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Rail strikes condemned as ‘needless’ by Havant MP Alan Mak

The strike action by trade unions on Southern Rail services running through Havant and the south east have been condemned as “needless” by Havant MP Alan Mak, who has urged the ASLEF union leadership to call off the strikes as negotiations resume.

Residents encouraged to become retained firefighters by Havant MP Alan Mak

Residents thinking of giving something back to the community have been encouraged to consider about becoming a retained firefighter by Havant MP Alan Mak. The MP got behind the call for more volunteer firefighters after a meeting with the Chief Fire Officer for Hampshire Dave Curry at Havant Fire S

Havant MP Alan Mak backs tougher sentencing for dangerous drivers

Havant MP Alan Mak has joined calls for tougher sentencing for dangerous drivers that kill, backing the recent “Drive For Justice” campaign by The News which was praised by the Justice Secretary Liz Truss. It follows an announcement by the Government to hand life sentences to offenders who cause de

Havant MP Alan Mak gets behind Small Business Saturday with shop visits

Havant MP Alan Mak visited 15 independent businesses from across the constituency on Saturday, showing his support for an initiative that celebrates the vital role played by small companies. Small Business Saturday aims to promote independent firms, showcasing what they have to offer.

MP Alan Mak takes cycling tour of Hayling Island to discuss safety

Havant MP Alan Mak took a bike tour of Hayling Island on Friday with local residents to discuss ways of improving cycling routes across the island. Cycle Hayling committee member David Mowatt took the time to explain to Mr Mak the improvements that the group are trying to make, especially in making

MP Alan Mak joins campaign to stop Emsworth bank closure

Local MP Alan Mak has described the proposed closure of Emsworth's NatWest branch as "very disappointing news" and taken immediate action, calling on Royal Bank of Scotland Group (owners of NatWest) to review and reverse their decision. After being notified, Alan Mak MP immediately arrang

Havant MP lobbies Cabinet Minister over housing infrastructure

Havant MP Alan Mak has lobbied a senior Cabinet Minister to ensure funds for infrastructure are made available to areas in south Hampshire and across the country where new housing is planned.  Mr Mak was responding to queries raised by a group of residents during the consultation phase of Hava

Havant MP Alan Mak shows his support for White Ribbon Day

Havant MP Alan Mak showed his support for White Ribbon Day on Friday (25 November 2016), getting behind the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. On the day, men and boys are urged to wear a white ribbon as visible pledges never to commit, condone or remain silent abou

BBC interview MP and Leigh Park leaders on technological revolution

BBC Radio 4 broadcast from Leigh Park on Sunday, with community leaders questioned on the technological changes that were highlighted in a recent report by Havant MP Alan Mak. The BBC’s flagship Sunday politics programme, The World This Weekend, investigated the potential opportunities and pitfalls