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Caroline welcomes sharp fall in truancy rates

Local MP Caroline Dinenage has welcomed the news that the number of pupils persistently skipping school in Hampshire has fallen by over 25 per cent since 2010. In 2009/10 9,510 pupils were persistently absent from school, but this has fallen sharply to 7,111 in 2012/13.

Caroline supports campaign to tackle homelessness

Local MP Caroline Dinenage is backing a brand new project to tackle homelessness in the Gosport area. The 'Heart for Homeless' initiative is being led by the local Christian group, Churches Together in Gosport, and aims to offer care and support for vulnerable people who or are at risk of homelessn

Caroline welcomes tax cut for businesses & employers

Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage has welcomed a bold new tax cut for businesses and employers in Gosport, which will take effect this Sunday. A new Employment Allowance will take £2,000 off the National Insurance bill of every employer – open to businesses, charities and community amateur sports clubs.

Caroline continues to fight for better bus provision

Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage was today joined by local Councillors and transport bosses for a productive meeting with First Bus to discuss the future of essential local routes. The meeting follows months of negotiations with the public transport provider which announced significant changes to the p

Caroline celebrates Gosport Ferry campaign success

Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage is today celebrating news that the Ministry of Defence will restore the entitlement to Home to Duty Travel allowance for service personnel travelling to work on the Gosport & Hayling Ferries. Caroline has campaigned for this policy to be reinstated for three years,

Caroline welcomes protection of front line NHS Services

Local MP Caroline Dinenage today spoke up in the Houses of Commons in defence of Government plans to protect front-line NHS services while dealing with the legacy of PFI debt left by the last administration. Speaking in the Commons, Caroline asked "Does the Sec of State share my hope that the Gover

Caroline raises awareness for diabetes

Caroline Dinenage, MP for Gosport last week joined volunteers from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and staff from Novo Nordisk and Roche to raise awareness of the increasing prevalence of diabetes in the UK.