Diary - border challenge into the EU on the cards 29th November 2023 A run and into the Commons for a meeting that was cancelled at the last moment, the person having to pull out. Plenty to get on with until 1130 when I dropped... Diary
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