Make Poverty History

Attended a General Election debate last night at the Central Baptist Church organised by the group, Make Poverty History. The debate was broadcast on Unity 24 Community Radio. The Conservative Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Southampton Test, Stephen MacLoughlin talked with passion about what he would do to reduce poverty in this Country and in the third world if he were elected. Stephen talked about how the Conservatives would increase the overseas aid budgets and ensure that money was better spent and directed more through our government departments rather than international agencies.
It was a very thought provoking and well informed debate.

More Flats in Hill Lane

A new application for dozens of new flats has been submitted to the Council. The proposed development near the junction of Howard Road. A previous application was recently turned down by the Council's Planning and Rights of Way Panel. I have asked that this new application also goes before the Panel for consideration. This way residents can come along and voice any concerns that they have. Any new developments should have adequate parking and should provide proper safe access onto Hill Lane. New developments should also be in keeping with the Edwardian architechure of the surrounding area. I will be opposing the application if it doesn't meet these conditions.

Theresa May MP adresses Hampshire Conservative Future

Spent an excellent evening in Winchester at a Conservative Future ball where the Guest Speaker wass Theresa May MP. There were dozens of young people there, disproving the conventional wisdom that young people aren't interested in politics.

David Willetts Breakfast Meeting

Southampton Conservatives had a very successful breakfast meeting with David Willetts MP this morning. David is the Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and MP for Havant. He spoke to a mixture of business people about the forthcoming General Election and Conservative policy. He answered questions on a range of issues such as Private Pensions, the Health Service and Housing.