The Future of Public Libraries
I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for libraries and librarians.
Calling for a Fix for the Universities Funding Model
Empowering the Next Generation Calling for a Fix for the Universities Funding Model Published: 3 April 2025 I recently spoke in Parliament to highlight the serious financial challenges facing Bournemouth University and Arts University...
Bringing Pupils’ Voices to Parliament on Online Safety
Empowering the Next Generation Bringing Pupils’ Voices to Parliament on Online Safety Published: 8 March 2025 On March the 7th, Parliament debated the Safer Phones Bill. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been overwhelmed...
Bringing Playgrounds to Parliament
“After years of campaigning, we’re finally making real progress“ Tom Hayes MP Bringing Playgrounds to Parliament Published: 12 February 2025 For too long, Pokesdown Station has been inaccessible for too many people in...
National Apprenticeships Week 2025
Empowering the Next Generation National Apprenticeships Week 2025 Published: 17 February 2025 It’s no secret that local businesses are facing skills shortages, while young people have to look for opportunities in Southampton or London.
Pokesdown Station Regeneration
“After years of campaigning, we’re finally making real progress“ Tom Hayes MP Pokesdown station regeneration Published: 12 February 2025 For too long, Pokesdown Station has been inaccessible for too many people in our...
Celebrating National Storytelling Week
Nothing beats a story. And few stories beat The Very Hungry Caterpillar, which I was delighted to read to children at Tops Day Nurseries in Pokesdown as part of National Storytelling Week.
The View from Westminster
This column is called “The View from Westminster” but, if I’m being upfront with you, it’s about you, it’s about Bournemouth. It’s about home. As a new MP I’m learning all the time and it’s in my nature to be...