Diary - Budget leaks 5th March 2024 An early morning run in the park cleared the cobwebs. Then into the House for a busy morning on constituency business. Dorset Council wanted some support... Diary
Diary - food production a top priority 4th March 2024 Into the Commons for another week. Today the postponed debate on farming took place and I took my seat at about 1600. Another war in Europe has put food... Diary
Speech - food security is a top priority 4th March 2024 It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Westmorland and Lonsdale (Tim Farron). I do not often agree with him, but on farming I am pretty much on board... Speeches in Parliament
Speech - Text of PM's address on extremism 1st March 2024 In recent weeks and months, we have seen a shocking increase in extremist disruption and criminality. What started as protests on our streets, has descended... Speeches
W2W - Ukraine must win 1st March 2024 RUSSIA’S unlimited military resources are systematically bludgeoning Ukraine into submission. The tactics are reminiscent of the way the Germans were driven... Local News
Diary - PM comes out fighting 28th February 2024 A busy morning and into PMQs at 1145. The PM did well and, despite Starmer's efforts to strike a blow, they were easily deflected and instead he received a... Diary
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