Diary - victory for army wives 27th February 2024 I was feeling a little pleased with recent events as I headed into the park for my morning run. I'd heard last night that our efforts to get the MOD to review... Diary
Diary - row breaks out over allocation of military accommodation 26th February 2024 I had been due to head to the Commons, but a number of factors, including the fact we were on a one-line, led me to remain in Dorset, heading to London in the... Diary
PR: Support hospitality and tourism, Drax tells Chancellor 23rd February 2024 Richard Drax, MP for South Dorset, has backed calls for more government support for hospitality and tourism. In a letter to the Chancellor, Drax has joined... Local News
PR: 'Best of British' Sainsbury's campaign backed by Richard Drax successful 23rd February 2024 Sainsbury’s become biggest supermarket to implement a ‘Buy British’ section for online shoppers in third big success for a campaign supported by Richard Drax MP... Local News
Diary - democracy under threat 23rd February 2024 My column (on the website) today follows the chaotic scenes in the Commons on Wednesday night. It concerns the future of our democracy and this rise in... Diary
W2W - democracy under attack 23rd February 2024 MAKE no mistake, our democracy is in danger. Protesters are becoming activists, who increasingly use intimidation to enforce their view. What next, I wonder? On... Articles
Diary - fall out from last night's scenes in the Commons 22nd February 2024 The weather today rather reflected the political mood following last night's chaotic scenes in the Commons. The Prime Minister said Sir Lindsay Hoyle's decision... Diary
Diary - Commons descends into chaos 21st February 2024 Oh dear! Not the most dignified days in the Commons. The day ended in chaos, but more of that later. An early morning run and then a savage haircut - a hangover... Diary
Written Statement - nuclear deterrent by the Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP, Defence Secretary 21st February 2024 I am today informing the House of HMS Vanguard’s recent Demonstration and Shakedown Operation. A Demonstration and Shakedown Operation is a routine operation... Westminster News