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Paul Holmes
Conservative and Unionist PartyPaul Holmes is the Conservative MP for Hamble Valley, and has been an MP continually since 12 December 2019. He currently undertakes the roles of Opposition Whip (Commons), and Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government).
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Sign up freeCoverage of Hamble Valley has been mixed for Paul across 40 recent articles.
Positive coverage
“Calls for election campaigning in foreign languages to be BANNED amid 'worrying' rise of sectarianism” — GB News
“Community heroes praised at annual police and crime commissioner awards” — Basingstoke Gazette
Critical coverage
“Labour minister fires back at Kemi Badenoch after Tories call for ban on foreign languages used in campaign literature” — GB News
Won by Con in its first election in 2024 by 8.9%. Covers Locks Heath, Hedge End and Whiteley. Population 101,061. Recorded crime is 39% below the national average.
Police calling for people to attend Special Constable recruitment event
Basingstoke Gazette · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£32,700
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£42,700
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
5,715
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
36
27 primary, 4 secondary, 5 other
Total Income Tax▼
£433m
from 58,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£3,650
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£7,400
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
Attainment 8▼
49.8
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
72.7%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
2 large towns, 5 towns, 3 villages, rural areas — 103,672 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
12 councillors across 9 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue | Conservative and Unionist Party | Roger Nicholas Bird | May 2024 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Tina Lesley Ellis | May 2024 | |
| Botley | Liberal Democrats | David Geoffrey lan Kinloch | May 2024 |
| Bursledon Hound North | Liberal Democrats | Steve Holes | May 2024 |
| Hamble Netley | Liberal Democrats | Malcolm Robert Cross | May 2024 |
| Hedge End North | Liberal Democrats | Derek Roy Pretty | May 2024 |
| Hedge End South | Liberal Democrats | Keith House | May 2024 |
| Hook With Warsash | Conservative and Unionist Party | Frair Louise Burgess | May 2024 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Mike Ford | May 2024 | |
| Sarisbury Whiteley | Conservative and Unionist Party | David George Foot | May 2024 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Joanne Burton | May 2024 | |
| Whiteley Shedfield | Liberal Democrats | Vivian Achwal | May 2024 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GE | Con | 19,671 | 36.4% |
| LD | 14,869 | 27.5% | |
| Lab | 8,753 | 16.2% | |
| Ref | 8,216 | 15.2% | |
| Green | 2,310 | 4.3% | |
| Ind | 185 | 0.3% |
Paul Holmes appeared in 1 national article across 2 topics (10 Apr 2026 – 10 Apr 2026)
Positive (+0.35)Ranked #120 of 286 MPs mentioned in national coverage
Holmes gains political advantage by positioning the Conservatives as defenders of democracy and framing the U-turn as a Conservative victory, though his party did not force the change.
16 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is hosting a Special Constable recruitment event in Netley, Southampton on April 11, inviting Hampshire residents to learn about volunteer policing roles. The event aims to boost community engagement and support local policing efforts.
A construction team from Barratt David Wilson Homes' Southampton Division raised £5,000 for a homeless veterans charity by participating in The Great Tommy Sleep Out at Sunnydale Campsite in Netley. The event highlighted the struggles faced by homeless veterans and was supported by Barratt Redrow as headline sponsor.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is recruiting for Special Constabulary volunteer positions, with a recruitment event scheduled for April 11 at the Police Training HQ on Hamble Lane in Netley. The initiative aims to encourage community members to serve as volunteer police officers and develop new skills.
A new JD Wetherspoon pub called The Round Coppice has opened at Whiteley Shopping Centre in Hampshire, with a £1.3m investment converting a former restaurant. The venue features a bar, beer garden, and aims to enhance the local social and dining scene.
A broken down vehicle on the A3024 Bert Betts Way is causing traffic disruption affecting the M27 junction 8 near Hamble. The incident is creating slow traffic conditions in the area during what appears to be a real-time traffic incident.
The Great Big Bug Show, a family entertainment event combining poetry, music and raps about insects, will be performed at Berry Theatre in Hedge End on May 26. The 50-minute show targets children aged 4-11 and aims to inspire creativity and scientific curiosity through interactive storytelling.
A new family-friendly restaurant called Amparo Lounge is opening at Whiteley Shopping Centre this summer as part of the Loungers group. The venue will serve food and drinks throughout the day and aims to become part of the local community.
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Residents of Snowdrop Place in Hedge End raised £500 for Mountbatten Hampshire hospice through a charity quiz night, with plans for a second event. The donation supports the hospice's provision of end-of-life care across the region.
A traffic obstruction at junction 9 of the M27 motorway has caused all lanes to stop, with severe delays of 27 minutes reported on the westbound route between junctions 10 and 9. The incident affects the Segensworth link road near Wickham, impacting traffic flow in the Hamble Valley area.
A mother from Bishop's Waltham has launched The Nurture Space, offering baby massage and yoga classes after identifying a gap in local parent support services. The initiative addresses a lack of accessible groups for new parents in the area.
A man has been found guilty of attempting to murder his ex-girlfriend in a frenzied stabbing attack at an office in Whiteley, Hampshire. The victim sustained 17 stab wounds but survived the assault, and the attacker will be sentenced on 5 June.
Hampshire's Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones held her fifth annual awards ceremony at Southampton to recognize exceptional contributions from police, staff, volunteers, and community groups. The event, attended by over 350 guests including MP Paul Holmes, celebrated those going above and beyond to protect and support communities.
A man has been convicted of attempted murder following a violent knife attack on his ex-partner in Whiteley, stabbing her 17 times with a kitchen knife. The attack occurred in April 2025 at a workplace in the area, and the perpetrator will be sentenced in June.
Tory MP Paul Holmes has proposed an amendment to ban foreign languages in election campaign literature, citing concerns about sectarianism and transparency. Labour minister Steve Reed has defended parties' right to campaign in multiple languages to communicate with all British voters.
A man accused of attempted murder in Whiteley is on trial at Winchester Crown Court for stabbing his ex-girlfriend multiple times in April last year. The defendant admits wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm but denies attempted murder, claiming he intended only to scare her.
A traffic collision involving two cars at the junction of Maunsell Way and Watkin Road in Hedge End partially blocked the road during evening rush hour, causing delays. Police confirmed that minor injuries were sustained and the road has since reopened.
Shadow Local Government Minister Paul Holmes has tabled an amendment to the Representation of the People Bill calling for a ban on election campaign materials in foreign languages, citing concerns about sectarianism and division. The article contextualizes this within a recent by-election result where Conservative performance was notably poor.
Hampshire Constabulary has issued a warning following a series of vehicle break-ins in the Locks Heath area over the weekend. Police are investigating the incidents and urging residents to remove valuables from cars and report any suspicious activity.
JD Wetherspoon is opening a new pub called The Round Coppice in Whiteley Shopping Centre on April 7, following a £1.3 million investment that will create 35 new jobs. The venue replaces the former Jurassic Grill and will offer food service and a beer garden.
A charity dog walk in Whiteley raised £275 for German Shepherd Rescue South, featuring rescued dogs and their owners on a scenic route through local woodlands. The event promoted awareness of the rescue's work and plans for future social walks are underway.
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