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 - support for charities 8th April 2020 There is no doubt that charities are taking a hit during this lock-down. The many charities in S Dorset do an outstanding job, saving the public sector millions... Diary
Diary - lockdown continues but some signs of hope 7th April 2020 As the weather continues to improve and spring takes hold, the situation we all face becomes more and more surreal. Some are saying it's akin to a disaster... Diary
Diary - PM in intensive care 6th April 2020 The start of another week in lock-down, a state of affairs that will be reviewed next week. How long the country can remain in this situation is a question that... Diary
Diary - a shortage in dental care 3rd April 2020 With warm weather and the weekend approaching, the Prime Minister, Health Secretary and Britain’s Chief Nurse called for the public to remain indoors. The death... Diary
W2W - unity of purpose will see us through this pandemic 3rd April 2020 How on earth do you enforce a lock-down? This has never happened before and understandably many citizens are finding it hard to comprehend, let alone enact... Articles
Statement - Treasury support for businesses 3rd April 2020 £90 million of business interruption loans approved for nearly 1,000 firms and £1.9 billion corporate finance provided to firms hit by COVID-19 current loan... Westminster News
Diary - more testing is promised 2nd April 2020 An on-line session with the Defence Select Committee (DSC) and two conference calls with local organisations dominated a day where demands for more testing... Diary
Funding - support for voluntary & community organisations in Dorset 2nd April 2020 Dorset Coronavirus Community Fund Funding is now available for to help support local voluntary and community organisations that are helping vulnerable people... Local News