Liberal Democrat MP for North East Hampshire. Constituents who need assistance, please email alex.brewer.mp@parliament.uk Sign up to receive my newsletter here: alexbrewer.uk/newsletter Promoted by local Lib Dems at 161 Fleet Road, Fleet, GU51 3PDhttps://bsky.app/profile/alexkbrewer.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/alexkbrewer.bsky.social/post/3mvq2l6kwgl25Chalk streams Huge thanks to the extremely knowledgeable team at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust who showed me round the beautiful Greywell Fen, one of the rarest and most precious natural habitats on in the UK. Through this area runs the River Whitewater, a local chalk stream river17 Sep 2026 16:18 +0000at://did:plc:cy3jzmycrb4gdls74comi4rf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvq2l6kwgl25https://bsky.app/profile/alexkbrewer.bsky.social/post/3mvkwasfepw2lGet this petition to number 10 🚑We have had so many signatures for our petition, but we need a few more. Once we have enough, I'll be taking it straight to No.10 to put further pressure on the Prime Minister to move Basingstoke Hospital up the waiting list.15 Sep 2026 15:17 +0000at://did:plc:cy3jzmycrb4gdls74comi4rf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvkwasfepw2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/alexkbrewer.bsky.social/post/3mviedf5y6t2jPositive male role models Last Thursday, I spoke for the Liberal Democrats in the Westminster Hall debate on positive male role models. Boys need men in their lives they can look up to: fathers, grandfathers, teachers, coaches, youth workers.14 Sep 2026 14:51 +0000at://did:plc:cy3jzmycrb4gdls74comi4rf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mviedf5y6t2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/alexkbrewer.bsky.social/post/3mvdgfk7vss2lThis week, I met the MD of South Western Railway to put your concerns to him. We discussed: 🚆 Overcrowding on peak trains 🚆 Timetable changes 🚆 Signal failures, and the investment needed to fix them 🚆 Reliability of services at Fleet, Bramley, Winchfield & Hook 🚆 Accessibility and level crossings12 Sep 2026 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:cy3jzmycrb4gdls74comi4rf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvdgfk7vss2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/alexkbrewer.bsky.social/post/3mvarbpxber2yToday, Parliament sat again for the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Private Member's Bill. The Bill remains unchanged from last year and I again voted in favour. This is a decision that is of the highest significance and I feel very much the weight of responsibility of this vote.11 Sep 2026 14:22 +0000at://did:plc:cy3jzmycrb4gdls74comi4rf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvarbpxber2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/alexkbrewer.bsky.social/post/3mva7b4t5zk2lNorth East Hampshire Fire Services Crews from across Hart, Rushmoor and Basingstoke and Deane have tackled fire after fire in extreme heat, protecting the heathland and woodland that makes our constituency so special. Our natural environment is irreplaceable and right now, dangerously vulnerable.11 Sep 2026 08:59 +0000at://did:plc:cy3jzmycrb4gdls74comi4rf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mva7b4t5zk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/alexkbrewer.bsky.social/post/3mv5wg6jp2u2eLabour's terrible planning changes I have heard from and spoken to thousands of you about your concerns over planning. You are right to be worried - I am too.10 Sep 2026 11:16 +0000at://did:plc:cy3jzmycrb4gdls74comi4rf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv5wg6jp2u2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/alexkbrewer.bsky.social/post/3muzbikmbjk2p☀️ An afternoon at Silchester Country Fayre ☀️ Such a joy to chat with so many wonderful people on Saturday, and a huge thank you to everyone who took the time to stop and talk with me. We were so lucky to have a gorgeous sunny day.08 Sep 2026 14:51 +0000at://did:plc:cy3jzmycrb4gdls74comi4rf/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzbikmbjk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/alexkbrewer.bsky.social/post/3muwzgmw2hw2y🏛️ Local Government Reorganisation Update Today the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government issued a statement in the House of Commons on local government reorganisation.07 Sep 2026 17:21 +0000at://did:plc:cy3jzmycrb4gdls74comi4rf/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwzgmw2hw2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/alexkbrewer.bsky.social/post/3muww2tvbqj25🏙️Fleet High Street 👏 Today I had the opportunity to question the Minister on the floor of the House of Commons about how we're supporting our high streets, both to grow and to stay safe from criminality. 