Local MP Alan Mak has urged the Labour Government to reverse its cut to tax relief on the investment companies behind start-ups.He said cutting relief on Venture Capital Trusts (investment companies that back UK start-ups with growth potential) had resulted in them scaling back expansion and cu
Local MP Alan Mak has held his latest residents' advice surgery at Tesco Extra in Havant.Although most residents now contact Mr Mak by e-mail or letter, he is also committed to running a programme of in-person advice meetings in the community.He said: "I'm active and visible all year round in the lo
Local MP Alan Mak says Keir Starmer's legacy will be a series of terrible Labour choices that have hurt residents in our community.But he believes that the Prime Minister's resignation will not change the direction of the Government or provide the answers to the many issues facing the country.He sai
Local MP Alan Mak has backed the Conservative plan to abolish stamp duty that would save housebuyers in the Havant Constituency £5,700. New analysis shows this is how much they now have to pay when moving to a home with an average price of £314,700.In October 2025, Leader of the Opposition Kemi
Local MP Alan Mak has welcomed the Labour Government's u-turn on banning social media for under-16s. He said Labour MPs had repeatedly voted against Conservative proposals for the ban, but Prime Minister Keir Starmer had now been forced to change his position.Mr Mak said: "Despite the dith
Local MP Alan Mak has launched his 8th annual Havant Constituency Community Awards to shine a spotlight on our community heroes.Do you know an individual or a community group, club or charity doing fantastic work in the Havant Constituency?Nominations are now open and Mr Mak is inviting people to pu
Local MP Alan Mak has accused the Labour Government of squandering Britain's role as a world tech leader.He spoke out as he visited London Tech Week to meet and support some of the entrepreneurs and investors contributing to our economy.London Tech Week is the premier event in the world for innovati
Local MP Alan Mak has welcomed the announcement of the location for a new temporary Banking Hub in Havant.Cash Access UK, a not-for-profit company funded by the major banks, is to open the Hub at 39 Market Parade next month.After several years of campaigning by Mr Mak with the support of r
Local MP Alan Mak has visited Damira Dental Practice and welcomed the company's increase in NHS dental provision for the Havant area, as part of his ongoing campaign for more dentistry locally.Since the beginning of 2024, the practice at Havant Health Centre has taken on 4,000 new NHS patients.It st
Local MP Alan Mak has restated his opposition after Southern Water officially submitted its plans for water recycling at the new Havant Thicket reservoir.The reservoir is being built by Portsmouth Water in partnership with Southern Water, which is now also seeking permission for what it calls the Ha
