Diary - memories of the Falklands War 28th November 2023 Out for an early morning run. The war between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas continued. A fifth round of hostages were handed over to the Red Cross... Diary
Diary - farewell to a dear family friend 27th November 2023 I could only imagine the joy that the families and friends of those kidnapped by Hamas were feeling at their safe return from their underground hell in Gaza... Diary
Diary - on the barge 24th November 2023 I had been to visit the barge in Portland Port when it first arrived, but today I went back with the Leader of Dorset Council (DC), and DC's Corporate Director... Diary
Diary - knife attack in Dublin provokes riots 23rd November 2023 In a shocking incident, a five-year-old girl and a woman in her 30s were seriously injured and three other people hurt in a knife attack in Dublin city centre... Diary
Diary - Autumn Statement 22nd November 2023 Jeremy Hunt's big day - the Autumn Statement. I was in early to secure a seat in the Chamber in my usual place. The proverbial helicopter hovered over No 10 for... Diary
Diary - day of meetings 21st November 2023 A morning run began the day. Into the Commons to find our regular Defence Committee meeting at 1000 was cancelled. Having bumped into Lord Cameron - we agree on... Diary
Diary - PM promises tax cuts in Autumn Statement 20th November 2023 Back up to the Commons for another week. Interestingly, the Prime Minister gave a speech, where, for the first time since taking the job, he mentioned actually... Diary
Diary - loss of a friend and colleague 17th November 2023 I want to pay tribute to a friend and colleague who tragically died while out running recently. Cllr Tony Ferrari represented the Ward of Littlemoor & Preston... Diary
Diary - legal muddle over Rwanda 16th November 2023 It was the day after the day before as politicians, journalists and commentators tried to get their heads around yesterday's Supreme Court decision that sending... Diary