Diary - Defence Secretary lobbied PM for more money for our Armed Forces Tuesday, 26 March, 2024 The final day before the Easter break. A quick annual check with the Doc before heading into the Commons for a busy morning. I had two important virtual meetings, one a surgery issue, the other about the migrant barge in Portland Port. At 1445, I was in the Grimond Room for another session of our Defence Committee. Today we took evidence from the Defence Secretary, the Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP. He... Diary
Statement - UK Finance update 15th April 2020 Dear Member of Parliament, I wanted to give you an update on the banking and finance sector’s response to the Covid-19 crisis. I know that of particular... Local News
Diary - elderly army veteran raises millions of pounds for the NHS 14th April 2020 I had two conference calls today. The first was the regular one with Dorset Council, the second with the NFU. The first was, as always, most helpful and... Diary
Weymouth Town Council - support for local residents 14th April 2020 KEEP IN TOUCH ESSENTIAL AID PROJECT Update 5th April Are you self-isolating and in need of some support? We are here to help. FOOD BASICS: If you would like an... Local News
Helpline for Sub Postmasters, by Stuart Rogers, SW Representative for the National Federation of Sub Postmasters 14th April 2020 By Stuart Rogers, South West Representative for the National Federation of Sub Postmasters (NFSP): I wanted to say "THANK YOU" for all that you, your teams and... Local News
Diary - lockdown expected to continue 13th April 2020 From Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab comes the expected news that the lock-down will probably have to continue. Mr Raab said said the UK's plan "is working" but... Diary
Diary - Happy Easter 12th April 2020 I know for some, this Easter will not be a happy one as they grieve the loss of loved ones to this virus. Sadly, we in South Dorset do not escape the tentacles... Diary
Diary - nearly 10,000 people taken by this wretched virus 11th April 2020 As the weather holds over this fabulous Easter weekend, it's hard to take in that nearly 10,000 people have died of coronavirus in the UK. And, for the second... Diary
W2W - far more caution in regard to China 10th April 2020 WITH the world tackling a pandemic that started in China, it was only a matter of time before accusations began to fly. And no one is more qualified in this... Articles
Diary - PM out of intensive care 9th April 2020 There was a general sigh of relief all round tonight at the news Boris Johnson is out of intensive care, but remains in hospital. The PM has been receiving... Diary