W2W - Fake news 24th February 2017 IF ‘post-truth’ was the Oxford Dictionary’s word of the year for 2016, ‘fake news’ must be a qualifier for 2017. While post-truth means real facts have less... Articles
Diary - preparing for our fourth Apprenticeship Fair 23rd February 2017 Two by-elections dominated the news today, one in Copeland, the other in Stoke-on-Trent. We are hoping to win both, which would be remarkable as they are safe... Diary
Diary - better police funding 22nd February 2017 Police funding was the centre of my attention today. But before I got to my feet to deliver my speech, I dealt with routine matters in the morning until I... Diary
Speech - police grant 22nd February 2017 Before I start—and I shall not speak for long—it would be negligent of me not to thank the chief constable of Dorset, Debbie Simpson, and our police and crime... Speeches
PR - Richard Drax calls for new, fairer funding settlement for Police 22nd February 2017 Richard Drax, MP for South Dorset, today called for a new, fairer funding settlement, based upon population rather than crime statistics, for Dorset Police... Local News
Diary - routine day 21st February 2017 A busy day dealing with constituency matters and preparing for a speech on police funding tomorrow. Diary
Diary - school funding formula 20th February 2017 Back to the House early afternoon after a busy Monday morning. First up was a presentation by Margaret Judd, from Dorset County Council, who leads for the F40... Diary
W2W - a more discerning approach to overseas aid 17th February 2017 THE mark of a civilized nation is the help it gives to those facing starvation, war and displacement. Have no doubt that I believe we should contribute a... Articles
Diary - update on proposed healthcare provision for the county 10th February 2017 A busy morning on constituency matters and then out to East Dorset Golf Club to meet the new police Inspector at Wareham. Sadly, there was no time for a round... Diary