“Many, many congratulations to David Smith, who has made Eastleigh proud today by winning the boccia at the Rio Paralympics.
“I know he has put in tremendous work to be the best and I’m thrilled he now has his reward for all his hard work.
“The whole team has been an absolute revelation yet again and I know I’m joining the people of Eastleigh and, indeed, the whole country in saying ‘well done’ to David and the rest of Team GB.
“I will be writing to congratulate David, as well as to invite him into Parliament for a reception for Hampshire Olympians and Paralympians.”