Our "One Nation" agenda must stop boys falling behind at age five 20th July 2016 The Prime Minister was absolutely right to say outside the door of 10 Downing Street that “If you’re a white working-class boy you’re less likely than anybody... Local News
"Disability Confident" -Portsmouth leads the way in tackling the disability employment gap 15th July 2016 Portsmouth is encouraging firms to hire disabled jobseekers. The event is part of the Government’s Disability Confident campaign – working with employers to... Local News
Speech in Parliament - right of EU citizens to remain, racism, and support for the University of Portsmouth 7th July 2016 Yesterday Parliament debated the right of giving EU citizens living in the UK freedom to remain here after Brexit. I am clear that we must guarantee this - and... Local News
Centenary of the Battle of the Somme 1st July 2016 This week, Parliament paid remembered those who took part in the Battle of the Somme in 1916. Today there are services of remembrance all over the country for... Local News
MPs Flick Drummond & Caroline Dinenage meet BAE apprentices 29th June 2016 Portsmouth South MP Flick Drummond was joined by Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage on a visit to Portsmouth Naval Base where the pair met with apprentices from BAE... Local News
Statement on the EU referendum result 27th June 2016 I am very disappointed about the result of the referendum, but the people have voted to leave and I respect that. Anecdotally, from the straw poll that people... Local News
Flick Drummond Quizzed by Portsmouth students at Westminster 22nd June 2016 MP Flick Drummond has been quizzed about life in Parliament when students from Portsmouth Grammar School Juniors came for a “behind the scenes” tour of... Local News
Portsmouth Students visit House of Commons 16th June 2016 Five students from Portsmouth schools visited the House of Commons this week and were hosted on a tour of the building by Flick Drummond, Member of Parliament... Local News
Speech in Parliament - The Benefits of EU Membership 16th June 2016 Yesterday in Parliament I spoke in a debate on the benefits of EU membership. I emphasised the importance of our EU membership for businesses and the university... Local News