Politics

FIFA presidential candidate Peter Auf der Heyde

Southampton lecturer enters race to become FIFA president and challenge Infantino

Eastleigh MP says families have 'had enough' of Southern Water

Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority is currently based at Southampton Civic Centre

Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority is currently based at Southampton Civic Centre

Local government

Future Hampshire mayor could be paid £105k a year

Prime Minister Andy Burnham calls for answers over Henry Nowak case

Cllr George Madgwick standing with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

Cllr George Madgwick standing with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

Calls for Nigel Farage to explain Reform's handling of councillor accused of rape

Cllr George Madgwick

Cllr George Madgwick

Reform UK suspends Hampshire councillor charged with 35 offences

Boris Johnson and Carrie Johnson

Boris Johnson and Carrie Johnson

Boris Johnson, 62, in 'saving' career move away from the UK

Hampshire and the Solent Conservative mayoral candidate Donna Jones

Hampshire and the Solent Conservative mayoral candidate Donna Jones

Local government

‘We’re being treated as second-class citizens’ says candidate over election decision

Philip Crook, centre, is deputy leader of the Southampton Reform UK group

Philip Crook, centre, is deputy leader of the Southampton Reform UK group

Local government

Reform group refuses to work with Greens after 'Zionism is racism' motion

View from Westminster

Caroline Dinenage 'underwhelmed' by Burnham's budget

Liberal Democrat mayoral candidate Martin Tod

Liberal Democrat mayoral candidate Martin Tod

Local government

Political backlash as Hampshire mayor election remains in 2028

Local government

Government rejects bid to bring forward Hampshire mayor election

Protest outside Gosport pub - live

Protest outside Gosport pub - live

Demonstration outside Gosport pub after poppy incident - live

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey leaves 11 Downing Street, London, with his ministerial red box, before delivering his first Budget to the Houses of Parliament. Picture date: Wednesday October 28, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Dylan

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey leaves 11 Downing Street, London, with his ministerial red box, before delivering his first Budget to the Houses of Parliament. Picture date: Wednesday October 28, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Dylan

One million pensioners shielded from tax as state pension rises £489

Live updates rival protests set to take place in town centre

Live updates rival protests set to take place in town centre

Rival protests take place in town centre - Updates

View from Westminster

View from Westminster - 'The government does not have any money to spend'

Suella Braverman has accused the UK of treating its enemies better than its own veterans.

Suella Braverman has accused the UK of treating its enemies better than its own veterans.

Fareham MP accuses UK of treating its enemies better than veterans

National government

Eastleigh MP calls for emergency cost of living package

Liz Jarvis MP and David, owner of Steam Town Brew Co.

Liz Jarvis MP and David, owner of Steam Town Brew Co.

Eastleigh brewery's beer now served in Parliament

Police called as protesters face off outside Southampton factory - live updates

Police called as protesters face off outside Southampton factory - live updates

Police called as protesters face off outside Southampton factory - live updates

'Make no mistake, Burnham wants to rejoin the EU'

'Make no mistake, Burnham wants to rejoin the EU'

Letters to the Editor

Burnham wants to rejoin the EU - Letter

Southampton Test MP Satvir Kaur has met with neighbourhood police officers.

Southampton Test MP Satvir Kaur has met with neighbourhood police officers.

Southampton MP meets with neighbourhood police officers

Chris Packham backs parents fighting Government's proposed SEND changes

Caroline Nokes MP

Caroline Nokes MP

View from Westminster

'I will keep raising the issues that matter' - View from Westminster

Reform councillor defends support for Portsmouth Patriots after investigation

The migrants that landed in Gosport were taken to Kent for processing

The migrants that landed in Gosport were taken to Kent for processing

Coach firm drops Home Office migrant contract after staff abused

Vanessa Abbess with her son Joe

Vanessa Abbess with her son Joe

National government

Southampton mum's plea to Prime Minister after teenage son drowned at sea

Police in Gosport

Police in Gosport

Reform leader considering legal action over police restrictions at protest

The migrants that landed in Gosport were taken to Kent for processing

The migrants that landed in Gosport were taken to Kent for processing

Local government

Coach driver 'worried' after Gosport coaches linked to migrant landing

View from Westminster

'Your safety is one of my top priorities' - View from Westminster

Around 140 migrants arrive in Portsmouth, Hampshire.

Around 140 migrants arrive in Portsmouth, Hampshire.

