We're bringing new dental school places to areas most in need of NHS dentists.
From 2027, an extra 50 dentists will be trained a year, with 25 places each at:
🎓 @uniofeastanglia
🎓 @portsmouthuni
It's the first sustained expansion of dental school places since 2007.
https://t.co/5yGEDtLEI6
This Pride, I'm taking time to celebrate how far we've come while recognising the work we still have to do.
I am proud that Labour has always stood up for LGBT+ rights, and this Labour government is no different:
🌈 Delivering a trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices
🌈 Equalising hate crime law
🌈 Target to end all new HIV transmissions
🌈 Righting the wrongs endured by LGBT+ veterans
This government is rebuilding NHS dentistry.
This will take time, but today marks an important step towards getting local dentistry back on its feet and helping to end the dental desert that Portsmouth became👇🏻
It is with deep sadness that we can confirm three members of the Royal Navy have died during a helicopter training exercise on Wednesday 3 June near Sourton, Devon.
Henry Nowak’s family have lost their son and brother in the most appalling circumstances.
Nigel Farage is exploiting this tragedy to create grievance and division.
It’s completely unforgivable.
Henry Nowak was kind, thoughtful and much-loved. My sincere condolences to his family and loved ones, who have been left devastated after his life was stolen from him.
The Government is supporting the IOPC to investigate the appalling circumstances in which Henry lost his life.
However, regardless of the pain felt, there is no justification for violence and disorder. Last night’s attacks directed towards police officers in Southampton were disgraceful and completely unacceptable
#PMQs
🦷 Too many people have struggled for too long to get the NHS dental care they need.
That's why we're bringing new dental schools to communities that need them most.
@SKinnock visited @portsmouthuni which will start training dentists next year.
Great to bring the Health Minister @SKinnock to visit the University of Portsmouth’s Dental School as he announces more action by Government to rebuild NHS dentistry 🦷
Today’s news that the Government has allocated the University of Portsmouth half of the national additional training places for dentists - the first sustained expansion of dental school places in nearly two decades - is fantastic news for Portsmouth and for our city’s dental patients👇🏻
https://t.co/ij721pm4oH
Henry Nowak was kind, thoughtful and much-loved. His life was stolen from him, leaving his family and loved ones devastated.
The bodycam footage is harrowing. It’s absolutely right that the IOPC is looking at this. There are serious questions for the police to answer.
A century of champions: Portsmouth Northsea Swimming Club prepares to mark 100 years and invites its lost family home to celebrate https://t.co/SDsCNlYY4L
I am proud to have secured a £20 million investment into Landport through the government’s Pride in Place programme.
Want to be involved? We are looking for local people, community representatives and small businesses to join the neighbourhood board.
Find out more here👇🏻
https://t.co/KERjA7kMSo
Great British Railways 🇬🇧 is full steam ahead with more services in Portsmouth in public ownership and an exciting new look rolling out across the country.
Good to see the new livery on the trains in action at London Waterloo today👇🏻
Years of underfunding from successive Tory governments left families languishing in temporary accommodation, and children with no security.
Labour won’t let that continue to happen.
https://t.co/03HfMcZlCc
🚨PASSENGER ANNOUNCEMENT🚨
More and more rail services in Portsmouth are now under public ownership.
Through Great British Railways track and train services are coming together to improve passenger experience.
Proud of the work I did when Labour was in opposition to plan for this. It was great to see the new look trains at Waterloo today as this plan becomes a reality! 🚆
The new Phoenix installation at @GunwharfQuays is a striking symbol of the strength and potential of care-experienced young people.
Congratulations to FairWays for this and for all the work they do to support children get the best start in life.
Fair Ways children's charity in Portsmouth unveils Phoenix sculpture in Gunwharf to raise awareness of young people in the care system across the Portsmouth https://t.co/nilakUEwcO
Here’s my roundup for 2026 so far. With the help of my small team, l've:
💼 Closed over 6,100 cases helping hundreds of local people
📨 Acted on over 9,000 enquiries from
constituents
📊 Taken forward enquiries on a range of issues with housing the top concern
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a game changer for those in Portsmouth who want to better their prospects through education, for those who have felt they’ve missed the opportunity to pursue the jobs and skills they have wanted and needed because they have felt they’ve missed the boat or just didn’t have time.
Labour is backing working people across our city, giving them the chance to seize opportunities, unlock new skills and drive growth👇🏻
https://t.co/YaFMWuf3ue