Economy Archives - Stephen Morgan MP

Community Economy National News and views Parliament Portsmouth

Stop Dodgy Shops – campaign update

Last month, I launched my “Stop Dodgy Shops” campaign in response to growing local concerns about cash-intensive businesses, like vape and…

Jacob29 April 2026

Community Economy National News and views Parliament Portsmouth

City MP welcomes Government action to tackle shop theft and protect hard working retail staff

Stephen Morgan MP has welcomed the Government “calling time on the free for all” on shop theft, as the Prime Minister sets out tougher…

Jacob28 April 2026

Economy Education Jobs News and views Parliament Portsmouth

Help with the cost of living from April 2026

April marks the beginning of a new financial year, and with that a raft of…

Jacob31 March 2026

Campaigns Community Economy National News and views Portsmouth

City MPs celebrate major progress for Portsmouth’s bid for City of Culture 2029

City MPs Stephen Morgan and Amanda Martin have welcomed the announcement of major progress for…

Jacob20 March 2026

Armed Forces Economy Foreign Affairs National News and views Parliament Portsmouth

Economic impacts of Middle East conflict – An Update

This Government’s first priority in response to intense escalation in the region surrounding Iran over recent weeks has been to protect British nationals, British interests and British partners. …

Jacob17 March 2026

Economy Jobs National News and views Portsmouth Young People

Major employment drive will help unlock new jobs and apprenticeships for Portsmouth’s next generation

Major employment drive - backed by large and small businesses and celebrity chef Tom Kerridge –…

Jacob17 March 2026

Campaigns Community Economy News and views Portsmouth

City MP keeps pressure up on Knight & Lee site

Stephen Morgan MP has renewed his commitment to taking action on the much-cherished former store…

Jacob5 March 2026

Economy National News and views Parliament Portsmouth

City MP responds: A Spring Statement continuing Labour’s commitment to invest, rebuild and renew

Responding to today’s Spring Statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Member of Parliament for…

Jacob3 March 2026

Economy News and views Parliament Portsmouth

Government announces support package that backs Portsmouth Pubs

Government backs British pubs with a major package of support on business rates and licensing…

Jacob27 January 2026

Economy News and views Parliament Portsmouth

Business Rates Changes – An Update

Some local people have recently contacted me to share their concerns regarding recent changes to…

Jacob6 December 2025

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