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Havant MP Alan Mak backs new code of conduct for private parking firms

Havant MP Alan Mak has backed plans for a new code of conduct for private parking operators, which aims to clampdown on firms aggressively pursuing motorists for fines. Under the plans, parking companies that fail to abide by the rules will be banned from accessing a database of 40m vehicle records

Celebrating 100 years of votes for women

Below is from Alan's weekly column which is written for the Portsmouth News and was first published on Thursday 8 February. A century ago this week, Conservative Home Secretary George Cave successfully passed the Representation of the People Act 1918, which for the first time gave women the chance

Havant Jobs, Apprenticeships and Careers Fair returns for third year

The popular Havant Jobs, Apprenticeships and Careers Fair will return on Friday 9 March for a third consecutive year, it has been announced. Organised by local MP Alan Mak, it will once again be at Havant Leisure Centre from 10am to 3pm and will see more than a thousand jobs, apprenticeships and ro

Treasury Minister praises tourism on Hayling Island following visit

Senior Treasury Minister Mel Stride praised the role of tourism in boosting both the local and national economy following a visit to Langstone Hotel on Hayling Island. The Financial Secretary to the Treasury, who grew up in the area and is a former pupil at Portsmouth Grammar School, toured the pop

Havant MP Alan Mak offically opens refurbished Eastoke Post Office

Local MP Alan Mak cut the ribbon on Friday at the official opening of modernised Eastoke Post Office with new owners Kanchan and Manish Thakur.  The shop and Post Office have been given a refit as the old-style full-screened Post Office counters have been removed.

Havant MP Alan Mak joins Jo Cox loneliness group in Parliament

Havant MP Alan Mak has been elected as a founding Officer of a new cross-party group that aims to continue the legacy of murdered MP Jo Cox by tackling loneliness in the UK. The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Loneliness will carry forward Jo Cox’s ambition to reduce isolation in Britain, w

Havant MP Alan Mak makes ‘Pollinator Promise’ with local schoolchildren

Havant MP Alan Mak visited St Alban’s CE Primary School in Leigh Park to see how pupils are working on an award-winning project to encourage residents to grow bee and other pollinator-friendly plants. During the visit, the MP signed up to commit to the ‘Pollinator Promise’, and will be dedicating s

Havant MP signs Holocaust Educational Trust Book of Commitment

This week Havant MP Alan Mak signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, in doing so pledging his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and honouring those who were murdered during the Holocaust as well as paying tribute to the extraordinary Holocaust survivors who work tirelessly to