🔒07 Sep 2026 16:21 +0000at://did:plc:cy3jzmycrb4gdls74comi4rf/app.bsky.feed.post/3muww2tvbqj25https://bsky.app/profile/alexkbrewer.bsky.social/post/3mutgbaww5t2z📍A busy first week back in Parliament after the summer recess. 🤝Started the week in the community at the Odiham Food Fayre. 🏥 Tabled an amendment to the Health Bill calling on the Government to bring forward the rebuild of Basingstoke Hospital.06 Sep 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:cy3jzmycrb4gdls74comi4rf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mutgbaww5t2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/alexkbrewer.bsky.social/post/3muqvrtci7v2pProud to celebrate local businesses in Parliament. 💼Our hairdressers, garages, care homes, pubs, garden centres and beauty salons are the backbone of our community. They create jobs, support local families and keep our high streets thriving, and they deserve a Government that backs them.05 Sep 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:cy3jzmycrb4gdls74comi4rf/app.bsky.feed.post/3muqvrtci7v2phttps://bsky.app/profile/alexkbrewer.bsky.social/post/3muphrz3pjc24Babies Bill 👶 It was my work in the charity sector that ignited a political spark and motivated me to stand for Parliament. I saw first hand the impact that underinvestment in public services has on children and families when they need it most.04 Sep 2026 17:17 +0000at://did:plc:cy3jzmycrb4gdls74comi4rf/app.bsky.feed.post/3muphrz3pjc24https://bsky.app/profile/alexkbrewer.bsky.social/post/3mukcrzm47k2kBringing local businesses together to challenge the Minister 💼 🛍️Across our area, pubs are facing closure, care homes are shedding staff, and shops, garages and salons are struggling to survive.02 Sep 2026 16:04 +0000at://did:plc:cy3jzmycrb4gdls74comi4rf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukcrzm47k2khttps://bsky.app/profile/alexkbrewer.bsky.social/post/3mujwkn7awt2iBasingstoke Hospital cannot wait until 2046. The Conservatives promised to rebuild Basingstoke hospital by 2030, but doors are now unlikely to open until 2046.02 Sep 2026 12:25 +0000at://did:plc:cy3jzmycrb4gdls74comi4rf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mujwkn7awt2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/alexkbrewer.bsky.social/post/3muhvk64k6s2gOdiham Food Fayre ☀️ 🤝 With the summer holidays nearly over, it was fantastic to see so many people out supporting local businesses and celebrating the best of our community's food this Bank Holiday weekend.01 Sep 2026 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:cy3jzmycrb4gdls74comi4rf/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhvk64k6s2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/alexkbrewer.bsky.social/post/3mu7cjiyvrk2iDefence Day 🎖️ I feel very proud to have such strong defence and security expertise right here on our doorstep. It was great to be joined by James MacCleary MP, the Liberal Democrat defence spokesperson, this week to celebrate the local contributions to our nations' security. 📍RAF Odiham29 Aug 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:cy3jzmycrb4gdls74comi4rf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu7cjiyvrk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/alexkbrewer.bsky.social/post/3mu3ghof2mn2aThe flash floods that have hit the Nepal-Tibet border region this week are devastating. My deepest sympathies go out to all those affected, and to the families still searching for missing loved ones.27 Aug 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:cy3jzmycrb4gdls74comi4rf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3ghof2mn2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/alexkbrewer.bsky.social/post/3mu367e27l22oCoffee mornings ☕️ Every summer I visit villages and towns across North East Hampshire. This summer, alongside numerous planning meetings, I have had coffee and a chat with residents in Herriard and Southrope, Ewshot, and Odiham.27 Aug 2026 15:32 +0000at://did:plc:cy3jzmycrb4gdls74comi4rf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu367e27l22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/alexkbrewer.bsky.social/post/3mty62o5nyo2jPlanning roadshow 🏘️ 📝 I always appreciate hearing directly from you about the issues that matter most, and local planning is something that comes up again and again. 