Fury after critics attack RNLI 'heroes' over migrant boat

Hampshire County Council reveals role in planning for potential small boat landings

Bluestar bus. Image: Bluestar

Bluestar bus. Image: Bluestar

Hampshire County Council announces major change to bus passes

Waste recycling centre sign. Picture: Hampshire County Council

Waste recycling centre sign. Picture: Hampshire County Council

Local government

Hampshire council explores AI phone bookings after recycling centre line axed

'News that the Green Party has formally declared itself an anti-Zionist party is something that people should stand against'

'News that the Green Party has formally declared itself an anti-Zionist party is something that people should stand against'

'People should stand up against' Green Party declaration - Letter

Reform UK Shadow Home Secretary Zia Yusuf visits Haslar Marina in Gosport, Hampshire after over 100 migrants arrived at the town yesterday under a huge police operation.

Reform UK Shadow Home Secretary Zia Yusuf visits Haslar Marina in Gosport, Hampshire after over 100 migrants arrived at the town yesterday under a huge police operation.

Reform spokesperson says Hampshire residents 'devastated' by migrant arrival

Police prepare as migrant boat heads towards South Coast says MP - live updates

Police prepare as migrant boat heads towards South Coast says MP - live updates

Over 100 migrants sent to Kent after Hampshire arrival and protest - live

South Coast Patriots march in Southampton

South Coast Patriots march in Southampton

Anti-migrant march and counter-protest draw crowds to Southampton city centre

Anti-migrant march and counter protest in city centre - Live updates

Anti-migrant march and counter protest in city centre - Live updates

Anti-migrant march and counter protest in city centre - Live updates

Southampton Patriots have previously staged weekly demonstrations at the Highfield House Hotel, which sometimes marched through the city

Southampton Patriots have previously staged weekly demonstrations at the Highfield House Hotel, which sometimes marched through the city

Local government

Council says city is 'proud, diverse and welcoming' ahead of rival protests

File photo from two protests in Southampton on August 7 2025 with a counter-protest held against an anti-immigration rally.

File photo from two protests in Southampton on August 7 2025 with a counter-protest held against an anti-immigration rally.

'So-called patriots whipping up fear' are 'not welcome' in Southampton says MP

Liz Jarvis MP looking through entries to last year's Christmas card competition.

Liz Jarvis MP looking through entries to last year's Christmas card competition.

Eastleigh children invited to design MP's Christmas card

Hampshire County Council regulatory committee. Image: LDRS

Hampshire County Council regulatory committee. Image: LDRS

Councillors warn planning changes will ‘destroy’ local democracy

Desmond Swayne speaking in the House of Commons on September 15

Desmond Swayne speaking in the House of Commons on September 15

MP says hospitality bosses are not 'gagging' for tourist tax

View from Westminster

'Scrapping the triple lock won't raise enough to fix social care' - Column

Members of the Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority board after the inaugural meeting. From left to right, Steve Pitt, Sarah Bogle, George Madgwick, Nick Adams-King and Jonathan Bacon.

Members of the Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority board after the inaugural meeting. From left to right, Steve Pitt, Sarah Bogle, George Madgwick, Nick Adams-King and Jonathan Bacon.

New devolution authority could have up to 1,000 staff

Council leader Sarah Bogle speaking during the debate on government-enforced changes to the planning system

Council leader Sarah Bogle speaking during the debate on government-enforced changes to the planning system

Local government

All-party backlash as councillors warn planning changes threaten local democracy

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Andy Burnham announces VAT cut on energy bills 'from this Thursday' in keynote speech

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool. He has pledged that low-income pensioners will not be dragged into paying Income Tax during this Parliament as he sets out his national

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool. He has pledged that low-income pensioners will not be dragged into paying Income Tax during this Parliament as he sets out his national

Pensioners given major tax promise as Andy Burnham reveals new care plan

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Department for Works and Pensions

Andy Burnham announces plans to end pension triple lock to fund social care service

Aerial Of Portsmouth

Aerial Of Portsmouth

Portsmouth City Council

Hampshire growth plan to tackle housing, skills, transport and energy challenges

Conservative group leader Peter Baillie

Conservative group leader Peter Baillie

Local government

'LGR is dead': Tory leader demands government reimburse council after merger U-turn

Police at Haslar Marina in Gosport, Hampshire after protesters arrived

Police at Haslar Marina in Gosport, Hampshire after protesters arrived

MP demands answers after Gosport considered for migrant boat arrival

Darren Paffey MP

Darren Paffey MP

View from Westminster

Southern Water 'has treated customers like cash cows' - View from Westminster