Diary - helpful update on migrant barge Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 Much work to do before a virtual meeting with Liz Ferdenzi, who is my direct contact with the migrant barge in Portland Port. We have agreed to speak regularly so I can keep up with how everything is going on board. Some constituents had voiced their concern about the size of the bus which takes migrants into Weymouth and back. I inquired whether a minibus would be more suitable than a double... Diary
Diary - don't come to Dorset yet, is the message to visitors 15th May 2020 While COVID has stolen the headlines for weeks now, and understandably so, negotiations with the EU continue. I was delighted to hear the Labour leader say we... Diary
W2W - common sense must prevail 15th May 2020 THE lock-down is threatening countless lives and livelihoods. Constituents running businesses in the hospitality sector tell me they are particularly vulnerable... Articles
Update - testing sites in Dorset 15th May 2020 Sat (09-May) - Blandford - Dorchester Sunday (10 May) - Weymouth - Bridport Monday (11 May) - Weymouth - Bridport Tuesday (12 May) - Weymouth - Bridport... Local News
Letter - stabilisation measures for higher education by Michelle Donelan MP, Universities Minister 15th May 2020 The Government is clear that we do not want to see any students miss out on the opportunity to benefit from our excellent HE system as a result of COVID-19. I... Westminster News
Diary - a potential breakthrough in the fight against COVID-19 14th May 2020 There has been a positive development in the fight against coronavirus in that a test to find out whether people have been infected in the past has been... Diary
Defence Select Committee - to inquire into the Armed Forces' contribution to the pandemic 14th May 2020 The Defence Committee is today launching an inquiry into the nature of the Armed Forces’ contribution to the ongoing effort against the coronavirus pandemic... Westminster News
Statement - update on South Western Railway by Mark Hopwood 14th May 2020 I wanted to write with the latest information about South Western Railway to keep people with an interest in our business updated and informed. Throughout the... Westminster News
Diary - back to work day 13th May 2020 It's 'back-to-work' day, with the Government reiterating its message that, if you cannot do the job from home, go to work. About time, too. The Chancellor... Diary
Letter - remaining stages of Agriculture Bill by George Eustice MP, Defra Secretary 13th May 2020 Faced with the greatest threat to public health this country has faced in our lifetimes, the government has taken a series of unprecedented steps to protect the... Westminster News