Diary - thank you to supporters 1st February 2020 Two events today. The first was the Association's AGM at the village hall in Wool. It was well attended and our current Chairman gave an excellent round of the... Diary
Diary - getting our country back 31st January 2020 Freedom day! We leave the EU tonight at 2300 and I for one enjoyed a drink with friends in the evening. But, as I say in my column (on the website), it's time... Diary
Diary - new support service for those suffering from sexual trauma opens in Dorchester 30th January 2020 Another dreary, overcast day! First up was a visit by my old friend and work colleague from BBC Radio Solent Tris Pascoe. He wanted to interview me for a piece... Diary
Diary - lobbied by fishermen 29th January 2020 Began my birthday in the dentist's chair! UGH! Oh well, you can't win them all. The rest of the day went swimmingly, though. Into the Commons and many... Diary
Diary - Huawei gets the green light 28th January 2020 Out into the park with new running shoes. Cold and wet, I stuck to the paths. What a difference new shoes make. My problem is that the older personal items get... Diary
Diary - danger of the Chinese dragon 27th January 2020 Back to the Commons for another week. With our departure from the EU imminent at the end of this week, the mood in the House is buoyant. It's a very different... Diary
Diary - meeting a new headteacher in Swanage 24th January 2020 An early rise and to County Hall in Dorchester by 0830. My first meeting was with Martyn Underhill, Dorset's Police & Crime Commissioner, and his team. We... Diary
Diary - pushing the case for the south west 22nd January 2020 Out into the park again first thing, although not quite so cold this morning. After a busy morning, I entered the Chamber for PMQs. Corbyn decided to... Diary
Diary - a new APPG to monitor train franchisee 21st January 2020 Up early and out into the park in freezing conditions. Pavements were like ice-rinks. Into the House, routine matters and then to PCH to join a new APPG. The... Diary