Diary - motivating business is the key Friday, 27 May, 2022 It was sadly predictable that the Left - in the main - unleashed their normal vitriol after I questioned the wisdom of windfall taxes in the Commons yesterday. I do not normally react to this sort of rhetoric, but would like readers to note that I did not say, nor imply, that we should not look after those facing hard times. It's how we pay for it, and going after businesses every time the... Diary
W2W - a contrast between two railways 27th May 2022 AS train and tube strikes loom, compare and contrast our network to that in war-torn Ukraine, which is providing a critical lifeline, moving refugees out and... Articles
Diary - Chancellor gives away £21 billion 26th May 2022 A mixed bag today, from a £21 billion spending splurge, to handing out awards at Weymouth College. I was in the Commons early to check over my speech for the... Diary
Diary - Sue Gray report finally published 25th May 2022 It was always going to be an interesting day and so it proved. For me, it began with a run. I needed to have a clear mind! The morning flew past, made more... Diary
Speech - Sue Gray report by the Prime Minister 25th May 2022 With permission, I will make a statement, Mr Speaker. I am grateful to Sue Gray for her report today, and I want to thank her for the work that she has done. I... Speeches in Parliament
Diary - allowing our veterans from the Troubles to live out their lives in peace 24th May 2022 Another shocking example of the damage social media is doing to the young was highlighted today at the news a teenage boy was found guilty of murder after... Diary
Speech - Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill by the Northern Ireland Secretary 24th May 2022 I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. The troubles represented a terrible period in Northern Ireland’s past and in these islands as a whole... Speeches in Parliament
Parliamentary Question - Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill 24th May 2022 I commend the Government for doing all they can to deal with this sensitive issue—as we have seen today. Having served in Northern Ireland for three tours, I... Speeches in Parliament
Diary - back to the Commons 23rd May 2022 With a 2100 three-line whip on the cards, I remained in my Dorset office dealing with constituency matters until mid afternoon. I rode my motorbike to London... Diary
Diary - garden at Littlemoor Community Centre gets a makeover 21st May 2022 The sun was shining so there was no reason not to hop on the motorbike to head to Weymouth for a branch meeting of our supporters. They'd kindly invited me to... Diary
