George Michael Edward Hollingbery

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GEORGE HOLLINGBERY
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR MEON VALLEY

George entered politics fairly late in life when he became involved in a campaign in 1997 to stop a major supermarket being opened in his home town. Since then he has been deeply involved in community politics, first as deputy leader of Winchester City Council and then as a Member of Parliament for the Meon Valley. His experience on the Communities and Local Government Select Committee, the Welfare Reform Bill and as Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) to the Home Secretary Theresa May has also been invaluable in dealing with policing, benefits, planning and other issues. He has supported the roll out of high-speed broadband, the devolution of powers to communities particularly in planning and the reform of social care. He also has a strong record in fighting for greater flood protections and supporting small businesses, which he regularly visits in the constituency. A keen fisherman, George is chairman of the All Party Group for angling.