings will attend the Covid-19 inquiry today where he will face questions and give evidence

Covid-19 inquiry will see Dominic Cummings face questions today

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Police and crime commissioner Donna Jones

Tensions between Muslims and Jews in Hampshire are not escalating, police boss says

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Caroline Dinenage MP and Charlotte Fairall met with the health secretary over child cancer care

Gosport MP meets with health secretary to improve cancer care for children

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Holmes and Dorries exchanged barbs on X, formally known as Twitter on Friday

Ex-cabinet member Nadine Dorries lashes out at Eastleigh MP on social media

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Queues outside Southampton's Polish Club as polls open on election day.

This is why there's a huge queue outside Southampton's Polish Club

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have condemned ‘all acts of terrorism and brutality’

Prince Harry and Meghan condemn ‘all acts of terrorism’ in Israel-Hamas war

Councillor Sean Woodward, Fareham Borough Council leader.

Calls for council leader to apologise over women's safety comments

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Vote Vampire is a new fantasty novel by Roger Bird

Meet the local politician who has written a fantasy vampire novel

Southampton Test MP Alan Whitehead is shown around Caldera's premises by Guy Winstanley

Volcanic rock being used in the battle against climate change - here's how

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Royston Smith MP speaking to the Education Secretary

A new college could be coming to Southampton following MP's campaign

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Greenpeace activists blanketed the home in black fabric in protest over Rishi Sunak’s North Sea oil announcement earlier this week

Police called as Greenpeace activists climb Rishi Sunak's home in climate protest

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Southampton City Council

Huge cost of making Southampton council workers redundant revealed

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Sam Joynson is the new Conservative parliamentary candidate for Eastleigh

The Conservative candidate standing in Eastleigh at the next general election

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Rishi Sunak is reportedly planning to scrap Inheritance Tax to 'save seats'

What is Inheritance Tax? Rishi Sunak reportedly scrapping levy to save seats

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Council leader, Satvir Kaur. Image: Stuart Martin.

Council in 'crisis' talks with Government over state of its finances

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Youngsters at Foxlease celebrate a visit by the then Countess of Wessex

Updated 'Huge step backwards': MP raps plan to axe activities centre

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Migrants could be housed in large marquees across the UK.

Reports that Government plan to house migrants in marquees across the UK

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Bid for devolution in Hampshire reignited with four councils urged to seize cash

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Hampshire police and crime commissioner Donna Jones.

Complaint over crime commissioner being on GB News is dismissed

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Caroline Nokes MP is calling for abortion law reform after a woman was jailed

MP calls for 'out of date' abortion law to be reformed after mother jailed

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‘The city means a lot to me’: MP Royston Smith looks back on his career

‘The city means a lot to me’: MP Royston Smith looks back on his career

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Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith.

Long-serving Southampton MP to step down ahead of next General Election

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Royston Smith beside HMS Astute before the shooting

How Royston Smith disarmed a gunman aboard a nuclear submarine

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What happens when an MP stands down and how long does it take before a by-election is held?

What happens when an MP steps down and how are candidates selected?

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Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage met senior staff at GO-LGV during a visit to the company

MP praises company helping to tackle shortage of truckers

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Southampton Civic Centre exterior.

19 candidates set to stand in election triggered after candidate's death

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Home Secretary Suella Braverman during PMQs today

Prime Minister reacts to MP jibe about Southampton exit from Premier League

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Suella Braverman’s handling of a speeding ticket did not amount to a breach of the ministerial code, Rishi Sunak decided

Rishi Sunak: Suella Braverman did not breach ministerial code over speeding ticket

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Home Secretary Suella Braverman

Suella Braverman to face questions from PM over possible breach of ministerial code

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Cllr Peter Baillie. Local election count, Southampton Guildhall.Picture: Chris Moorhouse Friday 5th May 2023.

'Assault on democracy' - Row over plans to limit questions at council meetings

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Cllr Alex Winning. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

New senior councillor takes over responsibility for children's social services

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt owns seven luxury apartments at Ocean Village in Southampton

Jeremy Hunt criticised over ownership of luxury Southampton apartments

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Paul Holmes, Eastleigh MP at the M27

Tories 'turned away' from voting on who will be Conservative MP candidate

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Family want government to up brain tumour research funding in memory of daughter, 11

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Conservative candidate Graham Galton has died

Council confirms date for delayed election after candidate's death

Parody blue plaque outside the FCA

Home Secretary blasted as activists put plaque on her Fareham office

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at St Mary's

PM among fans at St Mary's as Saints fight relegation

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Paul Holmes with other Conservative members at Hamble Valley constituency.

Eastleigh MP selected to stand in new Hamble Valley constituency in next election

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Test Valley Borough Council. Lib Dem leader, Neil Gwynne,

Lib Dem leader says party won popular vote despite not taking control of council

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Rishi Sunak in Southampton.

Ten questions for Rishi Sunak we didn't get to ask

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