Hampshire Chronicle - Tobacco and Vapes Bill Thursday, 25 April, 2024 Last week I voted for the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. Smoking is our biggest preventable killer so there is no more obvious target for healthcare gains to save lives lost to cancer, heart disease and stroke each year. Bottom line; smoking is the only product on sale legally that, if you follow the instructions, will very probably kill you. Governments have acted in the past and we’ve seen smoking... Hampshire Chronicle column
Fixers launched nationwide 27th February 2013 The UK-wide launch of Fixers – the national movement of young people fixing the future – was hosted by one of its biggest champions, Winchester & Chandler's... Westminster News
Under 17 Safe Driving promoted at Sparsholt College 26th February 2013 Winchester & Chandler's Ford MP Steve Brine joined Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Hayes at Sparsholt College recently to learn about the safe driving... Local News
MP welcomes new education focus in youth justice system 26th February 2013 Steve Brine has welcomed new proposals from Conservative Justice Secretary Chris Grayling to help young offenders turn their backs on crime. The new plans... Westminster News
Steve Brine meets local college leaders in Parliament 26th February 2013 Winchester MP, Steve Brine, joined Barton Peveril College principal, Jonathan Prest, at the recent launch of the Sixth Form Colleges' Association (SFCA) at the... Westminster News
Getting households a fair deal on their energy bills 25th February 2013 Cheaper energy bills for people across Winchester & Chandler's Ford came one step closer this week with Ofgem's reforms to the energy market. These reforms... Westminster News
Fantastic crossing news for Osborne School 22nd February 2013 Steve Brine has spoken of his delight as work has begun on a safe Puffin crossing outside Osborne School. The Winchester & Chandler's Ford MP hosted children... Local News
Local businesses urged to apply for training fund 22nd February 2013 Local MP Steve Brine has welcomed further investment to help companies set up the training schemes they need to meet specific skill requirements. £150 million... Local News
Chancellor says Winchester is a great place to do business 14th February 2013 A video message from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon George Osborne MP, welcomed business people to Winchester City Council's 'Business in the 21st... Local News
Steve Brine MP welcomes "huge victory" for financial education campaign 14th February 2013 Steve Brine has welcomed a "huge victory" for the campaign for compulsory financial education in schools, following the publication of the new draft National... Westminster News