📍 Over the last six months, I've been meeting residents, councillors and local groups across the Hart area to discuss this issue.26 Aug 2026 10:51 +0000at://did:plc:cy3jzmycrb4gdls74comi4rf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mty62o5nyo2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/alexkbrewer.bsky.social/post/3mtnpbpk3p62iIt was a pleasure to meet clergy from across the area in Hartley Wintney this week, to discuss the issues currently affecting residents and how local groups and churches can work collaboratively to bring practical support to our community. We had a really valuable conversation, covering:22 Aug 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:cy3jzmycrb4gdls74comi4rf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtnpbpk3p62ihttps://bsky.app/profile/alexkbrewer.bsky.social/post/3mtioe7xs542jCongratulations to everyone who received their GCSE and vocational qualification results today! These exams take discipline, perseverance and dedication. I'm so proud of every young person in the area who showed the grit to see them through.20 Aug 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:cy3jzmycrb4gdls74comi4rf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtioe7xs542jhttps://bsky.app/profile/alexkbrewer.bsky.social/post/3mtekqblmrx2lGreat to join the residents and staff at Freeland Croft for afternoon tea. 🫖 🤝I had a wonderful time sitting down with residents and their families over a cup of tea yesterday, hearing first-hand about their experiences and learning about the care they receive.18 Aug 2026 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:cy3jzmycrb4gdls74comi4rf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtekqblmrx2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/alexkbrewer.bsky.social/post/3mtecbdh3yb2jLast year, I had the pleasure of Hartland Men's Shed visiting to open their community garden. Returning yesterday to open their new shed, it was wonderful to see just how much this group continues to be a real pillar of the community.🔨18 Aug 2026 13:13 +0000at://did:plc:cy3jzmycrb4gdls74comi4rf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtecbdh3yb2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/alexkbrewer.bsky.social/post/3mtc3eql63i2aLet's be clear on planning. 🏠The previous Conservative Government failed to build homes, invest in infrastructure and plan sustainably for the future. Locally, the Conservatives failed to bring in a local plan in either Hart or Basingstoke councils.17 Aug 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:cy3jzmycrb4gdls74comi4rf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtc3eql63i2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/alexkbrewer.bsky.social/post/3mt43z2lid42oLast month I raised the issue of water infrastructure directly with the Minister. 🚱 South East Water has failed to deliver the infrastructure needed to replace abstraction at Greywell Fen, and has acknowledged it will miss its 2030 target.15 Aug 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:cy3jzmycrb4gdls74comi4rf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt43z2lid42ohttps://bsky.app/profile/alexkbrewer.bsky.social/post/3msx33gtv7z2l✏️ Results day 📝 Huge congratulations to everyone collecting results today. I know how tough these exams can be, and whatever you're holding in your hands right now, you should feel proud of the work you've put in to get here.13 Aug 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:cy3jzmycrb4gdls74comi4rf/app.bsky.feed.post/3msx33gtv7z2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/alexkbrewer.bsky.social/post/3mssbcjm2xv2i✍️ Sign my petition to fix the business rates system. Our business rates system is broken. Small, medium and independent businesses are being crushed by soaring energy bills, higher National Insurance contributions, and steep business rates increases.11 Aug 2026 09:08 +0000at://did:plc:cy3jzmycrb4gdls74comi4rf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mssbcjm2xv2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/alexkbrewer.bsky.social/post/3msmz7ndcoq2nThere's so much I do as your MP that just doesn't fit into a social media post, that's why I write a newsletter, to give you a fuller picture. I want to keep things open and honest, so you never have to wonder what your MP is up to.09 Aug 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:cy3jzmycrb4gdls74comi4rf/app.bsky.feed.post/3msmz7ndcoq2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/alexkbrewer.bsky.social/post/3ms6ercjozo2vHuge thanks to firefighter crews in Hampshire for tackling the fires in Blackwater, Camberley and across the South this summer. The extreme heat has put immense pressure on our environment and public services, and I'm grateful to everyone who has stepped up to support our community.03 Aug 2026 11:17 +0000at://did:plc:cy3jzmycrb4gdls74comi4rf/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms6ercjozo2v