Diary - infection rates right down Friday, 16 April, 2021 The focus today was on preparations for the forthcoming funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh. The Archbishop of Canterbury told the BBC that the funeral would be a "profound" chance for the Queen to say farewell to her husband of 73 years and that he expected she would "behave with the extraordinary dignity, extraordinary courage that she always does." Mr Welby said many people had seen family members... Diary
Diary - the nation mourns the loss of Prince Philip 9th April 2021 I shall remember where I heard that Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, had died for the rest of my life. I was standing outside Weymouth railway station... Diary
W2W - our lives back, please 9th April 2021 THE freedom genie is out. We’ve been told by the Prime Minister, no less, that his roadmap is irreversible and it must be. The latest data showing 2,763... Articles
Diary - violence in Northern Ireland is worrying 8th April 2021 Last night's riots in Belfast were on a scale not seen in the Province for years, the police said. During several hours of violence, police officers were... Diary
Diary - opinion divided on railings along Custom House Quay in Weymouth 7th April 2021 A virtual meeting with my parliamentary staff began the day. A lot of discuss. There are several on-going issues bubbling away, including a proposal to erect a... Diary
Diary - aspirations for heritage railway 6th April 2021 The 6th April was my parents' wedding anniversary, so a poignant day. The weather certainly left an imprint on the day, too, as the temperature veered from c... Diary
Letter - update on step 2 of covid 19 response by the Prime Minister 6th April 2021 I know that over this weekend millions of people have been able to see loved ones for the first time in months. I thank everyone for their patience as it is... Westminster News
Speech - step 2 of the roadmap out of lockdown by the Prime Minister 5th April 2021 Good afternoon, I hope you’re all continuing to enjoy the Easter break, and I know that over this weekend millions of people have been able to see loved ones... Speeches
W2W - the irresponsible drive to smash the Union continues 2nd April 2021 I AM a unionist, through and through. Our country, the United Kingdom, has thrived for 300 years and it grieves me to see nationalist politicians in Scotland... Articles
Diary - to ban, or not to ban, disposable barbecues 1st April 2021 Disposable barbecues were the topic of debate at an interesting virtual meeting convened by John Sellgren, a senior officlal at Dorset Council. There were many... Diary