Tax on education Monday, 12 May, 2025 Despite being a Minister in the Department of Education, MP Stephen Morgan is putting children last by voting with the Government to tax education. The huge 20% VAT hike on independent school fees, and changes to their business rates, will add to pressure on state school placesas pupils are forced to move in the middle of the school year when their parents can’t afford this sudden financing hit... Local News
City set for local government reorganisation 28th April 2025 The Government has agreed that Portsmouth City Council can join the county council, plus those from the Isle of Wight, Southampton and district councils... Local News
Eastney Pool Closure Protest 25th March 2025 Our campaigners were out supporting the local residents fighting to stop the Lib Dem pool closure of a much loved local and historic centre. Local News
Government cash for city projects 11th December 2023 MILLIONS of pounds of Conservative government funding is coming Portsmouth's way, including cash from the Levelling Up Fund and the Future High Streets Fund... Local News
Bransbury Leisure Centre plans scaled back 9th December 2023 BRANSBURY Park Community Leisure Centre will not have a two-court sports hall now the plans have been scaled back to save money. Revised plans, due to be... Local News
Residents, drivers hit by winter parking fees 6th December 2023 RESIDENTS, businesses and drivers will be affected by the new seafront winter parking fees being introduced this winter. Portsmouth City Council's controlling... Local News
Princess Royal thanks sailors 25th September 2022 The central part the Royal Navy played in the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II was praised by the Princess Royal when she visited Portsmouth Naval Base this week... Local News
Help for homeless people in Portsmouth 11th September 2022 Portsmouth City Council has a number of services for people who are at risk of homelessness or sleeping rough, some of which are run with the charity the... Local News
Developer appeals on St James’s plan 4th September 2022 The developer behind a scheme to build on part of the former St James’s Hospital site has lodged an appeal because its planning application has still not been... Local News
Conservatives Launch Tax Free Reservists Scheme 14th July 2026 Our ambition is clear: to grow Britain's Armed Forces Reserves to 50,000, strengthening our security National News
Kemi responds to Nigel Farage's "resignation" 7th July 2026 Farage is feeling the pressure from his investigation and has now called a by election. National News
Kemi calls for MP's to focus on Defence 6th July 2026 Only the Conservatives have a clear plan to rebuild Britain’s defences. National News
Kemi's challenge to Andy Burnham 29th June 2026 We cannot let Labour make the same mistakes again. National News
Keir Starmer Resigns 22nd June 2026 The pressure has been building for weeks, and now finally Starmer has done the right thing. National News
Conservatives score major victory in Aberdeen South by election 19th June 2026 The people of Aberdeen sent a message on behalf of the country. Energy security is national security. National News
